NOW
Mr. Herbert Quain Lyrics
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Right now, right now, right now
Right now, right now, right now
We should be married with kids
Now you all laid up with me
Ya know it is what it is
Ya know it is what it is
Know you stay thinking bout me
Ya know it is what it is
Ya know it is what it is
Call me over
In da afternoon
Right beside me
Since we said I do
Now and Later
Dear you my sweet troooooth
U Drive me crazy
With da things you dooooo
My southern baby
With some Houston roooots
Da root of life
My sweet apple juice
Deep in your eyes
You're my wish come true
Mourning hue
Till da afternoooon
We should be married with kids
Now you all laid up with me
Ya know it is what it is
Ya know it is what it is
Know you stay thinking bout me
Know you still act like a kid
Ya know it is what it is
Ya know it is what it is
My reflection
Is your mirror true
Still as trees
With your curvy grooves
Sweet salvation
Lie inside ah yooooh
Sweet Messiah
My juicy fruit
In your reflection
Is my fire
Father natures
Home in yoooou
You give me life
My forever muse
Deep inside
My home in you
Right now, right now, right now
Right now, right now, right now
Right now, right now, right now
We should be married with kids
Now you all laid up with me
Ya know it is what it is
Ya know it is what it is
Know you stay thinking bout me
Know you still act like a kid
Ya know it is what it is
Ya know it is what it is
Wanna be next to you
I wanna be next to you
Wanna be next to you
I wanna be next to you
We should be married with kids
Now you all laid up with me
Ya know it is what it is
Ya know it is what it is
Know you stay thinking bout me
Know you still act like a kid
Ya know it is what it is
Ya know it is what it is
The lyrics to Mr. Herbert Quain's song "Now" speak to a longing for a more committed and serious relationship with a partner. The repeated phrase of "right now" suggests an urgency and desire for the present moment to align with the desired future - being married with children. The lines "you all laid up with me" and "know you stay thinking bout me" indicate that the singer's feelings are reciprocated by their partner, who is currently with them but still acting somewhat immaturely. Despite this, the singer seems to accept the situation for what it is, as they repeatedly say "ya know it is what it is."
The second half of the song shifts towards more abstract and poetic language, with imagery of reflection, nature, and salvation. The mention of "Houston roots" suggests a connection to southern culture and identity, which adds further depth to the song's themes of roots and home. The final repetition of "wanna be next to you" emphasizes the singer's desire to be close to their partner, regardless of the obstacles that may be preventing a more committed relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Right now, right now, right now
The singer emphasizes the urgency of his desire.
We should be married with kids
The singer wishes to settle down and start a family with his partner.
Now you all laid up with me
The singer and his partner are currently together.
Ya know it is what it is
The singer accepts their current situation.
Know you stay thinking bout me
The singer believes his partner still thinks about him often.
Know you still act like a kid
The singer finds his partner's youthful behavior endearing.
Call me over
In da afternoon
Right beside me
Since we said I do
The singer enjoys spending time with his partner, especially since they got married.
Now and Later
Dear you my sweet troooooth
The singer uses a candy metaphor to express his affection for his partner.
U Drive me crazy
With da things you dooooo
The singer is deeply in love with his partner and their actions excite him.
My southern baby
With some Houston roooots
Da root of life
My sweet apple juice
The singer loves his partner's Southern roots and sees their relationship as nourishing and life-giving.
Deep in your eyes
You're my wish come true
The singer feels fulfilled by his partner's presence in his life.
Mourning hue
Till da afternoooon
The singer longs to be with his partner throughout the day.
My reflection
Is your mirror true
Still as trees
With your curvy grooves
The singer sees his own reflection in his partner and admires their natural beauty.
Sweet salvation
Lie inside ah yooooh
Sweet Messiah
My juicy fruit
The singer finds salvation and redemption through his partner and sees them as a valuable and precious gift.
In your reflection
Is my fire
Father natures
Home in yoooou
The singer feels alive and passionate when he is with his partner, and he sees them as a natural and comforting presence.
You give me life
My forever muse
Deep inside
My home in you
The singer's partner is the source of his inspiration and joy, and he sees them as his true home.
Wanna be next to you
I wanna be next to you
The singer wants to be physically close to his partner.
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Written by: Tim Salau
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