Arthur's Theme by Christopher Cross

Arthur's Theme

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"Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" is a song performed and co-written by American singer-songwriter Christopher Cross, which was the main theme for the 1981 film Arthur starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli. The song won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1982.[1] In the US, it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and on the Hot Adult Contemporary charts during October 1981, remaining at the top on the Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks. Overseas, it also went to number one on the VG-lista chart in Norway, and was a top ten hit in several other countries. The song became the second and last American number one hit by Christopher Cross.[2] It was included as a bonus track only on the CD & Cassette versions of his second album Another Page, released in 1983.

The B-side of record, "Minstrel Gigolo," was the same song used on the back of Cross's debut single, "Ride Like the Wind."

Indie pop band Fitz and The Tantrums recorded a cover of this song for the soundtrack to the 2011 remake of the film.

The song was written in collaboration between Cross, pop music composer Burt Bacharach, and Bacharach's frequent writing partner and then wife Carole Bayer Sager. A fourth writing credit went to Minnelli's ex-husband and Australian songwriter Peter Allen,[1] also a frequent collaborator with Bayer Sager: the line "When you get caught between the moon and New York City" from the chorus was taken from an unreleased song Allen and Bayer Sager had previously written together.[3] Allen came up with the line while his plane was in a holding pattern during a night arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport.[4]

The song won the 1981 Academy Award for Best Original Song,[1] and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.[5] In 2004 it finished at #79 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs survey of the top tunes in American cinema. In 2008, Barry Manilow released a cover version.

Look at the chorus here ...

When you get caught between the moon and New York CityI know it's crazy, but it's trueIf you get caught between the moon and New York CityThe best that you can doThe best that you can doIs fall in love

LOL is falling in love if you caught between the moon and the New York City.

What's my love ?

Love is the most intimate bond between two souls. The two cups are symbols for a steady interchange, a continuous giving and taking in perfect balance. The nature of this card does not know of calculation and deception.

Life and Love are an inseparable unity. Give your love joyfully - and never be ashamed to also accept the love that is given to you. Exchange is the only way to keep love alive. If honesty stays strong and dominant there is no room for disappointment.

Love on her side would be

The Page of Swords is a strong symbol for activity. As a member of the family of Swords also the Page is dominated by the power of rational thought. His actions are always effective, but often impetuous and insensitive.

In emotional issues you should follow the Page of Swords only with great caution. He favours vengeance and lacks sensitivity. If - on the other hand - you are in need of practical or logical advance the help of the Page of Swords is invaluable.

Lyrics From Genius.com 

[Verse 1]

Once in your life you find her

Someone that turns your heart around

And next thing you know you're closing down the town

Wake up and it's still with you

Even though you left her way 'cross town

Wondering to yourself, "Hey, what've I found?"

[Chorus]

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

Is fall in love

[Verse 2]

Arthur, he does as he pleases

All of his life, his master's toys

Deep in his heart, he's just, he's just a boy

Living his life one day at a time

And showing himself a pretty good time

Laughing about the way they want him to be

[Chorus (Repeat Until Fade-Out)]

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