Song Details
- Album Release Date: 1955
- Album Name: Sweet And Hot
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Old Devil Moon” by Ella Fitzgerald
‘Old Devil Moon’ is a jazz ballad that celebrates the power of love. The lyrics describe a love affair between two people that has been experienced previously, both a blessing and a curse. The narrator suggests that this love can be as “irresistible as the pull of the Moon”; an entity that serves as an both a blessing and a curse – drawing in emotions with incredible intensity. The singer laments that against their better judgement, her old devil moon creates a hypnotic feeling that is impossibly strong. This song serves as a reminder of the immense power of love, and that it can be both a beautiful and destructive force.