This Magic Moment
The Americans Lyrics


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This magic moment
So different and so new
Was like any other
Until I kissed you

And then it happened
It took me by surprise
I knew that you felt it too
By the look in your eyes

Sweeter than wine (sweeter than wine)
Softer than a summer night (softer than a summer night)
Everything I want to have (everything, everything)
Whenever I hold you tight

This magic moment (this magic moment)
While your lips are close to mine
Will last forever
Forever, till the end of time (this magic moment)

Whoa, oh, (this magic moment) oh

Sweeter than wine (sweeter than wine)
Softer than a summer night (softer than a summer night)
Everything I want to have (everything, everything)
Whenever I hold you tight

This magic moment (this magic moment)
While your lips are close to mine
Will last forever (this magic moment)
Forever, till the end of time (magic)

Whoa, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh


Magic, magic, magic

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Americans' song "This Magic Moment" describe the overwhelming feeling of falling in love. The singer describes how this moment with his lover was different from any other, and it became magical as soon as they kissed. He knew that his lover felt the same way too, by the look in their eyes. The singer goes on to describe his lover as "sweeter than wine" and "softer than a summer night," saying that she is everything he wants to have whenever he holds her tight. The chorus repeats the refrain “This magic moment” which highlights the momentousness and enchantment of this specific moment. The song ends on a note of eternal love - this magic moment while your lips are close to mine will last forever until the end of time.


Line by Line Meaning

This magic moment
The current situation is inexplicably special


So different and so new
Unlike anything I've experienced before


Was like any other
At first glance, it appeared unremarkable


Until I kissed you
But something changed after that moment


And then it happened
A significant event occurred


It took me by surprise
It was unexpected


I knew that you felt it too
I understood that you shared the same experience


By the look in your eyes
Based on the expression in your gaze


Sweeter than wine (sweeter than wine)
This feeling is even more pleasant than the taste of wine


Softer than a summer night (softer than a summer night)
This feeling is even more gentle than a summer evening


Everything I want to have (everything, everything)
All that I desire is present in this moment


Whenever I hold you tight
Whenever I embrace you closely


While your lips are close to mine
When our mouths are in close proximity


Will last forever
This moment will persist eternally


Forever, till the end of time (this magic moment)
This moment will endure, even beyond the passage of time


Whoa, oh, (this magic moment) oh
An expression of emotion or physical sensation


Magic, magic, magic
A repetition of the essence of this moment




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jerome Pomus, Mortimer Shuman

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@stevemelzack7068

My wife and I chose this song at our wedding and yesterday she passed away in hospital and the doctors let me play this tune as she slipped away as I held her hand.. it was beautiful and emotional

@Bruh-zr3qw

.ayy she

@Bruh-zr3qw

May she 4ever RIP my condolences to u and ur family glad u have great memories to remember her GOD BLESS

@sylvialawrence4431

Love and prayers to you and your family.

@704JOE

THAT'S HOW I WANNA GO.......

@stevemelzack7068

and now every time i hear this song i cry as i grieve. its the most beutiful song and an amazing version

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@warrenclaire

My wife is in ICU now. This is our song and I play it every day for her. ❤

@Frenite

How’s she doing?

@nitwitt50

😢 Sorry I hope everything will be alright.

@diannedrinnan

Blessings 🙏

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