Moment Of Glory
Rod Stewart Lyrics


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Here is a story that is bound to amuse ya
(About a fine young couple startin' out in life)
A dedicated husband and a real fine worker
(Who lived for his children and his beautiful wife)
But one night in Dallas at a computer convention
(He got so loaded he could hardly stand)
Woke up with a heavy head and a strange girl beside him
(Returned home a worried guilty man)
But inside his coat his wife found a note
It said "Thanks for the good time Can I see you again"
She asked him "Why oh why" Tears rollin' down her eyes
"Would you give it all up for a moment of glory" glory

Packed up all her bags and returned to her mother
(Two small children clinging to her dress)
Hurt and disillusioned but never down hearted
(She picked up the pieces of her broken life)
And meanwhile back in Boston the culprit lie thinkin'
(Trying to find the answer in a bottle of wine)
Fired from his job and missing his children
(He didn't care one way if he lived or died)
Oh what a crying shame nobody else to blame
For one night of pleasure he had given her pain
Oh how it was so hard to climb so far to give it all up
For a moment of glory, glory

As the months rolled by and accusations fly
The bloodsuckin' lawyers know they're in for a kill
The gold war begins she's takin' off her rings
Close friends take sides while the waters are still

Phone rang twice in his stone cold appartment
(It was his little boy Johnny and his sister Beth)
They said "Daddy we miss you would you talk to Mommy"
(A line of communication he had sadly missed)
She said "Now don't get me wrong this is where you belong"
I said "Good-bye children we can work it all out"
"But don't you ever forget how this family has bled
'Cause you give it all up for a moment of glory" glory

Won't you give it all up
You give it all up




Won't you give it all up
You give it all up

Overall Meaning

Rod Stewart's song, "Moment of Glory" tells the story of a couple whose marriage falls apart after the husband, a hardworking man and dedicated father, cheats on his wife after getting drunk at a computer convention in Dallas. Despite his guilt, he still goes home to his family but his wife finds a note from the woman he cheated with in his coat pocket. Hurt and disillusioned, she packs up her bags along with their two children and goes to live with her mother. The husband, meanwhile, loses his job and becomes devastated, finding solace in alcohol. As accusations fly and lawyers become involved, the couple's close friends take sides and a bitter court battle ensues. The wife, however, remains strong-willed and determined to pick up the pieces of her life and move on, encouraging her children to do the same, despite the pain they have endured.


The lyrics of "Moment of Glory" are a lighthearted-sounding way to express a sad, painful reality for many couples - infidelity, broken families, and the impact of poor decision-making. The song is a cautionary tale about the consequences of giving in to temptation and losing sight of what is truly important: one's family.


Line by Line Meaning

Here is a story that is bound to amuse ya
I have a tale that I think you'll find interesting.


(about a fine young couple startin' out in life)
The story is about a young, newlywed couple just starting their lives together.


(who lived for his children and his beautiful wife)
The man was dedicated to his family and loved his wife and children very much.


(he got so loaded he could hardly stand)
One night, at a computer convention in Dallas, the man got extremely drunk.


(returned home a worried guilty man)
He came home afterward feeling guilty and worried about what he had done.


But inside his coat his wife found a note
The man had a note in his coat pocket.


It said "Thanks for the good time Can I see you again"
The note was from the woman he had been with, thanking him for the good time and asking to see him again.


She asked him "Why oh why" Tears rollin' down her eyes
The man's wife asked him why he had cheated on her, tears rolling down her face.


"would you give it all up for a moment of glory" glory
She questioned whether it was worth giving up everything they had for one fleeting moment of pleasure.


Packed up all her bags and returned to her mother
The wife packed her bags and went to stay with her mother.


(Two small children clinging to her dress)
She had her two small children with her, clinging to her dress.


(she picked up the pieces of her broken life)
Despite being hurt and disillusioned, she was determined to pick up the pieces of her broken life and move forward.


(trying to find the answer in a bottle of wine)
Meanwhile, the man was in Boston, drinking and trying to find answers to his problems.


(he didn't care one way if he lived or died)
He didn't care about his life or what happened to him.


Oh what a crying shame nobody else to blame
It was a terrible situation and there was no one else to blame for the pain he had caused.


for one night of pleasure he had given her pain
The man had caused his wife a lot of pain for the sake of one night of pleasure.


Oh how it was so hard to climb so far to give it all up
It was difficult for the man to have built so much in his life, only to throw it all away for one moment of lust.


As the months rolled by and accusations fly
Over the following months, there were many accusations and arguments being thrown around.


the bloodsuckin' lawyers know they're in for a kill
Lawyers know they will make a lot of money from this messy divorce case.


The gold war begins she's takin' off her rings
The couple is fighting over money and possessions, and the wife has taken off her wedding ring.


Close friends take sides while the waters are still
Their friends have taken sides in the divorce, while things are still being figured out and settled.


(it was his little boy Johnny and his sister Beth)
The man's children called him, Johnny and Beth.


(a line of communication he had sadly missed)
He had missed out on a lot of communication with his children.


She said "Now don't get me wrong this is where you belong"
His wife told him that he belonged where he was, away from the family.


I said "Good-bye children we can work it all out"
The man told his children goodbye, despite not having figured things out with his wife.


"But don't you ever forget how this family has bled
He tells his children to remember the pain and hurt caused by his actions.


'cause you give it all up for a moment of glory" glory
He reminds them that he gave up everything for a fleeting moment of pleasure.


Won't you give it all up
The song ends with a repeat of the chorus, asking listeners to consider whether it's worth giving up everything for a moment of thrill.


you give it all up
The song ends with a repeat of the chorus, asking listeners to consider whether it's worth giving up everything for a moment of thrill.


Won't you give it all up
The song ends with a repeat of the chorus, asking listeners to consider whether it's worth giving up everything for a moment of thrill.


you give it all up
The song ends with a repeat of the chorus, asking listeners to consider whether it's worth giving up everything for a moment of thrill.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carmine Rojas, Chuck Kentis, Jeff Golub, Rod Stewart

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