Now Is The Hour
Eddy Howard Lyrics
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Night o'er the valley is creeping!
Birds cuddle down in their nest,
Soon all the world will be sleeping
And now is the hour when we must say goodbye,
Soon you'll be sailing far across the sea,
While you're away, o, then remember me,
True lovers often must part,
Kiss me, then leave me to sorrow!
Here love, I give you my heart,
You will return some glad morrow
But now is the hour when we must say goodbye,
Soon you'll be sailing far across the sea,
While you're away, o, then remember me,
When you return, you'll find me waiting here.
The lyrics of Eddy Howard's "Now Is The Hour" convey a sense of sadness and impending separation. The first verse describes the setting sun and the approach of nighttime, with birds settling into their nests. These natural occurrences serve as a metaphor for the couple's impending separation. As night falls, they must say goodbye and part ways. The second verse acknowledges the painful reality that true lovers often must part. The singer gives their heart to their lover, hoping they will return to alleviate the sorrow of their separation.
The chorus repeats the timing of their separation: "now is the hour." The singer implores their lover to remember them while they are away, and promises to wait for their return. The repetition of this phrase reinforces the sense of urgency and finality in their parting. The final verse again highlights the hope of a future reunion, with the singer waiting for their lover's return.
Overall, the lyrics of "Now Is The Hour" capture the bittersweet nature of a farewells and the anguish of separation. The natural imagery used throughout the song adds depth and beauty to the sentiment expressed.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunset glow fades in the west,
The sun is setting, creating a beautiful glow in the sky as the day comes to an end.
Night o'er the valley is creeping!
The darkness is gradually setting in over the valley as the night approaches.
Birds cuddle down in their nest,
The birds are settling down in their nests, preparing to sleep for the night.
Soon all the world will be sleeping
As the night falls, the entire world will eventually go to sleep.
And now is the hour when we must say goodbye,
The moment has come for us to bid farewell to each other.
Soon you'll be sailing far across the sea,
You will be traveling across the sea in the near future.
While you're away, o, then remember me,
Remember me while you are away from me.
When you return, you'll find me waiting here
I will be waiting for you to return when you come back.
True lovers often must part,
It is common for true and devoted lovers to separate from each other.
Kiss me, then leave me to sorrow!
Give me one last kiss before departing and leaving me to feel the pain of separation.
Here love, I give you my heart,
I am giving you my love and devotion wholeheartedly.
You will return some glad morrow
One day, you will come back with joy and happiness.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIMA MAEWA KAIHAU, DOROTHY M.R. STEWART, CECIL SPENCER DARLING
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