Learn English – What does “blue corn moon” mean in this song

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In the song "Colors of the Wind," which is used in the movie Pocahontas, there is a part which says:

Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon …

what does blue corn moon mean ?

Best Answer

According to Wikipedia, it has no meaning:

The phrase "blue corn moon" has no actual meaning in Native American folklore. It was made up by lyricist Stephen Schwartz because he liked the sound of it, being inspired by a Native American love poem that read "I will come to you in the moon of green corn".

The original source from the composer's site (search for "Blue Corn Moon").