[Verse 1]
I followed a horn through the hawthorn shade
Where moon on the grass like a pathway laid
The hill mouth breathed and the fire shone through
And someone laughed where no wind blew
[Verse 2]
Her fingers curved on the silver brim
And moonlight leaned where she beckoned me in
Harp notes curled through the lantern fire
And every note rose like desire
[Pre-Chorus]
Her laughter drew like a hooked gold thread
And wiser hearts than mine were led
[Chorus]
Moon dew wine
Darkly sweet
Fire and frost where our pulses meet
Moon dew wine
Spell and sign
I lost my name in moon dew wine
[Verse 3]
She named the price with a softened blade
I laughed, “Your Majesty, poor trade—
You call it loss, I call it home.”
And drained the silver cup to foam
[Pre-Chorus]
Her laughter drew like a hooked gold thread
And wiser hearts than mine were led
[Chorus]
Moon dew wine
Darkly sweet
Fire and frost where our pulses meet
Moon dew wine
Spell and sign
I lost my name in moon dew wine
[Bridge]
The lanterns reeled, the old floor swayed
Her laughter wove a geas well-laid
I felt the years fall off like rain
And danced as though I’d no mortal name
[Final Chorus]
Moon dew wine
Darkly sweet
Fire and frost where our pulses meet
Moon dew wine
Spell and sign
I lost my name in moon dew wine
[Whispered Outro]
“Child…
we have been calling you all along.”