Moment Like You

"**Moment Like You**" is a song recorded by Lia Marie Johnson, distributed through Stem and released as a single independently on December 16, 2014. The single reached number six on the electronic charts. In a press statement, Johnson explained, "When writing the song, I was thinking about how when you find someone you really like, you just want to be with that person."

Lyrically the song is about insecurities in a relationship, where the narrator is uncertain of the direction they are heading, not wanting to be left alone. However, she feels confident it is destined, waiting her "whole life" for someone like him to be in her life. Fans speculated that her boyfriend at the time, JC Caylen, inspired the song.

## Background

The single was available for pre-order on December 9th, and was added to the soundtrack for the film, *Expelled* (2014), which starred herself, Cameron Dallas, and Marcus Johns.

## Music video

### Background

The accompanying music video was posted to Johnson's YouTube channel on January 9, 2015. It was directed by George Nienhuis, where filming began back in December 2014. A teaser was posted to Johnson's Instagram four days prior. In the behind the scenes video, they explained the concept of Johnson going into a dream state, and waking up in the end. As of June 2022, the video has 4.6 million views.

### Credits

* Alex Jones - editor
* Allyson Laquian - 1st AC
* Andrew Greenbaum - PA
* Bianca Garcia - 1st AC
* Chris Barundia - set dresser
* Elliot Feinstein - PA
* Ely Gonzalez- swing grip/key grip
* George Nienhuis - director
* Joseph Mcqueen - producer
* Justin McClain - production designer
* Kyle Fallon - gaffer
* Lendi Slover - producer
* Melissa Eastwick - hair/makeup
* Mike Gray - key grip
* Ryan McNeal - colorist
* Sadie Nash - set decorator
* Taylor Tanaka - hair/makeup
* Wojciech Kielar - camera operator

## Live performances

Johnson did a live performance for #ShareaCoke on July 12, 2014, in Belmont Park in San Diego. She also performed it as the final song of her set list for VidCon on June 27, 2014, at the Anaheim Convention Center.

## Lyrics

**Lyrics**
[Verse 1]

Tell me how

Tell me how we both got here

We can't stop now

Love is in the atmosphere

[Pre-Chorus 1]

And I don't want to lose you

It feels like I've waited forever

Don't know what I'm doing

But it's all right

Yeah, it's all right

[Chorus]

So please don't leave me here tonight

Lonely on the dance floor

'Cause I've been waiting my whole life

For a moment like you

So please don't leave me here tonight

Lonely on the dance floor

'Cause I've been waiting my whole life

For a moment like you

[Verse 2]

Take you off

I can't seem to take you off my mind

Your broken heart

Let me fix your broken heart tonight

[Pre-Chorus 2]

So if love is what you're needing

Love is what you're getting, baby

I can't believe it

That I'm here with you

Yeah, I'm here with you

[Chorus]

So please don't leave me here tonight

Lonely on the dance floor

'Cause I've been waiting my whole life

For a moment like you

So please don't leave me here tonight

Lonely on the dance floor

'Cause I've been waiting my whole life

For a moment like you

[Refrain]

So please don't leave me here tonight

(I've been waiting baby)

Lonely on the dance floor

(I've been waiting baby)

'Cause I've been waiting my whole life

(I've been waiting baby)

For a moment like you

[Bridge]

I've been waiting baby

I've been waiting on you

I've been waiting baby

I've been waiting on you

I've been waiting baby

I've been waiting on you

I've been waiting baby

I've been waiting on you

I've been waiting baby

I've been waiting on you

You-ooh, you-ooh, you-ooh ooh ooh

I've been waiting baby

I've been waiting on you

I've been waiting baby

I've been waiting on you

[Refrain]

So please don't leave me here tonight

(I've been waiting baby)

Lonely on the dance floor

(I've been waiting baby)

'Cause I've been waiting my whole life

(I've been waiting baby)

For a moment like you

## References

1. ↑ "@LiaMarieJohnson". *Twitter*. December 9, 2014.
2. ↑ Joy, Alexis (January 13, 2015). "Article: Lia Marie Johnson Releases Her Mesmerizing And Awe-Inspiring Music Video For “Moment Like You”! (@LiaMarieJohnson)". *AlexisJoyVIPAccess*.
3. ↑ "@lia". *Instagram*. December 9, 2014.
4. ↑ "that's a wrap on day one for the moment like u music video shoot". *Instagram*. December 19, 2014.
5. ↑ "@lia". *Instagram*. January 7, 2015.