How to Format Lyrics:

  • Type out all lyrics, even repeating song parts like the chorus
  • Lyrics should be broken down into individual lines
  • Use section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc.
  • Use italics (<i>lyric</i>) and bold (<b>lyric</b>) to distinguish between different vocalists in the same song part
  • If you don’t understand a lyric, use [?]

To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum

About

Genius Annotation

Karen O’s Oscar-nominated song from Spike Jonze’s spectacular movie, Her, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson. Karen O and Ezra Koenig performed the song together at the 2014 Oscars after it’s nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. The result is as beautiful of a duet as the studio version.

Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What did Karen O say about "The Moon Song"?
Genius Answer

That’s how Karen reacted to her first-ever Oscar nomination for the song in an interview with Rolling Stone. – “Holy smokes. I had zero clue! To say this was unexpected is an understatement. It’s wild because ‘The Moon Song’ was written and recorded in the most humble of circumstances; at my dining room table, a few paces away from the couch I read the script for Her for the first time.”

Which scene in the movie does this song feature?
Genius Answer

The scene where Theodore plays the Ukelele while Samantha makes up the words to the song. This scene is preceded by visuals of Theodore traveling to a house in the woods, where he spends time with Samantha. Watch here.

Comments