Moments

I have this problem (note: see dictionary re: understatement.) I tend to fall in love with songs that make me cry. I think there's something amazing about a song - and a songwriter - that can touch you on that deep of a level. It's the sort of songwriter I aspire to be - though I admit the times it's happened, it's been odd to have someone tell me, "your song made me cry!" It's beautiful, though, and so I wanted to share with you the latest song with which I've fallen in love. Moments, performed by Emerson Drive.


I was coming to the end of a long long walk
When a man crawled out of a cardboard box
Under the E Street Bridge followed me on to it
I went out halfway across with that homeless shadow tagging along
So I dug for some change - wouldn't need it anyway
He took it looking just a bit ashamed
He said you know I haven't always been this way

I've had my moments
Days in the sun, moments
I was second to none, moments
When I knew I did what I thought I couldn't do
Like that plane ride, coming home from the war
That summer, my son was born
Memories, like a coat so warm the cold wind cant get through
Looking at me now you might not know it
But I've had my moments

Well I stood there trying to find my nerve
Wondering if a single soul on earth would care at all
Miss me when I'm gone
That old man just kept hanging around
Looking at me, looking down I think he recognized
That look in my eyes
Standing with him there I felt ashamed
I said you know I haven't always been this way

I've had my moments
Days in the sun, moments
I was second to none, moments
When I knew I did what I thought I couldn't do
Like the day I, walked away from the wine
For a woman, who became my wife
And a love that, when it was right could always see me through
Looking at me know you might not know it
I've had my moments

I know somewhere around a trash can fire tonight
That old man tells his story
One more time
He says,

I've had my moments
Days in the sun, moments
I was second to none, moments
When I knew I did what I thought I couldn't do
Like that cool night, on the E Street Bridge
When a young man, almost ended it
I was right there, wasn't scared a bit
And I helped to pull him through
Looking at me now you might not know it
Oh - looking at me now you might not know it
I've had my moments

I've had my moments
I've had my moments
I've had my moments

It's a beautiful song. If you enjoy it and get a chance to buy the CD, please do. :-)