Now and Then
Hoffs Susanna Lyrics

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Started out just like any summer
Days have felt the life time love
That's when we found each other
And we found ourselves oooh

Now and then don't have to look back
Now and then you're right here with me
Now and then oooh my friend

Don't say good bye again

Looking in your eyes was like a mirror
Every single joy and fear
All for one and one for all
Yeah we did it

Now and then don't have to look back
Now and then you're right here with me
Now and then oooh my friend
Don't say good bye again

And though it was long, long ago
Saw here, here inside our love

Now and then don't have to look back
Now and then you're right here with me
Now and then yeah my friend
Don't say good bye again

Looking in your eyes was like a mirror
Every single joy and fear
All for one and one for all
Yeah we did it

Now and then
Now and then
Now and then oooh my friend
Don't say good bye

Don't say good bye
Don't say good bye again

Overall Meaning

In "Now and Then," Susanna Hoffs sings about a summer romance that has gone on to become more than just a fling. The song is about looking back on that special time and realizing that the love they shared then is still with them now. The lyrics "Looking in your eyes was like a mirror" suggests that the relationship was based on honesty and openness. They were each other's confidants, sharing every joy and fear.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Now and then," to drive home the point that the feelings they had back then are still present in their lives today. The song ends with a plea not to say goodbye again, indicating that they have been apart at some point and are now reunited. The song paints a picture of a timeless love that has survived the years and remains just as potent today as it was in the beginning.

Line by Line Meaning

Started out just like any summer
At first it was like any other summer

Days have felt the life time love
The days seemed like a lifetime of love

That's when we found each other
That's when we discovered each other

And we found ourselves oooh
And we found ourselves, oh

Now and then don't have to look back
Occasionally we don't need to reflect on the past

Now and then you're right here with me
Occasionally you're right here with me

Now and then oooh my friend
Occasionally, oh my friend

Don't say good bye again
Let's not say goodbye again

Looking in your eyes was like a mirror
When I looked into your eyes, it was like looking at myself

Every single joy and fear
Every happiness and fear

All for one and one for all
We were united, one for all and all for one