Hypnotize the Moon
Clay Walker
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She knew she caught my eye And that was all it took Ain't it strange how forever changed With just one look The magic filled the night She touched my soul like no one else Yes, the way that woman made me feel Left me talking to my self Oh, Oh You better run for cover You better hide your heart 'Cause once you start to love her You know you'll never stop She shines like a diamond When she walks into a room She can charm the stars Hypnotize the moon Once i held her close I knew just where i stood No, you never get a second chance To ever feel so good Then and there I knew These words were etched in stone If you can't feel the power of The greatest love you've known You better run for cover You better hide your heart 'Cause once you start to love her You know you'll never stop She shines like a diamond When she walks into a room She can charm the stars Hypnotize the moon
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Written by: ERIC KAZ, STEVE DORFF
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, ZENA MUSIC
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Hypnotize the Moon" is a song by Clay Walker, a highly accomplished American country music artist. Walker debuted in 1993 with the single "What's It to You", which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart, as did its follow-up, 1994's "Live Until I Die".
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Album InformationThe song "Hypnotize the Moon" is the title track from Walker’s third studio album, which was released on October 17, 1995. The album achieved platinum certification in the United States for shipments of one million copies.
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Song Performance"Hypnotize the Moon" was released as the first single from the album and it peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Country chart in 1995. The song was also a number-one hit on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada, making it Walker's second single to top that chart.
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SongwritersThe song was written by veteran songwriters Steve Dorff and Eric Kaz. Dorff has written hit songs for several other famous artists such as Kenny Rogers, while Kaz is an accomplished songwriter and musician who has had songs recorded by artists like Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt.
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Genre Classification"Hypnotize the Moon" can be categorized under the genre of country and western music. It features the typical elements associated with this genre including use of acoustic instruments, a strong narrative element in the lyrics, and a general tone of romance and melancholy.
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Song ThemeThe song tells a romantic story of a man who falls deeply in love with a woman. The title "Hypnotize the Moon" suggests how overwhelming and powerful this love is, as if it could even make the moon fall under its spell.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hypnotize the Moon" was directed by Bill Young. The video features Clay Walker performing the song at a picturesque outdoor location, intercut with scenes of a woman demonstrating abstract visual art.
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Live PerformancesA standout performance of the song was when Walker sang it at his own benefit concert, "Clay Walker Charity Classic", which he hosted to raise funds for multiple sclerosis research, following his diagnosis with the condition in 1996.
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Fan ReceptionSince its release, "Hypnotize the Moon" has remained as one of Walker's most popular ballads, loved for its poetic lyrics, Walker's emotive delivery, and its classic country sound.
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LegacyMore than 20 years after its release, "Hypnotize the Moon" remains an enduring piece of Walker's discography and a staple on classic country radio stations. It continues to be covered by aspiring artists and sung at karaoke bars, indicating its lasting impact in the country music scene.
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