About the song
“You and Me” is a charming and evocative track by The Moody Blues, featured on their 1981 album Long Distance Voyager. This song showcases the band’s enduring ability to craft music that resonates deeply with its listeners, blending heartfelt lyrics with their signature sound.
Written by John Lodge, a long-time member of The Moody Blues, “You and Me” is a poignant reflection on love and the personal connections that shape our lives. Lodge’s songwriting often explores themes of love, introspection, and the human experience, and this track is a fine example of his ability to convey these themes with both sensitivity and depth.
The album Long Distance Voyager was a significant release for the band, marking a successful return after a period of relative quiet. The album itself was a commercial success, reaching No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart, and “You and Me” contributed to this success by capturing the essence of The Moody Blues’ evolved sound during the early 1980s. The song’s smooth melody and introspective lyrics provide a perfect complement to the album’s broader themes of distance and connection.
“You and Me” is characterized by its soft, melodic tune and emotional resonance, with Lodge’s vocal performance adding a layer of sincerity that underscores the song’s message. While it may not have achieved the same level of commercial success as some of the band’s earlier hits, it remains a beloved track among fans, appreciated for its intimate and reflective qualities.
The song’s placement on the Long Distance Voyager album helps illustrate The Moody Blues’ continued relevance and ability to adapt their music to contemporary tastes while retaining their classic sound. “You and Me” stands out as a testament to the band’s talent for creating music that is both timeless and deeply personal, appealing to listeners who appreciate thoughtful and emotive songwriting.
Video
Lyrics
There’s a leafless tree in Asia
Under the sun there’s a homeless man
There’s a forest fire in the valley
Where the story all beganWhat will be our last thought?
Do you think it’s coming soon?
Will it be a comfort
Or the pain of a burning wound?All we are trying to say
Is we are all we’ve got
You and me just cannot fail
If we never, never stopYou’re an ocean full of faces
And you know that we believe
We’re just a wave that drifts around you
Singing all our hopes and dreams
We look around in wonder
At the work that has been done
By the visions of our father
Touched by his loving sonAll we are trying to say
Is we are all we’ve got
You and me just cannot fail
If we never, never stop
All we are trying to say
Is we are all we’ve got
You and me just cannot fail
If we never, never stop
You and me just cannot fail
If we never, ever, never, ever stop…