Arcwelder are a Minneapolis trio who began under the moniker Tilt-a-Whirl i… Read Full Bio ↴Arcwelder are a Minneapolis trio who began under the moniker Tilt-a-Whirl in 1988. Drummer/singer Scott MacDonald was a veteran of the Minneapolis scene serving time in numerous bands including Red Letter Day and Velvet Elvis before hooking up with bassist/guitarist Rob Graber to form Arcwelder. Rob enlisted the services of his brother Bill Graber who promptly took up bass, guitar, and occasional singing. The Graber brothers switched between bass and guitar and Scott and Bill traded off vocal duties. Their catalog is still a favorite amongst many indie cadres.

And Now
Arcwelder Lyrics

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So stay to myself and how's this door been opened
And all these superstitions won't help now
And now is the time 'cause now I've been forgotten (it's the sadness of the year)
And now I try to fix this hole in the sky

The road to here was paved with the best intentions (in the browness and the sear)
Like the hope to understand it most of all

And now you wanna help
'cause now you've got yourself
And now you know what's best
'cause now you blame the rest

And now and now I know
And now and now I know
And now and now I know
And now and now and now

This came to me here 'cause I'm weary from the surface (it's the silence of the year)
The rarest common untold from the sun
The simplest thought through a fog that's near and truest (in the silence for the fear)
And a miracle darkest hope comes from this none

And now you wanna help
'cause now you've got yourself
And now you know what's best
'cause now you blame the rest

And now I see the less of everything
And the dream is over
And now I've learned it's got the best of me
And the dream is over now

Too soon (so stay to myself now)
To see for less (so stay to myself now)

To go and now (so stay to myself now)
I know and now and now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "And Now" by Arcwelder describe the feeling of being forgotten and the struggle to fix what is broken. The singer feels isolated and disconnected from the world around them, and has tried to make sense of it all with the best intentions but finds it all futile. The lyrics suggest a yearning for something that is missing, and a sense of frustration for not being able to achieve it.

The opening lines, "So stay to myself and how's this door been opened / And all these superstitions won't help now" suggest the singer prefers to isolate themselves from the rest of the world. However, they have become aware of a hole in the sky that needs fixing, and the superstitions that they once relied on are no longer useful. The line, "And now is the time 'cause now I've been forgotten" suggests a sense of urgency to do something before it's too late, and also a sense of loneliness or isolation.

The chorus repeats the phrase "And now you wanna help / 'cause now you've got yourself / And now you know what's best / 'cause now you blame the rest" which suggests a sense of frustration towards people who have only decided to help after they have benefited themselves, and have become self-righteous in their beliefs. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase "And now and now I know" which could suggest a newfound clarity, but also a sense of disappointment and resignation.

Line by Line Meaning

So stay to myself and how's this door been opened
I prefer solitude and wonder how something unwanted gained entry into my life

And all these superstitions won't help now
My beliefs and fears cannot solve my current problems

And now is the time 'cause now I've been forgotten (it's the sadness of the year)
My current state of being abandoned makes now the perfect time to act, even though it's a sad time of year

And now I try to fix this hole in the sky
I am attempting to make things right and prevent a disaster

The road to here was paved with the best intentions (in the browness and the sear)
I had good intentions, but my journey has left me feeling worn down and hopeless

Like the hope to understand it most of all
At the core of my being, I want to comprehend what's happening

And now you wanna help 'cause now you've got yourself And now you know what's best 'cause now you blame the rest
You only want to assist me because your situation has improved, and you think you know what's best, placing blame on others

And now and now I know And now and now I know And now and now I know And now and now and now
I have gained knowledge and awareness, repeatedly and consistently

This came to me here 'cause I'm weary from the surface (it's the silence of the year) The rarest common untold from the sun The simplest thought through a fog that's near and truest (in the silence for the fear) And a miracle darkest hope comes from this none
My mental and emotional exhaustion causes me to experience the subtle and unknown qualities of everyday life. The most straightforward idea can be obscured by fear, but from that same place of darkness, a glimmer of hope may arise.

And now I see the less of everything And the dream is over And now I've learned it's got the best of me And the dream is over now
I now see the negative aspects of all things and realize my dream has come to an end. It has taken control of me, and now it's over.

Too soon (so stay to myself now) To see for less (so stay to myself now) To go and now (so stay to myself now) I know and now and now
I must keep to myself and not rush into things, even if it means missing out because I know better now, and I know repeatedly and consistently.

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