Love On A Two Way Street
The Moments Lyrics
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And lost it on a lonely highway (I lost love, I lost love)
Love on a two-way street (I found love)
And lost it on a lonely highway (I lost love, I lost love)
True love will never die
So I've been told
But now I must cry
It is finally goodbye, I know, mmm
With music softly playing
Her lips were gently saying (I love you), "I love you" (I love you)
She held me in desperation
I thought it was a revelation
And then she walked out
How could I be so blind
To give up love the very first time
To be fooled is a hurting pain
To be loved then fooled is a crying shame
While I bear the blame
As she laughs my name
With music softly playing
Her lips were gently saying
"Honey, I love you" (I love you, I love you)
She held me in desperation
I thought it was a revelation
And then she walked out
I found love on a two-way street
And lost it on a lonely highway (I lost love, I lost love)
Love on a two-way street (I found love)
And lost it on a lonely highway (I lost love)
The Moments' song "Love on a Two Way Street" is a classic ballad that speaks about the agony of love lost. The song starts off with the lyrics, "I found love on a two-way street, and lost it on a lonely highway," which sets the mood for the rest of the song. The singer reminisces about the love he had found, how it felt when they were together, the passion he shared with his lover when they were in each other's arms.
The song suggests that true love never dies, but the singer is now forced to bid goodbye to his love, and so he must cry. The lyrics show the singer's frustration, as he wonders how he gave up love at the first go, and how he was blind to the fact that she would leave him.
The song also reveals the emotions of the female lover, who was also deeply in love with the singer of the song. Her desperation and the need to hold on to him slowly ebb away as she walks out of the door, leaving the singer heartbroken and alone.
Overall, "Love on a Two Way Street" highlights the complexities of love and the emotional turmoil that ensues when it is lost. It speaks about the importance of holding on to love when it is found and the pain of losing it.
Line by Line Meaning
I found love on a two-way street
I discovered love reciprocated between myself and my partner
And lost it on a lonely highway
But eventually, we drifted apart and my love for my partner dwindled
Love on a two-way street
The feeling of love and affection was shared between both myself and my partner
And lost it on a lonely highway
However, our love wasn't able to survive in the midst of life's difficulties
True love will never die
Many believe that true love is eternal and survives through any obstacle
So I've been told
But in my experience, that isn't always true
But now I must cry
As my love for my partner fades, I feel the sadness that comes with loss
It is finally goodbye, I know, mmm
Our relationship has ended and it's time to move on
With music softly playing
In the midst of this heartache, music provides a soothing background
Her lips were gently saying (I love you), "I love you" (I love you)
At one point, my partner and I shared a deep love and affection for each other
She held me in desperation
As our relationship was falling apart, she clung to me tightly, hoping to hold on to what we had
I thought it was a revelation
Her desperation made me think there was still hope for us- that she still loved me as much as before
And then she walked out
But ultimately, she left me to deal with the aftermath of our failed relationship
How could I be so blind
I'm filled with regret that I didn't see the warning signs that our love was fading
To give up love the very first time
I realize now that it was a mistake to let go of our love so easily
To be fooled is a hurting pain
The realization that my partner didn't truly love me after all is a painful one
To be loved then fooled is a crying shame
And it's even worse to have believed in the love we shared, only to find out it wasn't real
While I bear the blame
Even though both partners have a role to play in a relationship's success or failure, I'm taking responsibility for the parts I played
As she laughs my name
Meanwhile, my partner has moved on and is currently finding joy in life without me
Love on a two-way street
Ultimately, our love was built upon the foundation of mutual affection and respect
And lost it on a lonely highway
But despite how strong that foundation was, our love couldn't withstand the difficulties of life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bert Keyes, Sylvia Robinson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I found love on a two way street
And lost it on a lonely highway
Love on a two way street
And lost it on a lonely highway
True love,
Will never die
So I've been told
But now I must cry
It is finally goodbye
I know
With music softly playing,
Her lips were gently saying
"I love you"
She held me in desperation
I thought it was a revelation
And then she walked out
How could I be so blind
To give up love the very first time
To be fooled is a hurting pain
To be loved and fooled is a crying shame
While I bear the blame
As she laughs my name
With music softly playing
Her lips were gently saying
"Honey, I love you."
She held me in desperation
I thought it was a revelation
And then she walked out
I found love on a two way street
And lost it on a lonely highway
Love on a two way street
And lost it on a lonely highway
Bye, bye baby, bye, bye
Lost it on a lonely highway
Kenneth Ostrer
1970: all-time masterpiece
2022: all-time masterpiece
There really is no precedent for this song. It's one of the most beautifully produced masterpieces I've ever heard. Desert island kinda thing
❤
JadensBoxPit
Almost 2023
Mike
Up there with "Oh Girl" and "Didn't I blow your mind this Time".
Justhereyeah1
@JadensBoxPitlistening here in 2023
JadensBoxPit
@Justhereyeah1 agreed
Kathleen Vertucci
2023
Andrew Havass
Love it !!! I was about 10 years old when this first came out . I'm 60 now and it still sounds just as great as when I first heard it .
Wendy Mcconnaughy
I'm 67 brings best the greatest memories
Donna Meyer
Me too love it!
america1888
This melody is extremely melancholy and soothing to soul. The original version is the best one here.