Every Now And Then
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Thoughts were not good in your head
As you lay there in your bed
All along you were being led
Down some dark road instead
Have a apple take a bite
See the day turn into night
You knew it wasn’t right
Sold your soul without a fight
But that was then and this is now
I can tell your different now
You were losing and on the run
That was then and this is now
Ya its hard to fight the fight
You can try with all your might
When you know it isn't right
I Pray to God you'll see the light
I tried to keep you safe and warm
Tried to shelter you from the storm
You came so close to making war
Took its toll and maybe more
That was then and this is now
I can tell your different now
You were losing and on the run
That was then and this is now
And round and round you go
There’s only one way ya know
You reap exactly what you sow
But don't ya know
That was then and this is now
That was then and this is now
I can tell your different now
You were losing and on the run




That was then and this is now
That was then and this is now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to David's song "Every Now and Then" are a reflection on the consequences of past actions and the possibility for growth and change. The first stanza sets the scene for a person who was led down a dark road, selling their soul without a fight. The second stanza acknowledges the struggle to fight against what one knows is wrong, and the hope that the person will see the light. The third stanza implies the singer's role in trying to keep the person safe in the past, and the cost of coming close to making war. The chorus repeats the phrase "that was then and this is now," emphasizing the idea of a new beginning and a difference in the person's current state.


The imagery of selling one's soul and being led down a dark road suggests a theme of regret and the consequences of past actions. However, the hope for change and the emphasis on the present moment provides a sense of optimism and the possibility for redemption. The repetition of the phrase "that was then and this is now" is a reminder that the past is not the present, and people can change and grow.


Overall, "Every Now and Then" is a song that acknowledges the past while emphasizing the present moment and the possibility for a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

Thoughts were not good in your head
Your thoughts were negative and troubled


As you lay there in your bed
These thoughts weighed heavy even when you were trying to rest


All along you were being led
You were being guided down a certain path without even realizing it


Down some dark road instead
This path was not a happy or healthy one


Have a apple take a bite
Someone or something tempted you into doing something you knew was wrong


See the day turn into night
This decision caused a drastic change in your life


You knew it wasn’t right
You were fully aware that what you were doing was wrong


Sold your soul without a fight
Despite this, you went along with it and gave into temptation


But that was then and this is now
However, things have changed since then


I can tell your different now
You are not the same person you were before


You were losing and on the run
You were in a bad place and felt like you were constantly running from something


Ya its hard to fight the fight
It's difficult to resist temptation and do the right thing


You can try with all your might
However, you're doing your best to overcome this


When you know it isn't right
You have a clear understanding that doing the right thing is important


I Pray to God you'll see the light
I hope you come to realize what's truly important and stay on the right path


I tried to keep you safe and warm
I wanted to protect you from harm


Tried to shelter you from the storm
Tried to shelter you from the bad situation you found yourself in


You came so close to making war
You almost made a big mistake


Took its toll and maybe more
This situation had an impact on you and may have caused lasting damage


And round and round you go
Your life was caught in an endless cycle of bad decisions


There’s only one way ya know
You need to get back on the right path


You reap exactly what you sow
Your actions have consequences and you need to take responsibility


That was then and this is now
Your past mistakes don't define you


I can tell your different now
You've grown and changed since then


You were losing and on the run
You were in a bad place before


That was then and this is now
But now you're on the path to recovery and growth


That was then and this is now
Things have changed for the better




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Written by: David Vaters

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@thonnykhorhauwping92

I hung up the phone tonight
Something happened for the first time
Deep inside
It was a rush
What a rush (what a rush)

'Cause the possibility
That you would ever feel the same way
About me
It's just too much
Just too much (just too much)

Why do I keep running from the truth?
All I ever think about is you
You've got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I just got to know

Do you ever think
When you're all alone
All that we could be
Where this thing could go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?

Do you catch a breath
When I look at you?
Are you holding back
Like the way you do?
'Cause I'm trying, trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain't going away
Going away

Has it ever crossed your mind
When we're hangin', spendin' time
Girl, are we just friends?
Is there more?
Is there more?

See, it's a chance we've gotta take
'Cause I believe
That we can make this into
Something that will last
Last forever
Forever

Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we could be, where this thing could go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?

Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back, like the way you do?
'Cause I'm trying, trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain't going away
Going away



@AsianJcSings

Ooh, whoa, whoa
Ooh, whoa
I hung up the phone tonight
Something happened for the first time
Deep inside, it was a rush
What a rush (what a rush)
'Cause the possibility
That you would ever feel the same way about me
It's just too much
Just too much (just too much)
Why do I keep running from the truth?
All I ever think about is you
You've got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I just got to know
Do you ever think, when you're all alone
All that we could be, where this thing could go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?
Do you catch your breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back, like the way I do?
'Cause I've tried and tried to walk away
But I know this crush ain't goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah
Goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah
Has it ever crossed your mind
When we're hangin', spendin' time girl
Are we just friends? Is there more?
Is there more? (Is there more?)
See, it's a chance we've gotta take
'Cause I believe that we can make this into
Something that will last, last forever
Forever
Do you ever think, when you're all alone
All that we could be, where this thing could go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?
Do you catch your breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back, like the way I do?
'Cause I've tried and tried to walk away
But I know this crush ain't goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah
Goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah
Why do I keep running from the truth? (Why do I keep running?)
All I ever think about is you (all I ever think about)
You've got my hypnotized (hypnotized)
So mesmerized (mesmerized)
And I just got to know
Do you ever think (ever think), when you're all alone (all alone)
All that we could be, where this thing could go? (Go)
Am I crazy or falling in love? (Crazy)
Is it real or just another crush? (Another crush)
Do you catch your breath when I look at you? (Yeah, yeah)
Are you holding back, like the way I do?
'Cause I've tried and tried to walk away (whoa)
But I know this crush ain't goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah
(This crush ain't) goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah (goin' away)
Goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah (do you ever think, when you're all alone)
(All that we could be, where this thing could go?)
Goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah (do you catch your breath when I look at you?)
(Are you holding back, like the way I do?)
Goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah (do you ever think, when you're all alone)
(All that we could be, where this thing could go?)



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@kateeunice6630

Is it bad to sing this with such a huge smile on my face even I'm not thinking about my crush? This song just bring back old memories, and I treasured them the most.

@itsmarvin681

I'm thinking about my crush all Day

@bockskarr6626

@marvin biaksang yt yes indeed!! You're not alone 🥰

@abigailrosano5624

Same. I've been so addicted to this song even though I don't have any crush HAHAAJAH

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