Moonstone by Cat Stevens - Lyrics and Translation

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Moonstone

Cat Stevens

Moonstone

Song byCat Stevens

in AlbumNew Masters

Well, first I have to tell you that I'm not insane

and that once I was a famous archaeologist {named}

{who ran} a recent expedition in a distant land

I just happened to passin' my hand in the sand

and then I stopped, looked, and then I was hooked

I saw a flash, then a sparkle from a moonstone

then the mist started, started to clear

I saw a face, a face in the moonstone

then it started to disappear

well, I walked and walked and never talked

for many days

and without a friend the desert is a lonely place

I was just about to turn around and make way home

when something told me that i had to see it again

Avuray....etc.

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Moonstone by Cat Stevens is a reflective ballad that explores themes of love, inner peace, and the natural beauty that surrounds us. The song delicately weaves imagery of the moon, stones, and celestial elements as metaphors for stability and enduring love. Stevens uses the moon as a symbol of guidance and the stone as a representation of strength. The poignant moments in the song occur when Stevens contrasts the fleeting nature of time with the everlasting qualities of love and nature. The lyrics suggest a journey towards understanding and serenity through connection with the world around us.