Like the great groups that have come before, such as Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, Singers Unlimited, Manhattan Transfer and Take 6, they have learned from the best and taken the art form to new levels.
Their interests are rooted in jazz, but often Brazilian, R&B, classical, and pop influences are included with equal creativity and authenticity.
Stolen Moments
New York Voices Lyrics
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Stolen moments...
If i told you i love you, pretty baby,
Would it make up for what they say?
If i hold you and shield you, darlin`,
Will you linger awhile today?
If i hold you and hug you,
My kissin` won`t bug you,
I`ll never desert you,
And someday will find us
Where people won`t bind us
To the hands of time.
I can use more than moments, pretty baby,
And i know where you steal them from.
There are so many things i`ll teach you,
And they call me a useless bum.
They just chatter and clatter
And patter and matter,
They titter and twitter,
Their glitter gets bitter,
But we`re here,
I steered here,
It`s weird here,
Those beards, dear,
Watch the pantomime.
Watch the pantomime.
In the New York Voices' song "Stolen Moments", the singer is conveying their desire for someone they love, and their yearning to share more than just stolen moments with them. The lyrics "If I told you I love you, pretty baby, Would it make up for what they say?" suggest that society, or perhaps the people around them, disapprove of their relationship or maybe the way they feel about each other. Despite the social pressure, the singer offers to hold, shield, and embrace their partner, promising to never desert them. They speak of wanting to escape the constraints of time and societal expectations so they can be together freely.
The lyrics "There are so many things I'll teach you, And they call me a useless bum" indicates that the singer is offering to teach and guide their partner despite being judged negatively by others. The lines "They just chatter and clatter And patter and matter, They titter and twitter, Their glitter gets bitter" reveals the singer's frustration with the naysayers and gossipers surrounding them. The final line, "Watch the pantomime," can be interpreted as a dismissal of those who cannot understand the depth of their feelings or relationship, and the determination to cherish their stolen moments regardless.
Line by Line Meaning
Stolen moments...
The brief, secret times we share together
Stolen moments...
The brief, secret times we share together
If i told you i love you, pretty baby,
If I explained my true feelings for you, my dear
Would it make up for what they say?
Could it nullify the negative things they say about us?
If i hold you and shield you, darlin`,
If I protect you from criticism and rumors, my love
Will you linger awhile today?
Can we stay together a little longer today?
If i hold you and hug you,
If I embrace you with love
My kissin` won`t bug you,
My affection won't be annoying to you
The gossips won`t hurt you,
The rumors and speculations won't affect you
I`ll never desert you,
I'll never leave or abandon you
And someday will find us
And one day we'll be somewhere
Where people won`t bind us
Where society won't restrict us
To the hands of time.
To the constraints of time and aging
I can use more than moments, pretty baby,
I desire more than just fleeting, stolen moments, my love
And i know where you steal them from.
And I know where you find the time to spend with me
There are so many things i`ll teach you,
There's so much I want to share and teach you
And they call me a useless bum.
Despite this, people still criticize and disparage me
They just chatter and clatter
They make meaningless noise
And patter and matter,
And discuss insignificant things
They titter and twitter,
They gossip and spread rumors
Their glitter gets bitter,
Their glamorous facade becomes corrupted and unpleasant
But we`re here,
Despite everything, we're still together
I steered here,
I made sure we found each other
It`s weird here,
Our situation is unusual and peculiar
Those beards, dear,
Those old-fashioned, judgmental people
Watch the pantomime.
Just watch their pointless, hypocritical performance.
Writer(s): Oliver Nelson Copyright: Alameda Music Company O.B.O. Noslen Music Company LLC
Contributed by Sadie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.