One Moment In Time

We all know this Emmy Award-winning song. Well, most of us in my generation and up, at least. Composed by Albert Hammond and John Bettis, it was first sung by Whitney Houston in the 1988 Summer Olympics and Paralympics at Seoul, South Korea.

I was introduced to "One Moment In Time" (OMIT) when I was 5 or 6... by one of my music teachers, Donna Lee. It came in a precious cassette which I still keep and play in my car up till today (yeah, call me lau beh...I don't mind). As a young aspiring musician back then, I fell in love with the song because of how brilliantly the chord sequence, musical dynamics and style teamed up in concert with the lyrics to convey the song's rich meaning. Growing up, I began to realize how much this song uncannily captures the rhythm of my heartbeat, my deepest desires and wildest dreams. Before and now, I have sung along to OMIT as if it were an expression of my own heart; a prayer even... and so, I never fail to cry singing it - even more so now. I must say that the composers really did an awesome job of OMIT.

Why did I blog about this song? Well, it was played over the radio today while I was driving and depressed (actually I was really depressed since the previous night - but I'll save that for another blog post). I felt as if God was comforting me while I listened to the words - that He indeed knows my heart and loves the fact that I want to be the best form and version of what He has created me to be. Such a timely bit of comfort too... I cried but felt much better after that. Dear God, thank You.

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Here are the lyrics. Enjoy!

Each day I live
I want to be
A day to give
the best of me
I'm only one
but not alone
My finest day
is yet unknown

I broke my heart
Fought every gain
To taste the sweet
I face the pain
I rise and fall
Yet through it all
this much remains...

I want one moment in time
When I'm more than I thought I could be
When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away
and the answers are all up to me
Give me one moment in time
when I'm racing with destiny
Then in that one moment of time
I will feel
I will feel eternity

I've lived to be
the very best
I want it all
No time for less
I've laid the plans
now lay the chance
here in my hands

Give me one moment in time
When I'm more than I thought I could be
When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away
And the answers are all up to me
Give me one moment in time
When I'm racing with destiny
Then in that one moment of time
I will feel
I will feel eternity

You're a winner for a lifetime
If you seize that one moment in time
Make it shine

Give me one moment in time
When I'm more than I thought I could be
When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away
And the answers are all up to me
Give me one moment in time
When I'm racing with destiny
Then in that one moment of time
I will be
I will be
I will be free
I will be
I will be free