NOW
Johnston Daniel Lyrics
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Then you might just see it's not so funny
Prey tell
The wishing well will get you eventually
Beware
What you are is what you're doing there
And it's giving you a moment so kind
Believe
Your broken heart could heal so dramatically
And with a little luck
You could see a better way again real soon
As we stare into each other's eyes
And each year just goes so fast and goodbye
Look around
What your friends are telling you so free
Be gone
It's all over as the sun does set once more
If you think that love has a chance with you
Maybe hope can shine a light so true
Just smile
You can win the victory so sweet
And know
It's just another day for you and me
And tomorrow ? no more sorrow
You can all her - if you want to
There's a new way ? why won't you try it
Heaven sent it and you'll believe it now
Love can save you now
Love can save you now
Love can save you now
The song "Now" by Daniel Johnston appears to be a message of hope to those who may be feeling lost, alone, or heartbroken. The lyrics encourage the listener to believe that their broken heart could heal dramatically, that with a little bit of luck, they could see a better way soon. Johnston sings about the power of love and how it can save the listener from their sorrow. However, the song also acknowledges the presence of pain and the need to be aware of one's surroundings and the messages that friends may be trying to convey. Essentially, the song expresses the idea that life goes on, and while there may be sorrow, there is also hope for a better future.
The lyrics themselves are relatively straightforward, but there are some noteworthy aspects of the song. For example, Johnston's music is often associated with the outsider music movement, due in part to the fact that much of his music was recorded on lo-fi equipment and distributed through unconventional channels. Additionally, his lyrics often deal with themes of mental illness, Christianity, and personal struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
If you think your thoughts so rationally
If you believe that your thoughts are completely logical
Then you might just see it's not so funny
You might realize that it's not a laughing matter
Prey tell
Please tell me
The wishing well will get you eventually
Your desires will catch up to you eventually
Beware
Be careful
What you are is what you're doing there
Your current actions define who you are
Love is lingering with you on it's mind
Love is still on your mind
And it's giving you a moment so kind
It's providing you with a kind moment
Believe
Have faith
Your broken heart could heal so dramatically
Your broken heart could dramatically heal
And with a little luck
If you're fortunate enough
You could see a better way again real soon
You could soon see a better path
As we stare into each other's eyes
As we look into each other's gaze
And each year just goes so fast and goodbye
And each year passes quickly and goes away
Look around
Observe your surroundings
What your friends are telling you so free
What your friends are telling you openly
Be gone
Leave
It's all over as the sun does set once more
It's finished as the sun sets once again
If you think that love has a chance with you
If you believe that love could work with you
Maybe hope can shine a light so true
Hope could reveal a true path
Just smile
Just grin
You can win the victory so sweet
You could achieve a sweet victory
And know
And understand
It's just another day for you and me
It's just another day for us
And tomorrow ? no more sorrow
And tomorrow? No more sadness
You can all her - if you want to
You could call her if you want to
There's a new way ? why won't you try it
There's a new approach? Why don't you attempt it?
Heaven sent it and you'll believe it now
It was sent down by heaven and you'll now believe it
Love can save you now
Love can now rescue you
Love can save you now
Love can now save you
Love can save you now
Love can now deliver you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEPHEN FRETWELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@giorgioarmanizavos
All of daniels new stuff should be recorded like this
@piffmop1
definitely one of my favorites!!
@elprimito12
My fv Daniel song. This is a true masterpiece that deserve being listenin by all the fucking world
@asobineko4742
rest well daniel, rest well mark. miss you both.
@SergeantPancake
I was not ready for the transition, holy shit
Very cool
@TRUEiMPROrecords
What you are = what you´re doing there. <3
@chrish12345
G E N I U S
@Theinnocentfrog
My dear Daniel!
@AUSROTTENY2K
I like this song alot. Good melody. Not so fond of the part at 1:27 but its still great nonetheless.
@beefchoy
we need a fanvid for this shizz!