About the song
There are few voices in American music as instantly recognizable—and as warmly cherished—as **Dolly Parton**’s. With a career that spans decades and a songwriting legacy that bridges generations, she has consistently proven her ability to reach the deepest corners of the human heart. In **”From Here to the Moon and Back,”** a tender ballad that showcases both her lyrical sensitivity and emotional depth, **Dolly Parton** once again demonstrates why she remains a beloved figure not just in country music, but in the broader world of songwriting.
Originally written for the 2012 film *Joyful Noise*, where **Dolly Parton** also starred alongside Queen Latifah, **”From Here to the Moon and Back”** is far more than a soundtrack addition—it’s a heartfelt declaration of love in its most complete form. With her signature warmth and clarity, Dolly sings of a love so expansive, so unconditional, that it transcends even the furthest imaginable distance. The title itself is a poetic metaphor that captures the vastness of devotion: to love someone “from here to the moon and back” suggests a love that defies limits, one that is truly boundless.
What’s remarkable is the quiet grace with which **Dolly Parton** delivers this message. The arrangement is gentle and uncluttered—soft piano, subdued strings, and subtle backing harmonies leave plenty of space for Dolly’s voice to shine. And shine it does. Her voice carries the kind of lived-in wisdom that only comes with age and experience, imbuing each line with sincerity. Lines like *“To the moon and back, I’d go just to show I love you”* are simple, yet profound. They speak not only to romantic love but to a kind of spiritual and enduring commitment that resonates deeply with listeners who have loved, lost, and loved again.
In many ways, **”From Here to the Moon and Back”** is a testament to **Dolly Parton**’s enduring artistry. At a time in her career when many artists might rest on past successes, she continues to create music that is both personal and universal. This song, like much of her best work, draws from a place of genuine feeling. It’s intimate without being sentimental, poetic without being pretentious.
For older listeners especially, there’s something deeply comforting about hearing Dolly still singing with such conviction and grace. The song reminds us that love doesn’t diminish with age—it expands. And in **Dolly Parton – From Here to the Moon and Back**, we are reminded that music, too, can travel those same immeasurable distances—connecting hearts across time and space, from here to the moon and back.
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Lyrics
I could hold out my arms, say, “I love you this much”
I could tell you how long I will long for your touch
How much and how far would I go to prove
The depth and the breadth of my love for you?
From here to the moon and back
Who else in this world will love you like that?
Love everlasting, I promise you that
From here to the moon and back
From here to the moon and back
I want you to know you can always depend
On promises made and love without end
No need to wonder how faithful I’ll be
Now and on into eternity
From here to the moon and back
Who else in this world will love you like that?
Forever and always, I’ll be where you’re at
From here to the moon and back
From here to the moon and back
I would blow you a kiss from the star where I sat
I would call out your name to echo through the vast
Thank heaven for you and to God, tip my hat
From here to the moon and back
And I’ll spend forever just proving that fact
From here to the moon and back
From here to the moon and back
