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Whether you first heard it as a Spanish lullaby or a symphonic metal anthem, ("Son of the Moon") remains one of the most captivating pieces of modern folklore. Composed in 1986 by José María Cano for the Spanish band Mecano , the song tells a tragic Romani legend that has touched millions of listeners across generations. The Story Behind the Lyrics Hijo De La Luna MP3 Download

When the child is born, he has "skin as white as the moon" and grey eyes, despite his dark-skinned parents. The father, suspecting betrayal, kills the mother in a fit of rage and abandons the child on a mountaintop. There, the Moon takes the child as her own, and the song suggests that when the child cries, the Moon becomes a crescent "cradle" to rock him to sleep. Famous Versions to Explore La Luna: Live in Concert : Sarah Brightman