The track was finished by Richard months after Karen's death and released on the posthumous album Voice of the Heart
Now
Carpenters Lyrics
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Now that I have your hand to hold
The winds might blow through me
But I don't care
There's no harm in thunder if you are there
And now, now when we touch
My feelings slide
You light up my world like the morning sun
You're so deep within me we're almost one
And now all the fears that I had start to fade
I was always afraid love might forget me
Love might let me down
Then look who I found
(The winds might blow through me, but I don't care)
(There's no harm in thunder if you are there)
And now, now, now when I wake, there's someone home
I'll never face the night alone
You gave me the courage I need to win
To open my heart and to let you in
And I never really knew how, until now
Until now
No, I never really knew how until now
The lyrics to Carpenters' song "Now" describe the transformation that love brings to a person's life. The singer is expressing how the love of the person they are with has changed their whole outlook on life. The opening lines, "now when it rains, I don't feel the cold, now that I have your hand to hold" suggests that the singer has found comfort and warmth in their loved one's company. The lines, "The winds might blow through me, but I don't care, there's no harm in thunder if you are there" show the confidence that this love has given the singer, that they can face any challenge as long as they have their loved one by their side.
The chorus, "You light up my world like the morning sun, You're so deep within me we're almost one" highlights the depth of connection between the two individuals. The love the singer has for their partner is not superficial but runs deep within them, making them feel whole. The reassurance the lover provides makes all the fears and worries dissipate and gives the courage that they need to open up and allow their partner in.
The closing lines, "And I never really knew how until now, until now, no, I never really knew how until now" suggest that the singer has discovered something life-changing and profound. They have just realized that they have found the love they were searching for all this time, and only now know how it feels to find true happiness with a person.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, now when it rains, I don't feel cold
The singer feels warm and content when it rains because they have someone to share it with.
Now that I have your hand to hold
The singer feels comforted and supported by their partner's presence.
The winds might blow through me, But I don't care, There's no harm in thunder if you are there
Even if challenges come their way, the singer is not afraid because their partner is by their side.
And now, now when we touch, My feelings slide
The singer experiences intense emotions when they are physically close to their partner.
Now when I'm smiling, I know why
The singer's happiness is linked to the presence of their partner in their life.
You light up my world like the morning sun
The singer feels immense joy and brightness due to their partner's influence on their life.
You're so deep within me we're almost one
The singer feels a strong emotional connection to their partner that makes them feel intimately close to them.
And now all the fears that I had start to fade, I was always afraid love might forget me, Love might let me down, Then look who I found
The singer's fears about being abandoned or let down by love are fading away because they have found a dependable partner.
Now, now, now when I wake, there's someone home
The singer wakes up feeling safe and at home because their partner is with them.
You gave me the courage I need to win, To open my heart and to let you in
The singer's partner has given them the courage and confidence to be vulnerable and open up emotionally.
And I never really knew how, until now, Until now, No, I never really knew how until now
The singer did not fully understand the depth and power of love until they met their partner.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Roger Nichols, Dean Pitchford
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gaiamaedeprometeu
Now, now when it rains🌧️, I don't feel cold☃️🥶
Now that I have your hand🖐️ to hold
The winds might blow through me
But I don't care
There's no harm in thunder🌩️ if you are there
And now, now when we touch
My feelings slide
Now when I'm smiling, I know why
You light up my world like the morning sun🌞
You're so deep within me we're almost one
And now all the feelings that I have start to fade
I was always afraid life might forget me
Love might let me down
Then look who I found
🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎶🎼🎵🎶
(The winds might blow through me, but I don't care
There's no harm in thunder🌩️ if you are there)
Now, now, now when I wake, there's someone home
I'll never face the night alone
You gave me the courage I need to win
To open my heart❤️and to let you in
And I never really knew how until now
Until now
.......................
No, I never really knew how until now...
@evganeysuhoff7043
Супер! Какой голос! Вот перевод песни:
Теперь,
Теперь, когда идет дождь, мне не холодно.
Теперь, когда я сжимаю твою руку,
Ветра могут дуть сквозь меня,
Но мне все равно.
Гроза не причинит мне зла, если ты рядом.
И теперь,
Теперь, когда мы обнимаемся, я летаю.
Теперь, когда я улыбаюсь, я знаю почему.
Ты осветил мой мир, как утреннее солнце.
Ты так глубоко во мне, что мы почти единое целое.
И теперь
Все мои страхи начинают исчезать.
Я всегда боялась, что любовь может забыть обо мне.
Любовь может подвести меня.
Так посмотрите, кого я нашла.
Ветра могут дуть сквозь меня,
Но мне все равно.
Гроза не причинит мне зла, если ты рядом.
И теперь,
Теперь, когда я просыпаюсь, кто-то есть дома.
Я никогда не буду одна вечерами.
Ты дал мне смелость, которая мне нужна, чтобы выиграть.
Открыть мое сердце и позволить тебе войти.
И до сегодняшнего дня я не знала как.
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@hozonkai9967
Her last song. Even dying, she still sang like an angel.
@jennyneame1003
One of my favourite songs. Beautiful voice. R. I. P. Karen ❤️❤️❤️
@stevenburger7158
CARPENTERS> ANOINTED & ORDAINED by God to impact USA during Dark Turmoil of division > They Shot Up like a METEOR by God's Hand (16 Mega Hits & 20+M Sales in just 1st 4 yrs.) a 'Consecutive Hits' Record still today 2021 > now 150+M Sales incl. '1M' Solo album by Karen (1980) released '1996'.
@stevenburger7158
ANGELS NEVER DIE > KAREN IS IN HEAVEN & HAPPIER THAN ANY TIME IN HER EARTHLY LIFE!
We who are left behind are Sad & Miss > 'CARPENTERS'
@Sarah-qn5ko
I'm a metal head but Karen's voice has a deep place in my heart. There's no shame in being a Carpenter's fan.
@mikeforte7585
I love ac/dc...but ur exactly right there will always be a special place in my heart for the Carpenters....
@GeneRoberts1961
Not one bit.
@marshmcclory487
I kept my Carpenters CD right next to my Led Zeppelin collection for years. I grew up listening to Karen Carpenter sing away my blues as a poor kid with an abusive stepfather in the late 70’s/early 80’s. When she died I was heartbroken. I still am. She lost her battle here even though she helped so many others win theirs. RIP Karen. ❤
@marlenegraham-oi3fv
Hi babe zco
@bsky2051
Agreed my two favorite vocalists are Bruce Dickinson and Karen Carpenter