Grace VanderWaal "Moonlight" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

New York singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal first gained attention after appearing on 'America’s Got Talent' in 2016. Her performance helped her score a hit with “I Don’t Know My Name,” and she signed to Simon Cowell’s label soon after. Back in June, VanderWaal dropped “Moonlight” as the lead single for her upcoming album 'Just the Beginning,' which drops tomorrow. The song is about dealing with depression and looking back on how it’s possible for someone to change so much.
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[@browtf4796]

Her voice is so cool

[@youngchoppah3960]

Belen Morales Subscribe to my channel please and check out my music....... Appreciate it🤘

[@Calers-gu1ib]

if you are good, They Will Come

[@lake-om5ss]

Belen Morales I know! It's jazzy

[@grace.1679]

Belen Morales a fuckin 5 word comment gets 1k likes

[@heatherfamularo3440]

+grace. Make that 2k now.....

[@dizzy_dan]

very mature for her age, speaks like a full grown adult lol great song too!

[@Oreli.joycee]

dizzy duwap no not really she acts her age

[@khorale]

dizzy duwap omg 666 likes

[@noyes1973]

dizzy duwap shes 18 i think

[@monsters691]

@@noyes1973 she's 14 or 15

[@szniwm9365]

@@noyes1973 she was 13 in this video

[@BambaZillah]

She sounds so wise and mature. and sounds angelic!

[@kimberlymary5752]

After seeing this explanation of the song, it's gone from a song I like to a song I love.

[@Sushigabby]

she didnt even explain it. majority of this was just singing. she said nothing more than what you could pick up from the lyrics (basically the obvious) actually i think i came up with more theories alone

[@natalierose7578]

same

[@dcs002]

Pikachu Thompson, I'm with you. This has been my favorite Grace song since I first heard it, but I really, really love it now. I know I'm in the minority, but when I listen to music, I listen to the music (including the voice as a musical instrument), but not so much to the words. Sometimes I pick up on things, usually not. (I thought Jeremy by Pearl Jam was about an autistic boy who had a verbal breakthrough in class one day. Yeah, that's my level of attention to lyrics.) I have heard a criticism that Grace is too young to understand what she's singing about, but that's clearly nonsense. Now that I know what this song is about, and now that I've actually paid attention to the words, wow. So eloquent, and so expressive! Match those powerful words to Grace's powerful vocal expression, and it's just amazing. In 30 years, this song will still be loved and played on whatever we have for radio :)

[@Calers-gu1ib]

She did explain it but he should have titled it Official Lyrics and Inspiration for Moonlight. Some people are more perceptive than others, age has nothing to do with it. Knowing your best friend so well that you can see her personality suddenly change and the final results is hospitalization for depression. The promise of friendship through think or thin and recalling they're good times together

[@alyssap3590]

aw she’s stunninggg

[@nicoleheart1586]

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[@deboraangel9308]

Nevel, is that you?😱😭💗👼🏼👍🏼😫🦋 lol

[@paperairplaneo]

You're stunning

[@CierraEva]

Grace is amazing. I am absolutely in love with her voice.

[@fabulousdrixie2748]

eva cole yup

[@ClintonsingsOfficial]

Me to

[@zionmesa673]

Amazing Grace

[@bubbletea8576]

Meh

[@mikeharrington878]

13 years old and not only aware of other people's mental health issues, but truly compassionate about them? To understand that there is no getting around or replacing therapy and counselling for people with mental health issues. To be able to write songs about these problems without making fun of the problems, or the people who suffer from them? At 13?? I suffer from suicidal depression, and my life and my family DID fall apart and break like so much glass. This IS my life in her lyrics. I will respect this human being named Grace Vanderwaal for as long as I continue to live. May whatever Powers That Be bless and guard her, now and always.

[@thinalweerasinghe1783]

Your not suffering anymore thanks to her

[@abbyh.7340]

Mike Harrington 13 year olds arent dumb...or little ass kids who dont face problems. Jesus christ

[@saori5808]

Abby H. That's what I was thinking were not all stupid lil bitches 😂 we understand shit like mental illness believe it or not everyone who's 13 years old is old enough to understand shit like that were not stupid

[@pluto8057]

whydou care you can’t always rely on people’s ages, to measure their intelligence. everyone’s different. :)

[@carriehazel4096]

Don't act like other 13 year-olds don't understand. Even if they don't write songs about it, they aren't dumb.

[@taehyungsgirlfriend592]

Everyone hyped up malu and Danielle but I honestly think she is so underrated she's so young and has the best voice

[@LiLiKOiOiOi]

Taehyung's Girlfriend agreed and nice to meet you I’m yoongi’s girlfriend

[@taehyungsgirlfriend592]

YA PLAYA HATERS YOU SHOULD LOVE YOURSELF BRR wow let's b bffs

[@zheeelll]

Taehyung's Girlfriend namjoon's bae here lol

[@lujain473]

Taehyung's Girlfriend true

[@nana2357]

@@zheeelll i'm jimin baeeeee❤

[@mei-zy8nn]

SHE'S SO PRETTY

[@LiLiKOiOiOi]

Aishah Nordvall I KNOW RIGHT AND ARMY?

[@Ayesha-fb6fs]

+YA PLAYA HATERS YOU SHOULD LOVE YOURSELF BRR RIGHT HERE! SHE'S AMAZING💗

[@madisonkneiss3454]

Honestly it’s actually impossible to hate on her. Because she’s never been in love, and she’s a normal 13 year old girl, but in a way she’s different. Not just because she’s an amazing singer and beautiful and famous, but also because she’s so metaphorical. Her songs are so deep and it’s so amazing and I can’t wait for what the future holds for her. Also her voice is raspy and I’m djfjajd

[@kiimochi.]

Madison Kneiss she’s 15

[@nwerpy5577]

Kiera M. This was when when she was 13.

[@chrrixy7081]

So she never had a crush?

[@spencer5113]

Honestly, this makes me choke up. The way she describes mental illness is so true. I had a close friend who just completely changed and no longer wants me in their life. There’s a spark that was lost...and the way she describes it is so accurate. It’s like they’re just gone, lost in their own world. And you can’t do anything to bring them back. It’s something they have to bring back in themselves. But losing that person is so, so hard.

[@mariahsalim5091]

It is so incredibly hard- a grieving. 😞🙏

[@routeroyal9486]

I like her hair

[@walkersavali4711]

Route Royal she kinda looks like Beverley from it

[@iknoorsidhu]

I gave u 400 like........your welcome

[@letsparchmentitupyo7566]

Her hair is so cool, I love it

[@ohsnap7422]

Protect this child at all cost!

[@sharon1186]

Favourite part of the video 0:00 to 4:22

[@riannahehe4073]

SAME

[@officialjaytryga7556]

Sharon Sum 😂😂Best comment!!

[@zappymango2046]

#original comment

[@JuanGarcia-sy7js]

Just say whole video then

[@Lookingwithout200]

Sharon Sum heheh

[@Helenshows]

She's so wise beyond her years. I love how much she's growing and how true she is to herself stil. She's young keep her safe. Protect her.

[@raccoon351]

Shes 13....

[@alecgrace6468]

Ŕ̵̵͟ad̨͢͠ ЯaϾϾooИ that wouldn't stop you

[@allenbrown6672]

Ŕ̵̵͟ad̨͢͠ ЯaϾϾooИ I'm 14 sooo

[@JacobHayden911]

Well, she's almost 14. lol 2 months from it.

[@hitmywoodsnyouchoke3113]

If she 13 I’m 13 😉(I am actually 13 but I wanted to make the joke)

[@JacobHayden911]

Wow that's messed up. xD

[@breelane3769]

0:34 did she just say its all gucci i luv her XD

[@youngchoppah3960]

bree lane Subscribe to my channel please and check out my music....... Appreciate it🤘

[@breelane3769]

Young Choppah yur music is lit keep grind'in

[@breelane3769]

do you make your own beats young choppah?

[@youngchoppah3960]

bree lane no, but i use to

[@breelane3769]

lit lol

[@goldenclaw_]

I love the fact that she is one of the few in this series actually singing her lyrics a cappella. She's got skills, no one can deny that.

[@CashisGreen98]

Wow she's beautiful...

[@lalisha3800]

I always feel like she's talking about herself because her song "idk my name" is her original which also portrays a lost feeling. I feel like that person she talked about is herself. But i don't know 🤷‍♀️ but it seems like it.

[@parisnoele3348]

Lali Sha she said that song was about her sister in one interview

[@lalisha3800]

Everything Paris oh alright thank you

[@cayenne4536]

i thought she said the song was about a friend

[@TSGAdventures]

Beautiful thing was about her sister but this is about a friend!

[@shable1436]

Its about "her friend" yeah, like any young star she is finding out that she will not have time to have a life of her own, so it does seem like her in a way. I saw her playing with her uke in a wood pile as a gawky teenager. She probably will be missing that. Shes going to blow up and be the next it girl queen

[@savannahmarino2321]

man I'm so happy for this girl I remember seeing her winning agt and now she has a song with over 16 million hits! she didn't give up and she's still growing. she's a true star.

[@MarkLalondeIndieFilmmaker]

Not Named Marino she has the number 5 album on iTunes right now.

[@Bvrbidoll]

The way her voice kinda skips and gets high and low is giving me life

[@pcdoctor48]

I laugh every time I hear that little meek voice she does. "so do you like, want to write a song now?" The same one she does in her I want strawberries video. I'm not going to try and wrap my head around her singing/writing talent. It is so off the chain. Especially given the fact she is 13. IMG modeling? No surprises there. She hit the genetics jackpot.

[@dan15000]

I said maybe, your gonna be the one that saves me and after all your my VanderWall.

[@zoewitt_6525]

i fell off my bed when i read this

[@cenedictbumberbatch95]

Zoetrope _ 😂😂😂😂

[@rhodriandrews4188]

You predicted the future. TF??

[@annekashelley1255]

There's an actual song she did a version of it

[@hallaahmed3633]

Its vanderwaal😂😂😂

[@robertmceachern2428]

First time I have heard her sing totally acappella.. She's even more incredibly talented than I originally thought!!!

[@afterafterbirth]

I only had one guitar shop on my side of town in NW Houston Texas 2 years ago. Now they're popping back up again everywhere 😍 It's phenomenal how she has inspired so many kids to learn a musical instrument. Thankyou for everything Grace! 🌎🌍🌏

[@lek844]

A capella, and no autotune. Still perfect. But it's this girl's mind that always stops me in my tracks. Seems like a YT channel named "Genius" is a very apropos place to find Grace VanderWaal.

[@boiiubetta3498]

her voice is raspy but so chill to listen to

[@VernHestandIII]

Unbelievably beautiful in mind, body and spirit. Every once in a while there's a glimpse of the kid in her, but her wisdom and elegance is a literal miracle. Something (or Someone) is shining through her and the world is a brighter place because of it.

[@Calers-gu1ib]

I think it's just her

[@tayiah._.1114]

I can relate to this song so much. Everyone says that I am the happiest person they have ever met but I am falling apart so much and no one can see it.

[@burhanumar3897]

You and I are very much alike, then It's the same thing for me, nobody understands my pain, and thinks I'm happy, whereas I'm not

[@Sara-ti5cl]

SAME

[@CROBlackDEvil]

what a level of intellect and intelligence for a 14 year old...restores my hope in humanity

[@Calers-gu1ib]

and 13 when she did this

[@timtam6107]

Plus I got sick and got type 1 diabetic and I got brighter and happier because when I came out of hospital I found Grace and she inspired and fixed my life sooooo much

[@Calers-gu1ib]

It' a big man who doesn't respond to assholes like dylan

[@chrissymariee3]

She’s so young, but so intelligent. She had so much talent with her beautiful voice. She’s also so caring and understands a lot for her age. Speaks/sings very “grownup” yet still a child at heart. Can’t wait just to see her grow! We need more people like Grace in the world. She really is a miracle. 💛

[@Calers-gu1ib]

Pretty hard to believe she's 13 at this interview

[@LiLiKOiOiOi]

I appreciate this girl so much. I’m 13 and currently struggling through anxiety and depression. She’s really an amazing soul and I hope she achieves her dreams ❤️

[@kerogre256]

Absolutely love her music.She is soo good.

[@bakhtawar1635]

Omg. I never really paid attension to the lyrics and now it all makes sense

[@pixiegrljade6134]

literally an angel

[@chhayarathod4839]

She is so.. mature but at the same time so innocent

[@Hello7fivenine90]

I need a friend like grace in my life who’ll be that positive boost in your life and help you when u need it 💓💓

[@freshinbuzz]

This is how a 13 years old should act unlike those kids from musically that are twerkin and showing their bodies lmao Edit: Its tik tok now

[@lujain473]

Buzz Horan true lmao💀

[@johnnydang6069]

Buzz Horan true true true true true true true true true true 10000% like especially the kids at my school that are like 10 and 11

[@shalom9186]

Like Danielle Cohn

[@tothanyberry]

Fresh Buzz thank you Danielle where is the dress that she has Dani:I threw that away for fake Gucci Me:what the fuck?!?

[@izzy-vn7tn]

Fresh Buzz True I want to be her friend so bad

[@justdoingourthang9919]

I knew it she was going to sing while doing this✨🎤

[@kale0811]

@immy leese no not everyone does, Hayley Kiyoko didnt.

[@e_luisnieto]

Never gets old😌

[@dbaash9749]

She's going to be the next national treasure. Like a young Florence Welsh.

[@blsimp8635]

And I’m here 13 years old not really slacking, me and my brother share a ukulele and the first song I memorized was “I Don’t Know My Name”, she’s actually my inspiration.

[@sufferwithme39]

Wow she did it to genius!! CONGRATS

[@sufferwithme39]

R3JWAN ayyyy😌😌✌

[@Sophia-nk4vu]

at this point its easy to get on genius

[@arabellakvelberj5180]

Wow she’s grown up so much already

[@amritanambiar4321]

she's so young and her songs are so deep. Like at this age already. Wow. Just wow.

[@nakaharachuuya]

She is so shy!! I love that!

[@va1ks]

I can relate to this song 110%

[@lilboybloo]

SHES SO PRETTY OMG

[@mollyscheldt791]

Grace is like my fav person ever

[@sarahburger8022]

This just proves she doesn't need auto tune..

[@norablue3236]

"It's all Gucci, it's all good" 😄

[@dais720]

Omg her voice is sooo relaxing and soothing 😍😍

[@gracekeegan9271]

she’s literally incredible I cantttt❤️ loved her from the beginning

[@nomimelia7509]

No matter how much i watched this, I'll never get bored

[@jacobromero6101]

"now is all gucci is all guud" I love grace omg

[@dafuq8167]

"Sooooo do u like wanna write a song noooow" relatable to the awkward saying 😂😂😂😂😂

[@rominaflores2048]

I love Grace, she is so pure and beautiful, I’m so proud of her ❤️

[@ah-jz7ly]

grace is so talented. Just from hearing her talk you can tell she's mature and smart. She deserves this success, and she will only grow and become bigger in this world. Im so proud of her

[@danielaimasiko4487]

OMG 😱 I LOVE GRACE VANDERWALL, literary have heard everything she has made so far

[@mebart6667]

Her voice so soothing wat

[@Karina_frfr]

I remember havin no idea what this song was about, before I watched this video I listened to it again and I understand completely

[@Gatacorp]

Love this, all my friends left me when my depression got really bad, they would make excuses and i would hear comments like “dont invite her, its just too much” , all i wanted was support. that ended up in me making horrible choices due to my bpd, i know its a tough condition for other people to see, but the fact that they just had enough without even telling me what was wrong was the worst part. I got a bf a year later and has been with me for 3 years, seen the best and worst and i finally feel like i found someone who will never leave me. Too bad my friends thought that way, but i guess you figure out who really cares for you in the worst times. What im getting at is that if you are a friend of someone with mental illness dont asume they are good cause they are smiling, be there for them, and if they really are your friend, never leave them... it all gets better, but support is needed

[@Calers-gu1ib]

Children don't understand depression, they don't even consider that when they deal with an erratic person. Children are cruel because of their ignorance. They can only judge by the knowledge they have. This is a bit different but I was in love with a girl in 8th grade and she was mean to me. I was able to date every girl I liked but her, she was the girl I wanted to be with. I found out years later her father was sexually assaulting her during that time. I would never in a million years consider that being the reason for her meaness

[@taylorellis4336]

Her voice has gotten so much better not saying it wasn’t good before but wow its has gotten so much better

[@kaeleyyoutube]

I can't tell who's more beautiful her voice or her

[@Stars-wi6xw]

I’m really glad that us younger teens have someone that represents us so well. I know we’re young but a lot of of us really do have struggles with mental health and are able to empathise with this song.

[@kaeluh]

grace is so wise. and so talented !!!

[@InspirativeMind]

I was waiting for this 💛

[@Kitsune-Chan]

I love her!!! Who else too?

[@t1t4n80]

This girl is GENIUS. Period.. In those young age she can find and write song like that. She describe everything in her own way, i see an old soul and bright future for her and she's left handed. Powerfull combination for become a STAR.

[@jacquecalles855]

Wow. Brilliant song

[@patricia-fq9vs]

her voice is so relaxing ans soft and calm aghhhmfcc

[@ScarlettJ1221]

I love Grace she is adorable

[@nkk_23]

"so um do you wanna like write a song now?" PROBABLY THE CUTEST THING I'VE EVER HEARD (the fact that she's so famous but still is this awkward teenager kinda makes me happy)

[@autumn_breeze]

i love her voice so so much 💖 it's just so calm and serene 💙💙

[@elenacoleman3630]

Beautiful as always little grace! Love u a lot

[@gbwater7460]

her voice is gorgeous

[@irmakorkut5131]

Damnnnn she is so beautiful and her voice is stunning💜💜💜

[@venuslbbh]

Shes so cute oh ma god💕💕💕 And this song is truly amazing. A 13 YEAR GIRL WROTE THIS. Shes so talented wowwowowowowowowow

[@lvvb3714]

Grace love your acapella!!!

[@kiarabjorni4541]

Honesly she is the best singer ive ever heard or seen

[@shayleekoneferenisi9075]

Grace makes me feel like a proud parent. ❤❤

[@JustYourTypicalSmileyFace]

How did we go from this talented girl to the backpack kid

[@magdar8558]

I love the song Moonlight, and I love it even more now that I understand more what it’s about. I’ve had big problems with anxiety and can totally relate to the idea of my life turning into the fake life/make that I have, and it’s really scary. Hearing Grace come out and address it is amazing

[@cbazlol2509]

She’s beautiful man

[@jackgoddard3221]

Andree Xo thought you said she's a beautiful man😋

[@jackgoddard3221]

😂*

[@Yellow0re0sn4cks]

Jack Goddard me too xD I read your reply and was like, "Wait.. they DIDN'T?"

[@MrKmoconne]

I hear you Grace. It's so tough to reach out for help because we think we should be able to do it all on our own and it's so embarrassing to ask others for help. I'm a little sad for you because I'm concerned that you have had to deal with these issues. Just because you have had success doesn't mean you are obligated to be happy all the time. You probably won't ever read this, but remote hugs for you if you do. Do your best and be at peace with that.

[@Calers-gu1ib]

Grace is at her best when she is with Blythe, that's when you see the real Grace. There was a girl that was in Grace's pictures at one time and we don't see her any more, hopefully it isn't her that Grace is singing about

[@izzy-vn7tn]

Wow as someone with deppression who's trying to get out this really hit me hard

[@anelise7984]

She is soooo awesome❤️❤️

[@nyominious]

aw i love her

[@avarymills5902]

I SAW THIS SONG AND FELL IN LOVED WITH IT!!!!

[@JAWSIAM]

Voice gives me chillllllllls. AMAZING!

[@RickyGoreMusic]

Wtf i forgot about her

[@studiolife697]

RickyGoreMusic subscribe my chaîne KZbin please

[@RickyGoreMusic]

studio ĺîfę nah

[@psychmakiio5925]

You living under a rock fam

[@RickyGoreMusic]

Psych Makiio no I just don't listen to 13 year old female singers tf?

[@RickyGoreMusic]

Liam A because I don't listen to her and I haven't seen anything about her on social media since America's got talent. It's not that hard

[@Domar95]

Ayyyyyyy my nigga grace

[@eeveephonehome]

Domar95 ...

[@carlosbarrientosjr.7923]

Domar95 ...

[@UnkownMaster300]

Lmaoooo same

[@MartianOnTheMoon]

I'm crying yo😂😂😂😂😂

[@boratomini3403]

im deaddddd😂😂😂😂

[@elisabethhey3123]

She sooo great I love her!!

[@stephanieviarokha6295]

Grace VanderWall's voice is so unique, I love it and her so much.

[@lisikoshy8565]

She's so young but she's so deep! 😶😶

[@lauralg374]

I love her 😍❤💎

[@eirrac]

Her beautiful voice!!! Alllllll thhhheeee CHILLS

[@tenajohar6338]

Having these kind of artists is such a blessing. You know, like they have such a beyond amazing talent in songwriting and their voices are beautiful and their great personality, down to earth... Thank you for ever existing. God bless you