Wasn't There a Moment
Michael Feinstein Lyrics

You know I really can't recall the details
I have a vague recollection of certain events, but I can't seem to remember everything clearly.

It's horrific how the memory fails
It's scary how memories can fade away and become blurry, leaving me with a sense of loss and uncertainty.

As it fades into a blow, I forget just how things were
As time goes by, memories tend to become more and more distant, and it's hard to remember the exact details of past events.

My mind's become a wanderer
My thoughts often drift away, and I find myself daydreaming about the past and other distant memories.

But wasn't there a smile once so remarkable
I seem to recall a particular smile that stood out from the rest, as if it were a bright spot in a rather dim memory.

That's it's still on fire in my book of dreams
That particular smile has stayed with me over time, and it still burns bright in my mind, as if it were a recurring image in my dreams.

That pile of memories, all of you
My memories of you have piled up over time, and they're all mixed up and jumbled in my mind, making it hard to distinguish one from the other.

But when I saw it then through
At the time, that smile seemed so clear and distinct to me.

Why do I never find a clue
But now, I can't seem to recall the circumstances or the reasons behind that smile, and it's frustrating not to have any clues to help me remember.

To why that kissing smile withdrew
I can't figure out why that smile disappeared, or what caused it to fade away so quickly.

Wasn't there a moment where I knew?
Wasn't there a particular moment or event that triggered that smile, and if so, why can't I remember it?

Wasn't there a time when life was beautiful?
Wasn't there a time in the past when everything seemed wonderful and perfect, and I was filled with a sense of joy and contentment?

Like a pantomime
As if life were a grand performance or elaborate show, filled with ups and downs, laughter and tears, and unexpected plot twists.

When actors move sublimely sure of what they do
Like the actors in a play or musical, who move with grace and precision, and who always seem to know exactly what they're doing, no matter what happens on stage.

And my regrets are through
Back then, I had no regrets or doubts about my choices or my life, and I felt that anything was possible.

But there's one mystery I still pursue
But now, I am haunted by the mystery of that missing smile, and I can't seem to let it go or to find a way to remember it clearly.

When life was beautiful and blue
When everything seemed perfect, but also tinged with a sense of sadness or wistfulness, as if I knew that such moments couldn't last forever.

I can't recall the moment
Despite my efforts to remember, that moment with that smile still eludes me, and I can't seem to recall the precise details of it.

But wasn't there a moment
Yet, there must have been a moment when everything fell into place and that smile appeared, even if I can't remember it now.

When you loved me too?
That moment, that smile, that memory all point to a time when you and I were happy and in love, and I want to remember it so badly.