Moonshadow

Cat Stevens

About Moonshadow

"Moonshadow" is a song written and performed by Cat Stevens (known since 1978 as Yusuf Islam), first released in the UK in 1970 as a single and 1971 on his album Teaser and the Firecat in the USA.


Year:
1987
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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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Cat Stevens

Yusuf Islam (born Steven Demetre Georgiou, 21 July 1948), commonly known by his former stage name Cat Stevens, is a British singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, educator, philanthropist, and prominent convert to Islam. more »

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Written by: Yusuf Islam

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12 facts about this song

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.
Album Release
The song is from his album "Teaser and the Firecat" which was released in 1971.
Chart Performance
"Moonshadow" didn't top any mainstream charts, yet it reached number 30 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Inspirational Origins
The 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.
Famous Songlines
The song has often been noted for its optimistic line, "If I ever lose my legs, I won't moan, and I'll beg."
Musical Style
The song is distinctive for its acoustic folk-rock sound, a characteristic of many of Stevens’ songs from the early 1970s.
Meaning and Interpretations
Despite its upbeat melody, "Moonshadow" takes on serious themes of loss, resilience, and finding optimism in the worst situations.
Animated Adaptation
The 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.
Cover Versions
"Moonshadow" has been covered by a number of artists, including Mandy Moore and Labelle.
Life Significance
Yusef Islam once stated in an interview that, of all his songs, "Moonshadow" best represents his constant search for a spiritual path in life.
Song Acknowledgment
The song has been acknowledged for its unique and profound lyrics, and it has been considered one of Cat Stevens's greatest tracks.
Media Appearances
The song has been used in several TV series, films, and commercials, increasing its popularity over the years.

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