“The Whole of the Moon” is a song by the Scottish-Irish rock band The Waterboys. It was released in 1985 as a single from their album “This Is the Sea”. The song was written and produced by Mike Scott, the band’s lead vocalist and main songwriter.
“The Whole of the Moon” is considered to be one of The Waterboys’ most popular and enduring songs, and has been covered by numerous artists. The song features an upbeat, catchy melody with lyrics that describe a character who is larger than life, and can see the world from a unique perspective.
The song’s opening line, “I pictured a rainbow, you held it in your hands,” is often cited as one of the most memorable and evocative opening lines in rock music. The song also features a memorable chorus that builds to a soaring crescendo, with Scott’s vocals reaching their highest point as he sings the line, “You saw the whole of the moon!”
“The Whole of the Moon” has been featured in numerous films, television shows, and commercials over the years, and remains a beloved song among fans of The Waterboys and fans of 1980s rock music in general.
