Moonshadow
Cat Stevens
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Oh, I'm bein' followed by a moonshadow, moon shadow, moonshadow--- Leapin and hoppin' on a moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow--- And if I ever lose my hands, lose my plough, lose my land, Oh if I ever lose my hands, Oh if I won't have to work no more. And if I ever lose my eyes, if my colours all run dry, Yes if I ever lose my eyes, Oh if I won't have to cry no more. Oh, I'm bein' followed by a moonshadow, moon shadow, moonshadow--- Leapin and hoppin' on a moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow--- And if I ever lose my legs, I won't moan, and I won't beg, Yes if I ever lose my legs, Oh if I won't have to walk no more. And if I ever lose my mouth, all my teeth, north and south, Yes if I ever lose my mouth, Oh if I won't have to talk... Did it take long to find me? I asked the faithful light. Did it take long to find me? And are you gonna stay the night? Moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow.
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Songwriter Information"Moonshadow" was written and performed by British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens, who is now known as Yusuf Islam after converting to Islam in the late 1970s.
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Album ReleaseThe song is from his album "Teaser and the Firecat" which was released in 1971.
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Chart Performance"Moonshadow" didn't top any mainstream charts, yet it reached number 30 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Inspirational OriginsThe song was inspired by a trip to Spain. Stevens claimed that he first saw the moon's shadow while on vacation in Spain and felt compelled to write a song about the experience.
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Famous SonglinesThe song has often been noted for its optimistic line, "If I ever lose my legs, I won't moan, and I'll beg."
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Musical StyleThe song is distinctive for its acoustic folk-rock sound, a characteristic of many of Stevens’ songs from the early 1970s.
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Meaning and InterpretationsDespite its upbeat melody, "Moonshadow" takes on serious themes of loss, resilience, and finding optimism in the worst situations.
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Animated AdaptationThe song was adapted into a stage musical called "Moonshadow" which opened in 2012 in Melbourne, Australia, telling a story through the use of the songs by Cat Stevens.
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Cover Versions"Moonshadow" has been covered by a number of artists, including Mandy Moore and Labelle.
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Life SignificanceYusef Islam once stated in an interview that, of all his songs, "Moonshadow" best represents his constant search for a spiritual path in life.
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Song AcknowledgmentThe song has been acknowledged for its unique and profound lyrics, and it has been considered one of Cat Stevens's greatest tracks.
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Media AppearancesThe song has been used in several TV series, films, and commercials, increasing its popularity over the years.
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