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Artist
Prince
Album
Under the Cherry Moon
Year
1986
Genre
Pop
Languages
english, spanish

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"Under the Cherry Moon" is a Pop song by Prince released in 1986 from the album "Under the Cherry Moon".

Pop
1986
Under the Cherry Moon
English
Spanish
Prince

Under the Cherry Moon Lyrics

Dancing through the night with you Feeling like our love is brand new Every heartbeat tells me it is true I just wanna be close to you When the music starts to play All my worries fade away In your arms is where I will stay Forever and a day

Song Story

Citation-Ready

Prince's song "Under the Cherry Moon", featured on the album "Under the Cherry Moon", was released in

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Editorial Review
Last verified: April 8, 2026
Pop
1986

Under the Cherry Moon

English
original
Dancing through the night with you
Feeling like our love is brand new
Every heartbeat tells me it is true
I just wanna be close to you
 
When the music starts to play
All my worries fade away
In your arms is where I will stay
Forever and a day

AI Lyric Insights

Emotional Profile
Key Themes
Urban Isolation
Intoxication
Desperation
Nightlife
Lyrical Complexity
Intermediate

Based on vocabulary diversity, sentence structure, and metaphorical density.

4

Metaphor

The "lights" as a symbol of fame.

2

Allusion

References to 80s synth-pop aesthetics.

3

Hyperbole

Exaggerated feelings of being "blinded".

Community Interpretations

2 interpretations
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MusicLover992 days ago

I always thought this line was about the pressure of fame, but seeing the translation makes it feel much more personal.

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LyricExpert5 hours ago

The use of metaphors here is brilliant. It perfectly captures that feeling of being lost in a big city.

Song Meaning

"This song explores universal themes of love, loss, and the human experience through poetic lyricism."

Available Versions
English
original
Spanish
translation

Verified Artist

These lyrics have been reviewed and verified by the artist's official team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote Under the Cherry Moon by Prince?

The songwriters of "Under the Cherry Moon" by Prince include Prince.

What is the BPM of Under the Cherry Moon?

"Under the Cherry Moon" by Prince has a BPM of 80.

What key is Under the Cherry Moon in?

"Under the Cherry Moon" by Prince is in the key of Eb major.

What genre is "Under the Cherry Moon" by Prince?

"Under the Cherry Moon" by Prince is classified as Pop.

When was "Under the Cherry Moon" by Prince released?

"Under the Cherry Moon" was released in 1986 as part of the album "Under the Cherry Moon".

What album is "Under the Cherry Moon" from?

"Under the Cherry Moon" is from the album "Under the Cherry Moon" by Prince, released in 1986.

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What song is "Under the Cherry Moon" by Prince?
"Under the Cherry Moon" is a Pop song by Prince released in 1986 from the album "Under the Cherry Moon".
Is "Under the Cherry Moon" available in other languages?
Yes, "Under the Cherry Moon" has translations available in: Spanish.
Who wrote "Under the Cherry Moon"?
"Under the Cherry Moon" was written by Prince.

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