Moments
Sandy Denny Lyrics


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These are the moments that we love so well
Precious moments caught within a spell
All too soon our lives they fade away
These are the moments that we wish would stay

If I had my life to live again
I would choose to be with you my friend
Time moves slowly and it goes so fast
And who knows how long the days will last

So cherish deep within you
The love you get today
Let the moment linger
For tomorrow steals that away
Yes tomorrow steals that away

Cherish deep within you
The love you get today
Let the moment linger
For tomorrow steals that away
Tomorrow steals that away

These are the memories that we made so well
Lives like stories that we long to tell




When we're old with not too much to say
We'll have the memories that we made today

Overall Meaning

Sandy Denny's song "Moments" is a poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of life and a reminder to cherish the moments that matter most. The first verse sets the tone, describing those perfect, joyful moments that seem suspended in time, but that inevitably slip away all too soon. The second verse takes a more introspective tone, with the singer imagining a life where they could choose to spend all their time with a loved one. The chorus then repeats the message of the song: that we should appreciate the love we have today, because tomorrow may take it away.


The final verse brings the song full circle, combining the themes of memory and the passage of time. It suggests that when we are old and unable to create new memories, it is the memories of the moments we cherished that will sustain us. Denny's delivery is simple and affecting, her voice conveying both the joy and the sadness inherent in the song's themes.


Overall, "Moments" is a beautiful reminder to cherish the brief imprints of joy that life offers. It reminds us to hold onto those moments as long as we can, and to take comfort in the memories they create.


Line by Line Meaning

These are the moments that we love so well
These specific instances are the ones that we hold dearest


Precious moments caught within a spell
Special times that have a powerful, enchanting impact on us


All too soon our lives they fade away
Our existence doesn't last long, and it's important to recognize that


These are the moments that we wish would stay
These are the specific periods that we want to keep forever


If I had my life to live again
In hindsight, if I could repeat my time here


I would choose to be with you my friend
I would opt to spend time with you as my companion


Time moves slowly and it goes so fast
Although time passes at a slow rate, it still flies by


And who knows how long the days will last
There's no telling how long our days on Earth will be


So cherish deep within you
Hold onto it strongly


The love you get today
The affection you receive presently


Let the moment linger
Permit that particular moment to extend further


For tomorrow steals that away
The future can rob you of it


Yes tomorrow steals that away
Undeniably, the future can take it away


These are the memories that we made so well
These experiences are the ones that we created greatly


Lives like stories that we long to tell
Our existence is similar to tales that we yearn to share


When we're old with not too much to say
When our age has advanced us and left us with little to express


We'll have the memories that we made today
We'll possess the experiences that we formed at present




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