As a child, Connie was quirky and shy. She began writing short piano compositions at age eight, and spent most of her childhood overcoming stage fright. “The rush of pushing myself to do something I was so scared to do became addicting.” From elementary to high school, Connie sang in the choir and various acapella groups while working to overcome abusive relationships and fighting a battle with anorexia. “I am a perfectionist who can drive myself into the ground when I set my mind to do something. Writing music was my escape to freedom from internal and external pressures.”
Connie spent hours upon hours recording songs using the FL Studio program on her dad’s laptop, posting the recordings on MySpace where she connected with an audience. “That was the beginning of the rest of my life. The possibilities were limitless and I finally gained the confidence to share my music.”
But rather than pursuing her talents, Connie followed in her family’s footsteps and enrolled pre-med at UC Berkley. “It never felt quite right. I wanted to pursue the arts, but never thought it was an option for me.” Connie often found herself in the dormitory basement’s piano, playing music between study breaks. While trying to find her purpose, she also found her voice. She recruited some classmates, formed a band, and began playing live around town as much as possible.
Connie Lim is a pop singer from Los Angeles, CA, USA.
In November of 2007, Connie recorded and released her first EP entitled “Shifting,” a simple, honest record that focused on the changes that happen in life. A move to Los Angeles proved a bigger playground for Connie, and, in July 2010, she released her second EP, “The Hunted,” a stronger, more experimental record that saw her music move into the realm of social awareness. “I heard about the anti-gay legislation in Uganda and I wrote The Hunted in an attempt to give them an anthem” admits Connie.
Connie has now signed with Nashville-based record label, DigSin. In February 2012, she will release her debut single, “LA City”, a beautiful and delicate love song filled with hope. The lush sounds of the piano and synth combined with Connie’s stunning voice inevitably takes the listener on the same romantic journey that inspired the song.
After spending many years fighting for her dream, Connie says that she is finally doing what she has wanted to all along: “Despite what many loved ones told me to do, I never let myself consider a backup plan. I’ve known that the career of an artist was my calling all along.”
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Connie Lim Lyrics
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You’ll never ever get to have the one
The one who dances underneath the sun, underneath the sun
Charming jokes rolling straight from neath her tongue
Belonging to another hand
Sing-songing words for another man
You try to wash her sins off with the sand, sins off with the sand
Take a good look right now
Take a good look right now
You’re hurting from love
Yet your learning from love
Now, Now, Now
Now, Now, Now
You’ve got a map all ready and a map all made
Your map is ready and your sails are splayed
Yet your stuck at bay, your stuck at bay,
At bay today
You give an honest little try
Just an honest little try
To cast your anchor
To the sky
Belonging to another man
Sing-songing words she might understand
You try to wash her sins off with the sand, sins off with the sand
As she drowns you in the palm of her righteous hand
The song "Now" by Connie Lim talks about the pain of unrequited love and the difficulty of letting go of someone who belongs to another hand. The lyrics express the futility of trying to win over someone who is already committed to another man. Despite all the efforts and hard work, the singer will never have the one she loves. The first verse describes the person she loves, how she dances beautifully beneath the sun and makes charming jokes. However, she belongs to another man, singing sing-song words for him, not for her.
The chorus emphasizes the pain that comes from love and how it can teach us valuable lessons. The singer advises the listener to take a good look and learn from love rather than just hurting from it. The second verse goes on to describe the singer's efforts to win over the person she loves. She has a map ready and her sails are splayed, but she is stuck at bay because the person she loves belongs to someone else. The singer tries to cast her anchor to the sky, but her efforts are futile.
Overall, "Now" is a touching song that showcases the emotional turmoil of unreciprocated love. The singer's yearning for what she cannot have is expressed through the use of metaphors and poetic language. The song is a reminder that sometimes we need to accept that not everyone we love can love us back, and that we should learn from the experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Even after all the work you’ve done
Despite your efforts, you won't have her.
You’ll never ever get to have the one
You will never be able to have her.
The one who dances underneath the sun, underneath the sun
The woman who loves to dance under the sun.
Charming jokes rolling straight from neath her tongue
She enjoys making her presence felt with her wit and humor.
Belonging to another hand
She is committed to someone else.
Sing-songing words for another man
She sings about her love for another man.
You try to wash her sins off with the sand, sins off with the sand
You try to absolve her bad deeds with sweeping them under the rug.
As she drowns you in the palm of her righteous hand
She makes you pay for your transgressions in the name of 'justice'.
Take a good look right now
Take a moment to reflect on your current situation.
You’re hurting from love
You are in pain because of love.
Yet your learning from love
Despite the agony, you are discovering valuable lessons from love.
Now, Now, Now
Live in the present moment.
You’ve got a map all ready and a map all made
You have a well-defined plan.
Your map is ready and your sails are splayed
You are fully prepared to set sail on your journey.
Yet your stuck at bay, your stuck at bay, At bay today
You are currently at a standstill in your journey.
You give an honest little try
You genuinely attempt to make progress.
Just an honest little try
It's only a small step, but progress is progress.
To cast your anchor
You try to make an impact in your journey.
To the sky
You aim high for your goals.
Belonging to another man
She is dedicated to someone else.
Sing-songing words she might understand
She speaks to the person she loves.
You try to wash her sins off with the sand, sins off with the sand
You try to hide her mistakes and protect her image.
As she drowns you in the palm of her righteous hand
She manipulates you by using her logical judgement.
Contributed by Claire A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
4000 bee
LOVE this song so much. It is a ring tone on my phone
Alfire Anwar
I listen this song around 5 years , this song get to me !! by this music can see the beauties of a heart!!
ladygreenlife
Beautiful!
April C
I like it
Connie Lim
thanks so much!