I Found Love on a Two Way Street
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I found love on a two-way street
And lost it on a lonely highway (I lost love, I lost love)
Love on a two-way street (I found love)
And lost it on a lonely highway (I lost love, I lost love)

True love will never die
So I've been told
But now I must cry
It is finally goodbye, I know, mmm

With music softly playing
Her lips were gently saying (I love you), "I love you" (I love you)
She held me in desperation
I thought it was a revelation
And then she walked out

How could I be so blind
To give up love the very first time
To be fooled is a hurting pain
To be loved then fooled is a crying shame
While I bear the blame
As she laughs my name

With music softly playing
Her lips were gently saying
"Honey, I love you" (I love you, I love you)
She held me in desperation
I thought it was a revelation
And then she walked out

I found love on a two-way street
And lost it on a lonely highway (I lost love, I lost love)




Love on a two-way street (I found love)
And lost it on a lonely highway (I lost love)

Overall Meaning

The Moments' song "Love On A Two Way Street" portrays a love story that started passionately and ended abruptly. The lyrics depict the singer finding love on a two-way street, referring to a reciprocal love where both partners were equally invested. However, the relationship takes a turn when the love is lost on a lonely highway, indicating a change in the emotional state of one of the partners. The loneliness of the highway could be interpreted as a symbol of a one-way street, where love is only given in one direction. The singer cries and says goodbye, signifying the end of the relationship.


The message of the song describes the fragility of love and the pain that comes with losing it. The verse, "True love will never die, so I've been told, but now I must cry, it is finally goodbye, I know," laments that love cannot survive all obstacles, as it's not always enough to sustain a relationship. The singer faces the reality of love's impermanence, which is both heartbreaking and enlightening. He then recalls the moment his partner confessed her love to him, which was once a hopeful and promising time, "With music softly playing, her lips were gently saying, 'I love you.' She held me in desperation, I thought it was a revelation, and then she walked out."


In conclusion, the song's lyrics serve as a reminder that love is never guaranteed, and it's essential to cherish it while it lasts. The singer's pain is palpable, but his introspection and acceptance of the situation indicate a potential for future healing and growth.


Line by Line Meaning

I found love on a two way street
I fell in love with someone who loved me back equally


And lost it on a lonely highway
I lost that love due to being alone and losing my way, possibly making mistakes or bad decisions


True love,
True love is something that can't be faked or forced, it comes naturally and is always genuine


Will never die
True love will always remain, even after it's gone, it never truly dies


So I've been told
I've heard this before from others, but I'm still not sure if it's true


But now I must cry
I've lost my true love and now I have no choice but to be sad and mourn its loss


It is finally goodbye
This is the end, I have to say goodbye to the love I once had


I know
I understand that it's over and there's nothing more I can do


With music softly playing,
The backdrop of music added to the emotional moment of the relationship's end


Her lips were gently saying
She spoke to me softly, yet lives on in my thoughts


"I love you"
She still loved me, but for reasons beyond my control, we could not be together


She held me in desperation
She was holding on tight, unwilling to let go of our relationship, but it was in vain


I thought it was a revelation
I believed the love we had was something special and unique, perhaps one that would last forever


And then she walked out
However, she eventually left and moved on, leaving me devastated and alone


How could I be so blind
Looking back, it's clear that I didn't see the relationship's problems brewing until it was too late


To give up love the very first time
I let us give up on our love quickly without trying to hold onto what we had


To be fooled is a hurting pain
Being betrayed or deceived is a deeply painful experience


To be loved and fooled is a crying shame
To find out that the one you loved most betrayed you is a crying shame


While I bear the blame
I may take some of the blame for the relationship ending, but I'm not the only one at fault


As she laughs my name
Perhaps she moved on without a second thought, leaving me alone to deal with the aftermath of our failed relationship


Bye, bye baby, bye, bye
This is my final farewell to my love, knowing that I may never see them again


Lost it on a lonely highway
Our love was lost and left behind on a lonely and desolate path




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bert Keyes, Sylvia Robinson

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@FrankieD92

Saigon, 1970, I will always remember this song and I’m 80…

@petermorton301

@FrankieD92 may peace and blessings be upon you and your family in the name of our beloved CREATOR🌅🌌 Soul🗣 Soulja🥷🏿

@imbees2

73, still loving it.

@anthonymongelli5567

When I was dating my wife of 52 years and counting we would listen to this song on the car radio 1970 beautiful rrendition of lost love sad but romantic .

@seasekingdom4618

9th Grade, High School. Got a battery operated Record Player and Love On A Two-Way Street for my birthday, 1970. I'm 68 years old and I can still blow this song And do the dances.

@bigvell02

If you’re here for this song and reading this you have great taste in music 🎵🎵😎.

@anthonymongelli5567

Bullseye 🎯.! You too 👍🏻🇺🇸👏😎!!!

@tcsusa

so do you...

@stevenmyhre2242

U got it right 👍

@peterquartieri1008

Classic

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