The Moon and the Sky
Leroy Osbourne, Gordon Matthewman, Sophie Muller, Everton Nelson, Tony Momrelle, Ian Burdge, Sade, Martin Ditcham, Noel Langley, Peter Lewinson
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I was the one I who could, pull in all the stars above Lay them on your feet, and I gave you my love You are the one who got me started You could have let me love anyone but I only wanted you So why did he make me cry Why didn't you come get me one last time You'll always know The reason why We could've had the moon and the sky You'll always know The reason why this love, reason why this love Ain't gon' let you go You let me down Left me for alliance A long long time ago You left me there dying But you'll never let me go You'll always know The reason why We could have had the moon and the sky You'll always know The reason why this love, reason why this love Ain't gon' let you go You'll always know the reason, why The song you heard, will stay on your mind It ain't goin' let you go, no Cause you have removed the light in the sky You'll always know The reason why We could have had the moon and the sky You'll always know The reason why this love, reason why this love Ain't goin' let you go Ain't goin' let you go You have the keys to car You have every star Everyone of them twinkling Thinkin 'bout what you thinkin' We have the sky fall and I gave you my love
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Written by: Andrew Hale, Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman
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10 facts about this song
Album Placement"The Moon and The Sky" is the opening track from Sade's sixth studio album "Soldier of Love" which was released in 2010.
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Break ReliefThis song marks a return for Sade, after a ten-year hiatus from music.
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Band ContributionSade is not just the name of the lead singer, it's also the name of the band, and the song was produced by the band members, which include Stuart Matthewman, Andrew Hale, and Paul Spencer Denman, along with Sade Adu herself.
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Genre ClassificationThe song incorporates elements of smooth jazz, soul, and soft rock, setting the tone for the rest of the album.
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Critic ReceptionThe song, as well as the album, has received predominantly positive reviews from music critics.
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Jay-Z remixA remix of "The Moon and The Sky" features rapper Jay-Z and is included in Sade's second greatest hits album, "The Ultimate Collection". The remix version was released in 2011.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song did not chart as a single, the album "Soldier of Love" debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, marking Sade's second album to do so.
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Lyrics AnalysisLyrically, the song is about a failed relationship and the longing to have what once was.
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Audio AestheticsThe track is known for its soothing melody, laced with raw, emotional lyrics, matching Sade's signature style.
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Production DetailsThe song was recorded at El Cortijo Studios in San Pedro de Alcántara, Spain.
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