Story Behind The Song
This was orignally recorded by Jabberwocky. I was grabbing inspiration from several artists including Oingo Boingo, Peter Gabriel, John Lennon, and Yes.
Song Description
Sister Moonlight is about believing we must have something bigger to believe in. Alone we are small. And yet, knowing we are small keeps us from feeling so alone. Sister Moonlight is like our guardian angel lighting the way.
Song Length |
4:30 |
Genre |
Rock - Hard Rock, Rock - General |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Anxious, Welcoming |
Subject |
Imagination, Spirituality |
Similar Artists |
Crowded House, The Wallflowers |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
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Lyrics
SISTER MOONLIGHT
words and music by James Nelson 010598
WINTER SUN CAN BURN SO BRIGHT
BUT IT DOESN'T HIDE THE BEAUTY IN YOUR EYES
SOMETIMES ALONE, IN MY DARKEST NIGHT
I DREAM OF YOU AS I TAKE FLIGHT
WITH THE FALL, I SLIP INTO SOLITUDE
SOMETIMES I FAIL TO SEE MY OWN GOOD
YOUR SHINING LIGHT THAT YOU BRING
IT GUIDES ME ALL THE WAY TO SPRING
AND I CAN FLY SO HIGH
YES I CAN FLY SO HIGH
SISTER MOONLIGHT HAVE YOU COME FOR ME?
LIGHT MY NIGHT, NOW I CAN SEE
SISTER MOONLIGHT HAVE YOU COME FOR ME?
SHINE MY WAY, SHINE ON MY WAY
SUMMER STORM CAN DO NO HARM
BUT IT SOMETIMES BRINGS NO WARM
IN THE DARKEST HOUR OF MY DOOM
I FEEL YOUR ARMS AROUND MY ROOM
AND I CAN FLY SO HIGH
YES I CAN FLY SO HIGH
SISTER MOONLIGHT HAVE YOU COME FOR ME?
LIGHT MY NIGHT, NOW I CAN SEE
SISTER MOONLIGHT HAVE YOU COME FOR ME?
SHINE MY WAY, SHINE ON MY WAY
I CAN FEEL NO PAIN
TONIGHT I FEEL NO PAIN
I CAN FEEL NO ANGER
TO YOU MY FELLOW MAN
IT'S MY OWN DECISION
TO THIS YOU MUST ABIDE
I CAN FEEL NO PAIN, NO PAIN INSIDE