http://soundcloud.com/themome… Read Full Bio ↴1. Japanese dream-pop act from Nagoya.
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2. The Moments - had only one major pop hit with "Love on a Two Way Street" except in the UK where 'Girls', 'Dolly My Love' and 'Jack In The Box' all charted.They had many years of successful singles on the R&B charts. The Moments who are originally from Washington, D.C.with Mark Greene also had an underground hit with "Not on the Outside" which was accepted my local listeners instantly!
Later in the mid-80's, The Moments became Ray, Goodman & Brown, changed labels (Polydor) and garnered a few more hits, most noted the track "Special Lady".
Lead singer Harry Ray died in 1992, and was replaced by Kevin Owens, who sung as one of Luther Vandross' background vocalists. Bass singer Al Goodman died in 2010.
3. British band formed in 1963 by Steve Marriott
The Best Thing for Me
The Moments Lyrics
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Just walk on baby out the door
Leave the two kids and I alone forever more
We won't cry, no we won't cry.
I'll just tell them their mother was killed in a car
Therefore you won't have to worry about seeing our faces anymore
And maybe by you leaving me
For me...
When you go, there'll be no coming back
We'll get along very well without you
But just remember, your kids are young
And now they're grown
And one day pretty soon they'll find out about you
And then you'll have to face them all by yourself
And nobody will want you when you grow old
And maybe by you leaving me
Maybe it's the best thing for me
For me...
So there you go, be on your way
But you're gonna miss us whether things ok
But if you wan't us back, ha...
We'll just turn and walk away
And do you the same way that you're doing us today
But Still, I'll tell them their mother was killed in a car
Therefore you won't have to worry about seeing our faces anymore
And maybe by you leaving me
Maybe it's the best thing for me
For me...
For me...
For me...
For me...
For me...
The lyrics of The Moments' song "The Best Thing for Me" describes a situation where the singer's partner is leaving and they have decided it's better for them to separate. Instead of saying goodbye, the singer implores the partner to just walk out and not come back. They even suggest lying to their children about the reason for the partner's absence to spare them the pain of knowing about the breakup. The lyrics also note that although the departure may seem like a terrible thing for the singer, it might turn out to be the best thing for them. One of the reasons for this belief is that the partner won't have to worry about seeing the singer's face again, suggesting that there has been some tension or bad blood between them.
Later in the song, the lyrics take a more bitter tone, stating that the partner will regret leaving because they will miss the singer and their children despite the breakup. However, the singer vows to never take the partner back and even threatens to treat them poorly if they ever try to return. They also predict that the partner, who is portrayed as selfish and uncaring, will end up alone in old age, with no one who wants them or cares about them. The song ends with the repeated phrase "For me," emphasizing that, ultimately, the decision to separate was the best thing for the singer's own well-being.
The lyrics of "The Best Thing for Me" explore the emotions and consequences of a difficult breakup, touching on themes of bitterness, regret, and ultimately, self-preservation. Although the lyrics paint a somewhat bleak picture of the future, with the suggestion that the partner's absence will leave the singer and their children better off in the long run.
Line by Line Meaning
When you leave, please don't say goodbye
Don't bother pretending that you care about us when you leave.
Just walk on baby out the door
Leave us without looking back.
Leave the two kids and I alone forever more
Abandon us completely without any remorse.
We won't cry, no we won't cry.
We won't shed a tear for someone who doesn't care about us.
I'll just tell them their mother was killed in a car
I'll have to lie to our kids about what happened to you when you run away.
Therefore you won't have to worry about seeing our faces anymore
You won't have to feel guilty about abandoning your family when you're gone.
And maybe by you leaving me
Perhaps it's for the better that you're gone.
Maybe it's the best thing for me
Maybe your absence will be better for our family than your presence ever was.
When you go, there'll be no coming back
Don't bother trying to come back to us after you've abandoned us.
We'll get along very well without you
We don't need someone who doesn't care about us to survive.
But just remember, your kids are young
You're abandoning your own children who still need your love and support.
And now they're grown
Your children will eventually learn to live without you, but they will always remember what you did.
And one day pretty soon they'll find out about you
Your children will learn the truth about what kind of person you really are.
And then you'll have to face them all by yourself
You'll have to face the consequences of your actions alone without anyone to support you.
And nobody will want you when you grow old
You'll be alone in your old age because you abandoned the people who loved you the most.
So there you go, be on your way
Leave if you want to, but it's your loss.
But you're gonna miss us whether things ok
You will eventually regret abandoning us regardless of what happens in your life.
But if you wan't us back, ha...
Don't bother trying to come back, because we won't take you back.
We'll just turn and walk away
We will have learned to live without you.
And do you the same way that you're doing us today
We'll treat you the same way you treated us, with complete indifference.
For me...
Your absence will be the best thing for me and my family.
Contributed by Charlie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Veronica Bruce
This was not a popular song but it was a great song that express so much reality at the time and ever more here in 2020. It tells a story like no one ever told in pop music before, so soft, smooth, and mellow vocals of Mr. Harry Ray, Mr. Goodmen, and Mr. Brown known as The Moments. I can't believe I met them after a concert. I fell in love and I still love them. Very Well Done!!!! "And baby, by you leaving me maybe it's the best thing for ME!!!!!" "So, there you go, be on your way"!!!!
Nobody, nobody ..... I mean nobody! can sing this song but the Moments! Love Oct 2020
Antonyo L.
Was and STILL popular with me... 'cause 90% of what I listen to is music from my day. Plus, I collected several songs I loved that weren't popular.
Anthony Cart
I would love to hear the whole complete album.
Patricia Downs
Me too I've been trying to get This Old House free can anyone help me
Frank James
Is that the name of the song?
Antonyo L.
@Patricia Downs I have that. You still need it?
oz
@Frank James The best thing for me the moments
Miranda Ghost
The moments the best thing for me one of there best ever
Stevie Tatum
The depth of this song is incomprehensible, these lyrics are about immense pain
Ray Robinson
It was written from a brother’s personal experience from what I read years and years ago. Whether it’s true or not….