ONE MOON AWAY
So many nights
So many moons
So many prayers
You’ll be coming home soon
The world ain’t so big
You’ll be back home to stay
When I can believe
That you’re one moon away….
So many towns
So many rules
So many think that we’re
Nothing but fools
We chose this life
There are dues that we pay
And I know my love
Is only one moon away
(CHORUS)
One Moon Away from me
One moon away you’ll see
Love can grow strong with each passing day
And all through the night
You’re only one moon away
Look at the stars shine above
Shining like lights, connecting our love
Across the land, over the sea
Do your job well
Come home safely to me
So many hopes
So many dreams
Sometimes this road
Ain’t as hard as it seems
We’re here for you
The brave never sway
Stay close my love
You’re only one moon away
Stay close my love
You’re only one moon away
©Joanne M. Perry, July 2007
The Story Behind the Song
- Joanne Perry
- I wrote "One Moon Away" from the perspective of a military spouse, looking at the moon and longing for her husband. I was inspired to write this after reading about military families, troop morale and the difficulty soldiers and their families sometimes have communicating when they're worlds apart. Nighttime is a common time of quiet reflection. I imagine the moon as their point of reference. When a person looks into the night sky, she knows her loved one, no matter where he is, can gaze at the same moon. However, many people who have heard the song have commented that they related to its theme of longing. I hope you will enjoy it. You can contact me at originaljoj@gmail.com. Thank you for stopping by.
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