Story Behind the Song
While painting until the early morning i July 2002, I was moved by a brilliant moon that was visible in my large picture window in my studio. The face on the man in the moon was more evident and it seemed to be smiling. It was the inspiration for "Man in the moon". It jump started my continuation of my resolution of being a creative voice for peace. I took a break from my peace songs as I really felt the world's pain, heightened by my focus, awareness and sensitivity to the havoc and loss of lives that war has brought in 2002. Iraq situation has me burning the candle at both ends writing full speed ahead.
Lyrics
If only I could be the Man in the Moon,
Man in the Moon, Man in the Moon,
I’d move the ocean tides at will,
Then move the will of man,
Move them toward for peace across this land,
send a moon beamed message to the world below
Take it slow, Let Peace grow.
The world’s a fragile garden when viewed from the moon
flower children needs peace and love,
Love and peace to bloom
Far too many were cut down, far too soon.
If only I could be the Man in the Moon,
Man in the Moon, Man in the Moon,
I would weave a moonbeam message
Of dreams of love and peace, Dreams of love
Love and Peace
If God is love and love brings peace, let the killing cease
let the killing cease
The Devil brings us lies and hate, Hatred brings us war
Killing brings more killing, vengence 7score
If only I could be the Man in the Moon,
Man in the Moon, Man in the Moon,
Man in the Moon,
Say good bye to doom and gloom, say hello Mr. Moon
Man in the Moon. Man in the Moom, Man in the Moon
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