Got to find a way
The Moments Lyrics


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I gotta find a way, I gotta find a way
I gotta find a way, I gotta find a way
I gotta find a way, I gotta find a way

Attention ladies and gentlemen!
Flight 214 is now boarding at gate 12.
For New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington,
Richmond, Atlanta and Miami.


I rushed right over
Just as soon as I read
(Her letter)
Her letter,

And oh, I don't know if there's still enough time
Left for me
(To get her,)
To get her.

Because my baby is already standing in line
There's not enough time for me to change her mind

But I
(Gotta find a way to get us back together)
Gotta find a way, show me
(Gotta find a way to get us back together)
Oh, I gotta find a way, yeah
(Gotta find a way)
Gotta find a way
Hey, hey, hey
(Oh)

Last call for Flight 214
For New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington,
Richmond, Atlanta and Miami.
All aboard please

Gotta get a ticket
Gonna get that seat
Right next to her
Right next to my baby
I wanna show that girl
I wanna be true and I'm gonna do my very best for her
Yeah

I know I've caused her
So much heartache and pain
(I'm the one to blame)
But I wanna change

Now I
(Gotta find a way to get us back together)
Gotta find a way, some how
(Gotta find a way to get us back)
(Together, together , together, together)
Oh, I gotta find a way, yeah
(Gotta find a way)
Gotta find a way
Some how
(Oh)

Welcome aboard Flight 214
Will you please fasten your seatbelt and observe the
"No Smoking" sign.

(Gotta find a way to get us back together, oh)
(Gotta find a way to get us back)
(Together, together, together, together)

(Gotta find a way to get us back together, oh)




(Gotta find a way to get us back)
(Together, together, together, together)

Overall Meaning

The Moments' song "Gotta Find a Way" centers on a man's attempt to win back his heartbroken lover. The singer is desperate to reunite with his partner after reading her letter, but he fears that there may not be enough time to repair the damage he's done to their relationship. However, he's determined to try and find a way to get her back. The song is an emotional plea for a second chance at love.


The opening of the song includes a boarding announcement for Flight 214 to various cities along the eastern seaboard. This adds a sense of urgency to the singer's situation, as time is running out for him to win back his love before she leaves on a trip. He's determined to find a way to win her back, even if it means boarding the same flight as her.


Throughout the song, the lyrics emphasize the singer's willingness to change and be a better partner to his lover. He admits to causing her pain and heartache in the past, but he's ready to do whatever it takes to make things right. The song ends with the singer finally boarding the flight and hoping to sit next to his beloved, ready to prove his love and commitment.


Line by Line Meaning

I gotta find a way, I gotta find a way
The urgency and repetition of this line emphasizes the singer's determination to resolve a particular issue.


Attention ladies and gentlemen!
The announcement of the flight is meant to set the scene for the story that follows.


Flight 214 is now boarding at gate 12.
This line specifies the details of the flight that is being announced.


For New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Richmond, Atlanta and Miami.
This line lists the various destinations of the flight, which are important to the story's plot.


I rushed right over
The artist moved quickly to resolve the issue at hand.


Just as soon as I read (Her letter)
The singer received a message from someone, prompting their reaction.


Her letter,
The letter mentioned before is likely significant to the story, but its contents are not explicitly stated.


And oh, I don't know if there's still enough time Left for me (To get her,)
The time-sensitive nature of the situation is emphasized, as the artist is not sure if they can resolve the issue in time.


Because my baby is already standing in line
The artist's love interest is already taking action, which adds to the urgency of the situation.


There's not enough time for me to change her mind
The artist recognizes that they may not be able to change their love interest's decision, which heightens the tension.


But I (Gotta find a way to get us back together)
The repeated use of 'gotta find a way' emphasize the singer's determination.


Gotta find a way, show me (Gotta find a way to get us back together)
The artist is asking for guidance or help in achieving their goal of reuniting with their love interest.


Oh, I gotta find a way, yeah (Gotta find a way)
The singer is reiterating their strong desire to resolve the situation.


Gotta find a way Hey, hey, hey (Oh)
The repetition of 'gotta find a way' and the addition of 'hey, hey, hey' once again highlight the singer's persistence.


Last call for Flight 214 For New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Richmond, Atlanta and Miami. All aboard please
This line serves as another reminder of the time-sensitive nature of the situation, as well as the importance of catching the right flight.


Gotta get a ticket Gonna get that seat Right next to her
The artist is taking tangible steps to achieve their goal of reuniting with their love interest.


Right next to my baby I wanna show that girl I wanna be true and I'm gonna do my very best for her Yeah
The artist is describing the way they feel about their love interest and their intentions for the future.


I know I've caused her So much heartache and pain (I'm the one to blame) But I wanna change
The singer acknowledges their past mistakes and wrongdoing, but is determined to make things right.


Now I (Gotta find a way to get us back together) Gotta find a way, some how (Gotta find a way to get us back) (Together, together , together, together)
Once again, the singer is expressing their determination to make things right with their love interest.


Welcome aboard Flight 214 Will you please fasten your seatbelt and observe the No Smoking sign.
This is the moment where the artist is presumably on board the flight, again emphasizing the time-sensitive nature of the situation.


(Gotta find a way to get us back together, oh) (Gotta find a way to get us back) (Together, together, together, together)
The repetition of this refrain underscores the artist's persistence, and the importance of their goal of reuniting with their love interest.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRINSLEY ALLAN FORDE, ANGUS GAYE, TONY ROBINSON, LESLIE FORDE

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Comments from YouTube:

@Blackgodamen26

Thank you for this old school song 🎤🎙️ they don't make great songs like this anymore 👉🏿 🎶

@alphonsowilliams5072

It's 1972/73, friday night, saturday night. I'm 10 years old and listening to this song spin on that HiFi Stereo we had, while the grown folks were talking, laughing, drinking and playing cards in the other room. Memories...

@luisrojas3173

I know I ain’t the only one who shed a few tears to this song.

@alexis3480

My dad says this is the greatest music. Memories.

@ishathomas5709

alexis m the music is sound good ver

@lindagibson24

Love this group. Smooth RnB voices..Gotta find away to get us back, together....❤️😘

@jonvolcaman9309

High school in Puerto Rico 1975. I played this song over and over. Crazy memories.

@natedogg4035

I'm listening to this song now looking at a full moon, in my feelings
Being lonely isn't easy, Because women today don't want this kind of old school love, and the ones that do are already took, Having flashbacks of old relationships and wondering why things didn't work out, trying to find a love that was lost a long time ago, Can't find love like that anymore
If i could find one that really loved old School music with some class I'd be happy with that and without the toxicity and mad drama, due to the baby mamma. Man I miss the late 80s and early 90s the early 20s was okay but after that, the old 50 became the new late 30s and here comes the twerking and the good days of music is lost forever, because today's music is garbage."

@margaretswanagan8237

I know what you’re talking about

@deborahpatterson7692

Still play this and I think of my late husband he played this song all the time for me. I was working in SACRAMENTO and contemplating some ‘changes’ . He got a ticket came to Sacramento and we flew back together. The 50’s 60’s 70’s were songs of praise to women . I don’t listen to what they call ‘music’ now😔I miss the ‘good old days’

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