“The Best of Times” is a power ballad by the American rock band Styx, released in 1981. It was written by Dennis DeYoung, the band’s keyboardist and lead vocalist. The song is a nostalgic look back on the good times in life, and it has become one of Styx’s most popular and enduring songs.
The song’s lyrics are simple and straightforward, but they are also very effective in conveying the feeling of nostalgia. The song begins with the line “I remember the best of times,” and it goes on to describe a series of happy memories, such as playing in the summer sun, going to the drive-in movies, and spending time with friends. The chorus of the song is particularly memorable, with its soaring melody and its lyrics that declare, “The best of times are now.”