About the song
“The Best of Times” by Styx is a quintessential track from the band’s discography, embodying the spirit of 1980s rock while delivering a message of reflection and optimism. Released on October 8, 1981, this song is a standout from their album “Paradise Theatre”, which itself is a concept album that explores themes of nostalgia, struggle, and hope set against the backdrop of a fictional theater.
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Lyrics
Tonight’s the night we’ll make historyHoney, you and I ‘Cause I’ll take any risk to tie back the hands of time And stay with you here tonightI know you feel these are the worst of timesI do believe it’s true When people lock their doors and hide inside Rumor has it it’s the end of paradise But I know, if the world just passed us by Baby I know, you wouldn’t have to cry, no noThe best of times are when I’m alone with youSome rain some shine We’ll make this a world for two Our memories of yesterday will last a lifetime We’ll take the best, forget the rest And someday we’ll find these are the best of times These are the best of timesThe headlines read “These are the worst of times”I do believe it’s true I feel so helpless like a boat against the tide I wish the summer winds could bring back paradise But I know, if the world turned upside down Baby, I know you’d always be aroundThe best of times are when I’m alone with youSome rain some shine, we’ll make this a world for two When I’m alone with you (the best of times) Everything’s alright (are when I’m alone with you) When I’m alone with you (some rain some shine) You brighten up the night (we’ll make this a world for two) said, when I’m alone