If Not Now
LoneLady Lyrics


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If not now then when
If now today then
Why make your promises
A love declared for days to come
Is as good as none

You can wait 'til morning comes
You can wait for the new day
You can wait and lose this heart
You can wait and soon be sorry

Now love's the only thing that's free

We must take it where it's found
Pretty soon it may be costly

If now now what then
We all must live our lives
Always feeling




Always thinking
The moment has arrived

Overall Meaning

The song "If Not Now" by LoneLady presents a sense of urgency as it emphasizes the importance of taking action in the present instead of waiting for tomorrow. The opening line, "If not now then when," serves as a call to action, an invitation not to procrastinate, and to seize the moment.


The song's theme centers around the idea that love is the most valuable commodity and that it should be embraced without hesitation. The lyrics outline the consequences of delaying actions to pursue and declare love, stating that a love declared for the future is as worthless as a promise never kept. Lyrics such as "Why make your promises, A love declared for days to come, Is as good as none," and "Now love's the only thing that's free, We must take it where it's found" speak to the importance of taking risks and chasing love when it presents itself.


The song's chorus is particularly powerful as it highlights the cost of waiting to act upon love. It encourages listeners to take action and embrace love in the present moment because pretty soon, it may not be attainable. Additionally, the song advises listeners always to keep the moment's memory, hoping the feeling won't ever fade away.


Line by Line Meaning

If not now then when
If you don't act now, when will you?


If now today then
If you don't act today, then when?


Why make your promises
Why make promises that you can't keep?


A love declared for days to come
Promising love in the future is empty and worthless.


Is as good as none
It's the same as having no love at all.


You can wait 'til morning comes
You can delay action until it's too late.


You can wait for the new day
You can wait for a fresh start, but time will pass.


You can wait and lose this heart
Delay may cause losing the heart and the opportunity.


You can wait and soon be sorry
Delay may lead to regret and sorrow.


Now love's the only thing that's free
Love is the only free thing, worth pursuing and receiving.


We must take it where it's found
We need to seek and embrace love wherever it exists.


Pretty soon it may be costly
Love may become expensive and difficult to attain.


If now now what then
If not now, then when? It's important to act now.


We all must live our lives
We should live our lives to the fullest.


Always feeling
We should always feel inspired and motivated.


Always thinking
We should always think deeply about our actions and decisions.


The moment has arrived
The perfect moment to act is now.




Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: JULIE CAMPBELL

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Comments from YouTube:

Peter Taylor

I heard ´Groove it Out´ this morning from this songer and loved it ... I´m amazed no comments have been posted up to now ... love this track as well great energy music!! ... I hope you are able to keep going LoneLady

Katrine Storebo

My friend invited me to a Lonelady concert in London last Friday.  Haven't dance like that since the early noughties! Great music and performance!

ShoSleepy

she sounds like Japan's "Yui"

Yo Yo

Misfits :)

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