Where Are You Now
David Fanning Lyrics
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Your hair was short and different color
I called your name but you never turned around
We used to say I love you to each other
Stay up all night and talk for hours
About forever and how we're never gonna break up
But where are you now
Or on a suntan beach down in Mexico
Yeah you could be anywhere for all I know
‘Cause you're nowhere to be found
So where are you now
Where are you now
Said we would run away together
Anywhere do whatever
Chase every sunset down a different streets
But now I'm staring at your picture
Thinking about what went wrong
And what I said
What you did
And how it hurt
When you left
Where are you now
Maybe you're out in L.A. livin' it up west coast
Or on a suntan beach down in Mexico
Yeah you could be anywhere for all I know
‘Cause you're nowhere to be found
So where are you now
'Cause you ain't in my arm
You ain't callin' my phone
You ain't in my car waiting on me at home
No matter where I turn or road that i go down
You ain't in this town
So where are you now
Where are you now
If you ever come back
Meet me at the same spot where you stole my heart
And said you'd never leave me
But where are you now
Maybe you're out in L.A. livin' it up west coast
Or on a suntan beach down in Mexico
Yeah you could be anywhere for all I know
'Cause you're nowhere to be found
So where are you now
Cause you ain't in my arm
You ain't callin' my phone
You ain't in my car waiting on me at home
No matter where I turn or road that I go down
You ain't in this town
Where are you now
Where are you now
Where are you now
Yeah where are you now
David Fanning’s song "Where Are You Now" seems to be about a past lover who has gone missing from the singer’s present life. The singer talks about seeing the person last summer but not being able to get their attention. The two of them used to talk all night about forever and how they would never break up. They even made plans to escape together and see the world.
However, the former lover is nowhere to be found now, and the singer does not know where they could be. There is a sense of longing and sadness in the lyrics as the singer thinks about the past and wonders what went wrong. They mention that they have been reflecting on what they said and what the other person did before they left. The singer seems to be holding on to the memories and hoping that the person will return.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has been trying to move on but has not been able to do so. They appear to be waiting for the other person to come back and meet them where they initially fell in love. The song has a melancholic tone that captures the heartache that comes with losing a loved one and trying to make sense of what went wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I saw you last summer
I have a vague recollection of possibly seeing you in person during the previous summer.
Your hair was short and a different color
When I last saw you, your hair was cut shorter than usual and dyed a color that was not your natural hair color.
I called your name but you never turned around
I attempted to get your attention by calling your name, but for some reason, you did not acknowledge me or turn to face me.
We used to say I love you to each other
In the past, we frequently told each other that we loved one another.
Stay up all night and talk for hours
We would remain awake all through the night, having long conversations that spanned several hours.
About forever and how we're never gonna break up
During these conversations, we would discuss the concept of forever, and how our relationship was never going to come to an end.
But where are you now
Despite having shared these moments together in the past, I do not know where you are currently located.
Maybe you're out in L.A. Livin' it up west coast
Perhaps you have moved and are now residing in Los Angeles, enjoying the lifestyle that the west coast affords.
Or on a suntan beach down in Mexico
Alternatively, you could be in Mexico, spending your time on a sun-drenched beach.
Yeah you could be anywhere for all I know
I am completely unaware of your current whereabouts, and you could be residing in any location without my knowledge.
‘Cause you're nowhere to be found
For some unknown reason, you are currently uncontactable and untraceable.
Said we would run away together
In our history together, we made promises to one another to run away from our lives and start anew as a couple.
Anywhere do whatever
We made this promise regardless of location or circumstance; we vowed to be together no matter what we were doing or where we were going.
Chase every sunset down a different street
We also spoke about pursuing sunsets as a couple, looking for perfect and beautiful sights together.
But now I'm staring at your picture
However, looking at photographs of you has become my sole way of interacting with you, which is a very different situation from what we originally envisioned for our relationship.
Thinking about what went wrong
I find myself contemplating the potential reasons why our relationship ended up in this unfortunate state of distance and silence.
And what I said
I am reflecting upon my own words throughout the course of our relationship and if I, perhaps unknowingly, caused any harm or detachment.
What you did
As well as reflecting my own words and deeds, I am also considering the role that you played in the dissolution of our relationship.
And how it hurt
The pain of our relationship's end is still quite palpable, and I find myself struggling with it as I attempt to move on.
When you left
I still struggle to cope with the absence you left when you chose to end our relationship or go silent.
'Cause you ain't in my arm
There is a physical absence in my life where you once were, considering the physical affection and love we once shared.
You ain't callin' my phone
Additionally, you have not attempted to contact me in some time, suggesting that our relationship has fully dissolved or that you have simply left with no intentions of keeping in contact.
You ain't in my car waiting on me at home
Furthermore, there is no physical evidence in my day-to-day life to suggest that you are still present or waiting for me to return as a partner.
No matter where I turn or road that I go down
I have looked for you in almost every direction and have explored every avenue that comes to mind, but you still remain elusive and impossible to locate.
You ain't in this town
You are no longer present or accounted for in our shared hometown.
If you ever come back
In the event that you do return to our shared life or attempt to reconnect, there may be hope for our relationship still.
Meet me at the same spot where you stole my heart
If you choose to return, I am requesting that we meet at the same location where we first met and our hearts were stolen by one another.
And said you'd never leave me
At that location, we may be able to reconcile the hurt that has been caused and find a way back to one another.
Yeah where are you now
In questioning your whereabouts and the current state of our relationship, I am left with a sense of longing for your presence and love.
Contributed by Stella O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.