Moment
John Yap Lyrics


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I've never felt this way before
This good feeling of wanting more
I thought that this was meant to be
But I know that I let the moment pass
I can't go back to the good old days
Where we'd get lost in each others gaze
Oh what I'd give to go back to that
But I know that I let the moment pass
Oh what could have been
Just keeps running through my mind
You were my sunshine
In the darkest days
Of my life
It only took a month or two
For me to notice I missed you
Oh I know I'm too late for that
Cuz I know that I let the moment pass
When I messed up and said that this should end
Oh what could have been
Just keeps running through my mind
You were my sunshine
In the darkest days
Of my life
Cuz I know I let that moment pass
All I can do is just look back
At all the happy little memories
That we had in the past
Oh there's no going back
I know that I hurt you
There's no excuse for that
All I can say is I'm sorry
I let my feelings guide me
All I can say is that I'm sorry
Cuz I let that moment pass
Cuz we could've been so much more
Something that no one's seen before
Something only kids could really dream of
We were out of that little tale where
Two lovers would drop the sail
And boat away to find their Neverland




Here's to hoping that I get to hold your hand
Cuz I know that I just let that moment pass

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of John Yap's song "Moment" convey a sense of regret and longing for a missed opportunity in a romantic relationship. The singer expresses that they have never felt this way before, experiencing a strong desire for more. They believed that this connection was meant to be, but they acknowledge that they let the moment slip away. The lyrics evoke a nostalgia for the past, yearning to go back to the "good old days" when they were completely immersed in each other's presence. However, they come to terms with the fact that they cannot turn back time and lament their missed chance.


The singer continues to reflect on what could have been, with thoughts of the person they lost running through their mind. The person was their source of happiness during the dark days of their life, but it only took a short amount of time for them to realize how much they missed them. They are aware that it is too late now, feeling remorse for their decision to end the relationship. The lyrics reveal that all they can do is look back at the happy memories they shared, acknowledging the hurt they caused and expressing their sincerest apologies.


Overall, the song "Moment" tells a story of a missed opportunity for love and the regret that follows. It portrays the pain of realizing what could have been and the desire to go back in time to change the outcome, but ultimately accepting that the chance is gone.


Line by Line Meaning

I've never felt this way before
I've never experienced this particular feeling before


This good feeling of wanting more
This pleasant sensation that makes me desire for more


I thought that this was meant to be
I believed that this was destined to happen


But I know that I let the moment pass
However, I am aware that I allowed the opportunity to slip away


I can't go back to the good old days
I am unable to return to the past when things were enjoyable


Where we'd get lost in each others gaze
When we used to be completely absorbed in each other's eyes


Oh what I'd give to go back to that
Oh, the sacrifices I would make to relive those moments


But I know that I let the moment pass
However, I am aware that I allowed the opportunity to slip away


Oh what could have been
Oh, the possibilities and opportunities that were missed


Just keeps running through my mind
Continuously repeating and occupying my thoughts


You were my sunshine
You brought warmth and light into my life


In the darkest days
During the most difficult and challenging times


Of my life
In my existence


It only took a month or two
It didn't take long, only around a month or two


For me to notice I missed you
For me to realize that I yearned for your presence


Oh I know I'm too late for that
Oh, I am aware that it is now too late for that realization


Cuz I know that I let the moment pass
Because I am aware that I allowed the opportunity to slip away


When I messed up and said that this should end
When I made a mistake and expressed that this should come to an end


All I can do is just look back
The only thing I can do is reflect on the past


At all the happy little memories
Remembering all the small and joyful moments


That we had in the past
That we shared previously


Oh there's no going back
Oh, it is not possible to return


I know that I hurt you
I am aware that I caused you pain


There's no excuse for that
There is no justification for my actions


All I can say is I'm sorry
The only thing I can do is apologize


I let my feelings guide me
I allowed my emotions to lead my actions


Cuz I let that moment pass
Because I allowed the opportunity to slip away


Cuz we could've been so much more
Because we had the potential to become something greater


Something that no one's seen before
Something unique and unprecedented


Something only kids could really dream of
Something that only children could truly imagine


We were out of that little tale where
We were beyond the confines of that small narrative in which


Two lovers would drop the sail
Two lovers would lower the sail


And boat away to find their Neverland
And sail away to discover their own magical place


Here's to hoping that I get to hold your hand
I hope for the chance to hold your hand


Cuz I know that I just let that moment pass
Because I am aware that I simply allowed the opportunity to slip away




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: John Andrew Yap

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