Stolen Moments
Frank Zappa Lyrics
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[Trumpet solo by Walt Fowler
Frauenthal Auditorium, Muskegon, Michigan
March 1, 1988
The lyrics to Frank Zappa's song "Stolen Moments" are an instrumental piece featuring a trumpet solo by Walt Fowler. However, the lyrics to the song are actually written by Oliver Nelson, a jazz saxophonist and composer. The title of the song refers to the fleeting moments in life that we often overlook or take for granted. The song itself is a beautiful tribute to the moments in life that are often forgotten or ignored, and encourages the listener to cherish every moment that they have.
Line by Line Meaning
From the stolen moments of your time
Taking precious moments of your life without permission
All the hours that we waste
Time we spend on meaningless things
Keeps me wanting more
The brief moments are never enough
Still I can't ignore
I cannot resist these moments
Stolen moments of your time
Taking precious moments of your life without permission
Like a thief in the night
Sneaking in and taking without notice or permission
I'm in and out of your life
Coming and going without any commitment
Knowing it's just not right
Understanding that this behavior is wrong
Stolen moments of your time
Taking precious moments of your life without permission
I stay just long enough
I linger for just the right amount of time
To softly say goodnight
Leaving quietly without causing disturbance
With just one stolen kiss
A fleeting moment of passion
Unto the next abyss
Moving on to the next stolen moment
Stolen moments of your time
Taking precious moments of your life without permission
Till we meet again
Until the next time we steal these moments
I'll keep stealing
Continuing to take without permission
Stolen moments of your time
Taking precious moments of your life without permission
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OLIVER E. NELSON
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jstringer213
this was known to be one of Zappa's all time favorite pieces.
Joe Savage
This was a special moment many years ago. I am a fan of both musicians, could not believe I saw them together.
SLAYERSWINE
Auditorium Theater. Chicago. Zappa's very last concert in my hometown. I was there too...
Nuno GG P
200% agree. these two tracks must be just one. Awesome Moments . i just can be thankful on how clever and intelligent was this fusion of two kind of great sounds. love them both. Great homage to the blessed Stolen Moments. thanks for your excelent work mixing the tracks
BobPagani
Nice subtle edit so well-done that only a person who has heard the CD version of this a million times would even notice it.
KinskyMusic
Ah yes, I know what you mean, Mister
SpatialBlues
Thank you, that’s an extremely high compliment. I was always so disappointed at the transition between the two tracks and was hellbent on making it a seamless listen.
SLAYERSWINE
I was at this show. Second time I got to see Mr Frank Zappa. This was his last tour in the US...
SpatialBlues
Awesome!
bassundbesser
Me and some good Friends of mine were so Happy that we use the moment for visiting his last Show in Hamburg manny manny years sog. Please excuse myself, that there's no Video on YouTube to share. Greetz from warm north Germany.