What About Now
Daughtry Lyrics


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Shadows fill an empty heart
As love is fading, from all the things that we are
Are not saying, can we see beyond the scars
And make it to the dawn?

Change the colors of the sky
And open up to, the ways you made me feel alive
The ways I loved you
For all the things that never died
To make it through the night, love will find you

What about now? What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
Baby, before it's too late, what about now?

The sun is breaking in your eyes
To start a new day
This broken heart can still survive
With a touch of your grace
Shadows fade into the light
I am by your side, where love will find you

What about now? What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
Baby, before it's too late, what about now?

Now that we're here
Now that we've come this far, just hold on
There is nothing to fear
For I am right beside you
For all my life, I am yours

What about now? What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love had never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?

What about now? What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love had never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
Baby, before it's too late




Baby, before it's too late
Baby, before it's too late, what about now?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Daughtry's "What About Now" speak of a relationship in turmoil, with love fading and communication breaking down. The shadows represent the emotional emptiness felt by the singer, who longs for a return to happier times. The song asks the question, "What about now?", imploring the other person to focus on the present and take action to save their relationship before it's too late. The singer expresses their hope that love can still be found, and that they can rediscover the things that once made them feel alive and fulfilled.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "What about now?" as a plea for action and change, set against the backdrop of a new day dawning. The singer recognizes that life is fleeting and that time is running out to save their relationship, but they remain hopeful that love can find a way through the scars and pain of the past.


Overall, "What About Now" is a powerful anthem for anyone struggling to keep a relationship alive in the face of hardship and adversity. The song's message is one of hope, urging listeners to seize the moment and take action to find love and happiness in the present.


Line by Line Meaning

Shadows fill an empty heart
The singer's heart is full of darkness, as they are feeling lost and alone.


As love is fading, from all the things that we are
Their love is slowly slipping away, due to the things they are not saying to each other.


Are not saying, can we see beyond the scars
The singer wonders if they can move past their past hurts and emotional pain to connect with each other.


And make it to the dawn?
They hope they can make it through the difficult times and reach a point of hope and light.


Change the colors of the sky
The artist wants to make a big change in their lives, to shift the way things have been going so far.


And open up to, the ways you made me feel alive
They want to reconnect with the other person and remember the things that brought them joy and vitality in the past.


The ways I loved you
They reflect on the different ways they have loved the other person, in the hope that they can rekindle that romance.


For all the things that never died
There are good memories of their relationship that have never faded, and they draw strength from them in tough times.


To make it through the night, love will find you
The artist is confident that by sticking together and working through their problems, they can find a way through the darkness.


What about now? What about today?
The artist asks the other person to consider what they can do in this moment to make things better.


What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
They wonder if the other person has helped them discover their true potential in life.


What if our love never went away?
They hope that deep down, their love is still there and can be rekindled.


What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
The singer wonders if the real issue is that they can't express themselves properly, causing a rift between them.


Baby, before it's too late, what about now?
They urge the other person to take action now, while there is still time to save their relationship.


The sun is breaking in your eyes
There is a hint of hope in the other person's eyes, which the singer sees as a sign that things can get better.


To start a new day
They both have a chance to start fresh and rebuild their relationship.


This broken heart can still survive
Despite the hardships, the artist believes that they can get through this and come out stronger.


With a touch of your grace
They are seeking forgiveness and a renewed sense of love from the other person.


Shadows fade into the light
They believe that with time, their emotional pain and darkness will slowly recede and be replaced by hope and positivity.


I am by your side, where love will find you
The artist promises to stand by the other person and support them, as they work through their problems together.


Now that we're here
The artist acknowledges that they are both in this situation and need to work together to find a solution.


Now that we've come this far, just hold on
They remind the other person that they have already made it through some tough times, and can make it through this as well if they hold on.


There is nothing to fear
The singer reassures the other person that they have each other and that they can overcome whatever challenges come their way.


For I am right beside you
They promise to be there for the other person, no matter what happens.


For all my life, I am yours
The singer confesses their love and devotion, expressing their willingness to do whatever it takes to make things work with the other person.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: JOSH HARTZLER, BEN MOODY, DAVID HODGES

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@muhammadazaruddinmat8100

Shadows fill an empty heart
As love is fading
From all the things that we are
Are not saying
Can we see beyond the scars
And make it to the dawn?
Change the colors of the sky
And open up to
The ways you made me feel alive
The ways I loved you
For all the things that never died
To make it through the night
Love will find you
What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
Baby, before it's too late
What about now?
The sun is breaking in your eyes
To start a new day
This broken heart can still survive
With a touch of your grace
As shadows fade into the light
I am by your side
Where love will find you
What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
Baby, before it's too late
What about now?
Now that we're here
Now that we've come this far
Just hold on
There is nothing to fear
For I am right beside you
For all my life
I am yours
What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
Baby, before it's too late
Baby, before it's too late
Baby, before it's too late
What about now?



@KontaNaa95

What about now?
Now that we're here
Now that we've come this far
Just hold on
There is nothing to fear
For I am right beside you
For all my life
I am yours!!!!
This part is so emotional...Chris you are legend!!



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2024...who's still listening??

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@muhammadazaruddinmat8100

Shadows fill an empty heart
As love is fading
From all the things that we are
Are not saying
Can we see beyond the scars
And make it to the dawn?
Change the colors of the sky
And open up to
The ways you made me feel alive
The ways I loved you
For all the things that never died
To make it through the night
Love will find you
What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
Baby, before it's too late
What about now?
The sun is breaking in your eyes
To start a new day
This broken heart can still survive
With a touch of your grace
As shadows fade into the light
I am by your side
Where love will find you
What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
Baby, before it's too late
What about now?
Now that we're here
Now that we've come this far
Just hold on
There is nothing to fear
For I am right beside you
For all my life
I am yours
What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
Baby, before it's too late
Baby, before it's too late
Baby, before it's too late
What about now?

@kcouch293

Who's still here, listening 10 years later? Still one of the most powerful videos I've ever seen

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