Moonlighting
Leo Sayer
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He sees her at the same time every night At the Mexican discotheque She gives him french kisses He gives her french cigarettes They sit at the same table every time The lights are low But their eyes shine Just digging the music From those sweet soul bands She keeps him outta fights Holds on to his hand He whispers slowly "tonight's the night" Months of planning so it's gotta be right Under the table her bag is busting at the seams She made sure to bring everything Moonlighting they're leaving everything Moonlighting they're losing all their friends Moonlighting it's the only way It's frightening but it means they'll stay Together they're gonna make it together His blue Morris van is parked in an alley Just by Montague street His friend Eddie he did the respray So he couldn't drive it all last week And it cost most of the money That he had saved up To pay Eddie's receipt But he figures it's worth it Cause the disguise is a must When they go missing They're gonna look for the van first She whispers slowly "it'll be alright" I took some cash from my building society And my monthly check came in just right If only they knew they weren't giving it away 9:15 Monday morning at the printing works The boss notices someone's not clocked in And the water department Of the council offices has a message That Mrs. Park's daughter is missing Meanwhile the Carlisle turnoff of the m6 motorway Drinking cold black coffee eating hot cup cakes She stares at him with his beard unshaved Wonders at his powers of staying awake He whispers slowly "you did just fine" They shared the driving all through the night She laughs "my mother will have lost her mind We're only ten miles to Gretna They're three hundred behind
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Written by: FRANK FARRELL, LEO SAYER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Composer & Release Date"Moonlighting" was composed by Leo Sayer and Frank Farrell and released as a single in 1975.
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Main ThemeThe song's lyrics tell the story of an illegal alien's experiences in London, using the metaphor of "moonlighting" to represent working undercover or after hours.
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UKIn the United Kingdom, "Moonlighting" achieved excellent chart performance. It peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
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InternationalThe song also did well internationally, reaching the Top 40 in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States.
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AlbumThe song featured on Sayer's third album, "Another Year," which was also released in 1975.
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TV PerformanceLeo Sayer performed "Moonlighting" on the BBC television show "Top of the Pops" in 1975, further boosting its popularity.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Moonlighting" was distinctly stylized, with Sayer portrayed singing and playing piano in a spotlight.
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Live PerformancesLeo Sayer has included "Moonlighting" in the setlist for many of his concerts and it remains a fan favorite to this day.
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Cover Versions"Moonlighting" has also been covered by a number of artists over the years, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Critics' ViewCritics have often praised "Moonlighting" for its narrative lyrics and catchy melody, and it is considered one of Leo Sayer's most memorable songs.
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DedicationThe song is dedicated to the Irish immigrant groups that arrived in London in the 70s. The name of the song "Moonlighting" refers to the survival techniques these immigrants adopted, carrying out odd jobs under the table to make ends meet.
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Awards and RecognitionThough "Moonlighting" did not win any awards, it solidified Leo Sayer's reputation as a talented singer-songwriter.
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