If you're listening, yeah
And we go round and round
Life is just a moment in time
And we go round and round
Life is just a moment in time
And we go round and round
Life is just a moment in time
And we go round and round
Life is just a moment in time

I recall being three when Sunny passed away one of the greatest
In my eyes till this very day too young to understand but
Understood the ways of good and evil life and death was in the breath of times fate
And God only knows what kept Peggy straight
'Cause in the very next year my aunt Dorothy was the late
More beautiful than the word it was like killing a mockingbird
She was so young like the new year was all you heard almost
Saw it so clear the good times that we had when my
Momma showed me pictures life wasn't so bad I got baby sat
By Pat when Bedie was a small guy and in our cousins eyes we
Were both small fries, jazzywazzys growing up to be a big girl now
Father figure understands a man might like her profile
I let sink in a while and told let 'em like ya style both you
And ebony I be damned if this short life ain't heavenly peace
And harmony family season and it goes

And we go round and round
Life is just a moment in time
And we go round and round
Life is just a moment in time
And we go round and round
Life is just a moment in time
And we go round and round
Life is just a moment in time
And we go round and round
Life is just a moment in time
And we go round and round
Life is just a moment in time
And we go round and round
Life is just a moment in time
And we go round and round
Life is just a moment in time

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of The Pharcyde's "Moment in Time" serve as a reminder that life is fleeting, and that we go through cycles of ups and downs, joys and sorrows. As the song progresses, rapper Bootie Brown offers personal anecdotes about the loss of loved ones, highlighting the impact these moments have on our lives. He shares memories of family members who have passed away, including his grandfather Sunny and his aunt Dorothy. In doing so, he emphasizes the importance of cherishing the good times, and finding peace and harmony with family and friends.

The song's lyrics are also notable for their introspective quality, as Bootie Brown reflects on the meaning of life and the importance of family. He acknowledges that life is full of both good and bad, and that it is our ability to navigate these moments with grace and understanding that gives life its meaning. Additionally, the song's use of repetition, with the phrase "we go round and round" repeated several times throughout the chorus, emphasizes the cyclical nature of life and our constant need to adapt, evolve, and grow.

Line by Line Meaning

If you're listening, yeah
If you're paying attention to what I'm saying

And we go round and round
Life is cyclical and repetitive

Life is just a moment in time
Life is fleeting and brief

I recall being three when Sunny passed away one of the greatest
I remember being three years old when Sunny died, who was one of the greatest people in my eyes

In my eyes till this very day too young to understand but
In my mind, Sunny is still one of the greatest, even though I was too young to fully comprehend their greatness

Understood the ways of good and evil life and death was in the breath of times fate
Even though I was young, I understood that life and death were part of fate

And God only knows what kept Peggy straight
I don't know what kept Peggy on the right path

'Cause in the very next year my aunt Dorothy was the late
Unfortunately, the following year, my aunt Dorothy passed away

More beautiful than the word it was like killing a mockingbird
My aunt Dorothy was incredibly beautiful, like a moment that makes you speechless

She was so young like the new year was all you heard almost
Dorothy was so young that her death was all anyone could talk about, much like the start of a new year

Saw it so clear the good times that we had when my
I could see clearly the good times that we had together

Momma showed me pictures life wasn't so bad I got baby sat
My mom showed me pictures of our good times together and I was looked after as a baby

By Pat when Bedie was a small guy and in our cousins eyes we
I was looked after by Pat when my cousin Bedie was young

Were both small fries, jazzywazzys growing up to be a big girl now
Back then, we were just kids growing up, but now I'm finally becoming an adult

Father figure understands a man might like her profile
A fatherly figure understands that men might be attracted to her appearance

I let sink in a while and told let 'em like ya style both you
I thought about it for a while and realized that she should just let men appreciate her for who she is

And ebony I be damned if this short life ain't heavenly peace
This short life is heavenly, especially with people like Ebony in it

And harmony family season and it goes
We have harmony and family, and life continues to progress

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Derrick Lemel Stewart, Emandu Imani Rashaan Wilcox, M. Walkder, Romye Robinson, Trevant Jermaine Hardson

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