About The Song
“Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” is a song co-written and performed by Christopher Cross. It serves as the main theme for the 1981 film “Arthur,” starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli. The song explores themes of love, self-discovery, and finding meaning in life. It beautifully captures the struggle of balancing personal desires with societal obligations. “Arthur’s Theme” catapulted Christopher Cross to stardom, solidifying his position as an accomplished artist in the soft rock genre. It won the 1982 Academy Award for Best Original Song and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. The lyrics narrate a story of love, dreams, and the complexity of human emotions, portraying the journey of finding someone who deeply impacts one’s life.
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Lyrics
Once in your life you’ll find her
Someone who turns your heart around
And next thing you know
You’re closin’ down the town
Wake up and it’s still with you
Even though you left her way across town
You’re wonderin’ to yourself
Hey what’ve I found
When you get caught between the moon and New York City
I know it’s crazy but it’s true
If you get caught between the moon and New York City
The best that you can do (the best that you can do)
The best that you can do is fall in love
Arthur he does what he pleases
All of his life his master’s toys
And deep in his heart
He’s just, he’s just a boy
Livin’ his life one day at a time
He’s showing himself a really good time
He’s laughin’ about the way
They want him to be
When you get caught between the moon and New York City
I know it’s crazy but it’s true
If you get caught between the moon and New York City
The best that you can do (the best that you can do)
The best that you can do is fall in love
When you get caught between the moon and New York City
I know it’s crazy but it’s true
If you get caught between the moon and New York City
The best that you can do (the best that you can do)
The best that you can do is fall in love
When you get caught between the moon and New York City
I know it’s crazy but it’s true
If you get caught between the moon and New York City
The best that you can do (the best that you can do)
The best that you can do is fall in love
When you get caught between the moon and New York City
I know it’s crazy but it’s true…