Three years ago, 19-year-old Chase Coy began writing and recording music in… Read Full Bio ↴Three years ago, 19-year-old Chase Coy began writing and recording music in his basement in Greenwood, Indiana. While it started as a personal attempt to help him make sense of his life, as Chase shared his music he found that he was not alone. Over 18 million MySpace plays later, his relatable songwriting and genuine connection with his fan base continue to make him one of the most popular newly signed artists in the U.S..

In 2008, iTunes named Chase one of the best new singer/songwriters of the year. Since then, he has continuously been on the iTunes top 100 singer/songwriter chart alongside classic artists such as Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel and Nick Drake and great new artists such as William Fitzsimmons, The Weepies and Brett Dennen. Recently, Chase’s song “If the Moon Fell Down Tonight” was featured on an iTunes Essentials Rising Stars compilation.

To date, he has released one full-length CD (Look How Far We’ve Come) and three EPs (Dear Juliet, Goodbyes and Autumn Skies and December), selling more downloads than many of his contemporaries.

This year Chase is recording his first studio album for Universal Republic with a cinematic acoustic and string production that will further distinguish Chase and bring more attention to his music. In addition, Chase has toured extensively this year for the first time bringing his music live to the large fan base he has developed across the U.S. and the world.

Discography
Dear Juliet – EP (November 2007)
Goodbyes and Autumn Skies (May 2008)
Look How Far We’ve Come (November 2008)
Jeanette – Single (December 2008)
Summer’s Song – Single (February 2009)
December – EP (April 2009)
The Christmas Song – Single (December 2009)

Love In the Present Tense
Chase Coy Lyrics

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Do you remember the summers, when we were still under the impression that time would stand still just for us.
Then like a dream it ended so suddenly, we couldn't even speak.
We couldn't even speak.
But i've made peace with the past, cause i've got something better than that. yeah, i've got something better than better than that.
I've got yoooouuuuuu.
And i've got love in the present tense. I've got yooouuuuuu.
And i've got more of this to look forward to.
.......

Do you remember the things we said, were matters of life and death.
Well they all seem less important to me now.
And like a dream it ended so suddenly, we couldn't even speak.

We couldn't even speak.
But i've made peace with the past, cause i've got something better than that. yeah, i've got something better than better than that.
I've got yooouuuuu.
And i've got love in the present tense. I've got yooouuuuu.
And i've got more of this to look forward to.
I've got yoooouuu. (I've got yooouuuuu)

And I've got love in the present tense.
I've got you.

Overall Meaning

The song Love In the Present Tense by Chase Coy is about the beauty of living in the present moment and cherishing the people and love that we have in our lives. The lyrics describe the memories of the past summer when the couple thought that time would stand still for them, but suddenly it all ended and they couldn't even speak. Even though they faced a difficult time, the singer has made peace with the past and moved on, as he now has something better than anything that the past could offer - he has love in the present tense and the person he loves, which is all he needs to cherish his present moment.

The lyrics are emotional and reflective, as they highlight the idea that life is short and unpredictable and we should focus on cherishing the relationships and love that we have in the present moment. The singer acknowledges that in the past, they might have had different priorities and concerns, but now they have a better perspective on life and what's important to them. The song is a reminder that the present moment is all we have, and we should not miss out on the opportunities to enjoy it fully.

Line by Line Meaning

Do you remember the summers, when we were still under the impression that time would stand still just for us.
Remember those days when we thought that time would stop just for us? Those long, lazy summer days that seemed to last forever.

Then like a dream it ended so suddenly, we couldn't even speak.
But suddenly, it all came to an end. We were left speechless, unable to understand how it had happened so quickly.

But i've made peace with the past, cause i've got something better than that. yeah, i've got something better than better than that.
I've come to terms with what happened and moved on because I've found something even better – someone who makes me happier than those memories ever could.

I've got yoooouuuuuu.
That someone is you.

And i've got love in the present tense.
Our love is real and happening right now, in the present moment.

I've got yooouuuuuu.
Once again, it's you who makes everything better.

And i've got more of this to look forward to.
I'm excited for what's next – more memories to make, more moments to share, and more love to come.

Do you remember the things we said, were matters of life and death.
Do you recall how serious everything used to seem? The things we said felt like a matter of life and death.

Well they all seem less important to me now.
Those things that used to feel so important have faded away in comparison to my love for you.

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