Caught Up In The Moment
Big $ Rich Lyrics


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She was sittin' at a bar in LAX, readin' Cosmo "how to have good sex"
When she saw him walking through the security check
Well she gave him a wink, said, "come over here, hey hey good lookin'
Can I buy you a beer?" It's like Nelly said, "It's gettin' hot in here!"
She said, "I'm headin' out to Vegas on a 747 in 35 minutes down at gate 11
If you wanna get lucky I'll take you to Heaven
He said, "I got a million dollar meeting up in New York City
If I ain't there it'll be a cryin' pity, but somethin' 'bout you's too damn pretty!"

Yeah, they got a caught up in the moment, couldn't help themselves
They got caught up in the moment, got wild as hell
It was everything they wanted right then and there
They got caught up in the moment, caught up, caught up

At 20,000 feet on a South West flight she whispered to him, "We ain't got all night"
So he reached up and turned off the overhead light
And by the time they landed sure enough it was more than lust, but less then love
Ther were full-fledged members of the "you know what club"!

Yeah, they got a caught up in the moment, couldn't help themselves
They got caught up in the moment, got wild as hell
It was everything they wanted right then and there
They got caught up in the moment, caught up, caught up

He was 10 grand up at a blackjack table, she was dressed to the nines
Drinkin' fine Black Lable he said, "I think I'm gonna cash out and buy you a diamond ring"
So they headed down the strip to the wedding chapel in a stretch limousine that was
Candy Apple, got married by a preacher man that looked just like the king!

Yeah, they got a caught up in the moment, couldn't help themselves
They got caught up in the moment, got wild as hell




It was everything they wanted right then and there
They got caught up in the moment, caught up, caught up

Overall Meaning

The song "Caught Up In The Moment" by Big & Rich depicts a tale of lust, love and impulse that led to an unexpected union. The story begins with the female protagonist sitting at a bar in LAX reading a magazine about sex, and she sees the male lead walking through the security check. She invites him over, offers to buy him a beer and lets him know she's headed to Las Vegas in thirty-five minutes. The male lead has an important meeting in New York City, but he can't resist the temptation of the lady's beauty. They share a steamy moment on a flight to Vegas, and by the time they land, they've joined the "you know what club."


The couple finally ends up getting hitched after the male lead wins big in a casino and decides to buy his love a ring. They head to a wedding chapel in Candy Apple limousine, and they get married by a preacher who looks just like Elvis. Throughout the song, the couple is described as being caught up in the heat of the moment and unable to resist their attraction to one another.


Overall, the song is a cautionary tale about getting caught up in the moment and the consequences that can arise from impulsive decisions. It also highlights the passion and excitement that comes with spontaneity and living in the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

She was sittin' at a bar in LAX, readin' Cosmo "how to have good sex"
She was waiting at a bar at the airport, reading a magazine about tips to improve her sexual life


When she saw him walking through the security check
She noticed him passing through the security checkpoint


Well she gave him a wink, said, "come over here, hey hey good lookin'
She flirtatiously signaled him to come closer with a cute compliment


Can I buy you a beer?" It's like Nelly said, "It's gettin' hot in here!"
She offered to buy him a drink while referring to a popular song about feeling hot and bothered


She said, "I'm headin' out to Vegas on a 747 in 35 minutes down at gate 11
She revealed her travel plan of leaving to Las Vegas soon from the nearby gate


If you wanna get lucky I'll take you to Heaven
She hinted that she could offer him a pleasurable experience on their trip to Vegas


He said, "I got a million dollar meeting up in New York City
He informed her about a business meeting in New York for which he had to attend


If I ain't there it'll be a cryin' pity, but somethin' 'bout you's too damn pretty!"
He expressed regret at possibly missing his meeting but found her too attractive to ignore


At 20,000 feet on a South West flight she whispered to him, "We ain't got all night"
While on a plane flying at 20,000 feet, she reminded him that they had limited time


So he reached up and turned off the overhead light
He responded to her romantic gesture by turning off the overhead light to create a more intimate setting


And by the time they landed sure enough it was more than lust, but less then love
As their plane landed, their affection had progressed beyond physical attraction but wasn't love yet


Ther were full-fledged members of the "you know what club"!
They had explicitly expressed their physical attraction towards each other on the flight


He was 10 grand up at a blackjack table, she was dressed to the nines
He won ten thousand dollars while gambling, and she was dressed elegantly


Drinkin' fine Black Lable he said, "I think I'm gonna cash out and buy you a diamond ring"
Drinking an expensive brand of whiskey, he decided to use his gambling winnings to buy her a valuable present


So they headed down the strip to the wedding chapel in a stretch limousine that was Candy Apple,
They then drove down the road to a wedding chapel in a fancy Candy Apple red stretch limousine


Got married by a preacher man that looked just like the king!
They had a wedding ceremony performed by a minister that resembled Elvis Presley


Yeah, they got a caught up in the moment, couldn't help themselves
They got carried away in their passion, unable to control their emotions


They got caught up in the moment, got wild as hell
Their emotions led them to behave recklessly


It was everything they wanted right then and there
They enjoyed everything they wanted to experience at that moment


They got caught up in the moment, caught up, caught up
They allowed their impulses, excitement, and attraction to get the best of them




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: KENNY ALPHIN, JOHN D. RICH

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