Here
C. Daniel Boling Lyrics
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I took my time, I wondered
The here and now, what matters now
No looking back, that's over
I don't know what tomorrow brings
The sun may shine, the world come tumbling down
I don't care what went on before
I stood alone, the only one
I didn't know I was waiting
For liberty to feel like me
And now I'm here I'm not willing to change
I don't know what tomorrow brings
The sun may shine, the world come tumbling down
I don't care what went on before
But I'm sure of the here and now
The here and now
The here and now
If you choose we won't move
I'm here with you
The air is calm
No more to do
I don't know what tomorrow brings
The sun may shine, the world come tumbling down
I don't care what went on before
But I'm sure of the here and now
The here and now
I don't know what tomorrow brings
The sun may shine, the world come tumbling down
I don't care what went on before
But I'm sure of the here and now
The here and now
The here and now
The song "Here" by C. Daniel Boling tells a story of someone who has learned to live in the present moment, without dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. The lyrics convey a sense of calm confidence, as the singer reflects on their journey to this point in their life. They acknowledge that they have had to navigate challenges and make difficult choices, but they have emerged stronger and more grounded as a result. The repeated refrain of "the here and now" reinforces the importance of staying present and focused on what truly matters.
The first verse highlights the singer's careful approach to life, indicating that they have taken the time to consider their actions and decisions. The second verse reveals that they have also faced uncertainty and adversity, but have come to accept that they cannot control everything. The third verse speaks to the singer's sense of independence and self-acceptance, as they stand alone but content in who they are.
Overall, "Here" is a song about living fully in the moment, even when faced with unknown outcomes and past regrets. It encourages listeners to prioritize the present and find peace within themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I walked the line so carefully
I was careful with my actions and decisions
I took my time, I wondered
I was thoughtful and contemplative
The here and now, what matters now
The present moment is what's important
No looking back, that's over
I'm not dwelling on the past
I don't know what tomorrow brings
I'm uncertain about the future
The sun may shine, the world come tumbling down
Anything could happen in the future
I don't care what went on before
The past doesn't concern me
But I'm sure of the here and now
I'm confident in the present
I stood alone, the only one
I was by myself
I didn't know I was waiting
I wasn't aware that I was anticipating something
For liberty to feel like me
To feel free to be myself
And now I'm here I'm not willing to change
I'm content with who I am and don't want to change
The here and now
The present moment
If you choose we won't move
We can stay in the present moment together
I'm here with you
I'm present and connected to you
The air is calm
Things are peaceful and quiet
No more to do
There's nothing left to be done
The here and now
The present moment
The here and now
The present moment
I don't know what tomorrow brings
I'm uncertain about the future
The sun may shine, the world come tumbling down
Anything could happen in the future
I don't care what went on before
The past doesn't concern me
But I'm sure of the here and now
I'm confident in the present
The here and now
The present moment
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELANIE CHISHOLM, MATHEW WILLIAM BENBROOK, N SIMMONS
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