This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Call her moonchild
Dancing in the shallows of a river
Lonely moonchild
Dreaming in the shadow
Of the willow
Talking to the trees of the
Cobweb strange
Sleeping on the steps of a fountain
Weaving silver wands to the
Night bird's song
Waiting for the sun on the mountain
She's a moonchild
Gathering the flowers in a garden
Lovely moonchild
Drifting on the echoes of the hours
Sailing on the wind
In a milk white gown
Dropping circle stones on a sun dial
Playing hide and seek
With the ghosts of dawn
Waiting for a smile from a sun child
Dancing in the shallows of a river
Lonely moonchild
Dreaming in the shadow
Of the willow
Talking to the trees of the
Cobweb strange
Sleeping on the steps of a fountain
Weaving silver wands to the
Night bird's song
Waiting for the sun on the mountain
She's a moonchild
Gathering the flowers in a garden
Lovely moonchild
Drifting on the echoes of the hours
Sailing on the wind
In a milk white gown
Dropping circle stones on a sun dial
Playing hide and seek
With the ghosts of dawn
Waiting for a smile from a sun child
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Moonchild/The Dream/The Illusion Lyrics as written by Ian Mcdonald Greg Lake
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whoa! excellent song. i first heard it while watching Buffalo '66 (good film in my opinion), and instantly fell in love with it, sooooo beautiful. if you've seen the film, you'll find the sound of Christina Ricci's dancing enhances the song, great scene
@PiKuelo Tap dancing to this song? Really? WOW!!! That scene helps you realize how really messed up things have become in the "adventure". The first time I saw it I said "WHAT?!?!?! Tap dancing to Moonchild, in a bowling alley!!" The other music provides a great soundtrack to a most underrated movie. Buffalo 66 is a need to see movie.