Now Is The Time
Nancy Kerr Lyrics


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Now is the time, now is the blessed moment
Now is the breath of life sent in turn to weather a gathering rime
Be bold and kind, farewell my old discontent
Just as the heavens consent to burn and turn cold days to fine

Now is the time, now is the blessed moment
Now is the breath of life sent in turn to weather a gathering rime
Be bold and kind, farewell my old discontent
Just as the heavens consent to burn and turn cold days to fine

City of souls flung by the breath of old lovers
Where death′s cold dancer's heart was ne′er so very unkind
Farewell we sing dressed in the leavings of others
For guests shall plenty bring and turn cold days to fine

Now is the time, now is the blessed moment
Now is the breath of life sent in turn to weather a gathering rime
Be bold and kind, farewell my old discontent
Just as the heavens consent to burn and turn cold days to fine

"Happy and poor" is that more foolishness talking?
Will walking pieces half preserve your hearth in flame?
Scant seed in store brings feathered visitors flocking
To sing shall comfort bring for souls are made the same

Now is the time, now is the blessed moment
Now is the breath of life sent in turn to weather a gathering rime
Be bold and kind, farewell my old discontent
Just as the heavens consent to burn and turn cold days to fine

Sinners arise and turn your eyes to the waters
For Nature's mortal pool shall bathe all fools in brine
Be not denied when all sure-footedness falters
For Earth's uncertainties have turned our fields to wine

Now is the time, now is the blessed moment
City of souls flung by the breath of old lovers
Now is the breath of life sent in turn to weather a gathering rime
Where death′s cold dancer′s heart was ne'er so very unkind
Be bold and kind, farewell my old discontent
Farewell we sing dressed in the leavings of others
Just as the heavens consent to burn and turn cold days to fine
For guests shall plenty bring and turn cold days to fine

Now is the time, now is the blessed moment
City of souls flung by the breath of old lovers
Now is the breath of life sent in turn to weather a gathering rime
Where death′s cold dancer's heart was ne′er so very unkind
Be bold and kind, farewell my old discontent
Farewell we sing dressed in the leavings of others




Just as the heavens consent to burn and turn cold days to fine
For guests shall plenty bring and turn cold days to fine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nancy Kerr's song "Now Is The Time" carry a message of hope and renewal. The first stanza encourages listeners to be brave and leave behind old discontent. The second stanza uses imagery of a "City of souls flung by the breath of old lovers" to convey that death is inevitable, but we can live full lives in the meantime by embracing change and welcoming new experiences. The third stanza speaks to those who may feel lost or uncertain, urging them to look to nature as a source of comfort and to embrace the uncertainties of life with the knowledge that they can lead to unexpected blessings.


Throughout the song, the refrain "Now is the time, now is the blessed moment" reinforces the idea that we should seize the present and embrace the opportunities it holds. The use of natural metaphors - breath, rime, and brine - reinforces the idea that everything is interconnected in a cycle of life and death. Overall, the song is a reminder to cherish what we have, let go of what no longer serves us, and embrace the unknown with open arms.


Line by Line Meaning

Now is the time, now is the blessed moment
The present moment is an auspicious time for change and growth


Now is the breath of life sent in turn to weather a gathering rime
The fleeting and precious quality of life reminds us to embrace it with fullness and courage


Be bold and kind, farewell my old discontent
Moving forward with courage and empathy for oneself and others requires a willingness to let go of past grievances


Just as the heavens consent to burn and turn cold days to fine
The unpredictable nature of life includes both difficulties and moments of beauty


City of souls flung by the breath of old lovers
We are all connected to one another and influenced by those who came before us


Where death's cold dancer's heart was ne'er so very unkind
The inevitability of death does not diminish the warmth and love of life


Farewell we sing dressed in the leavings of others
We honor those who came before us by using what they have left behind to create something new


For guests shall plenty bring and turn cold days to fine
We can find joy and abundance when we welcome new experiences and possibilities into our lives


"Happy and poor" is that more foolishness talking?
Questioning the validity of societal values and beliefs that prioritize wealth over well-being


Will walking pieces half preserve your hearth in flame?
The pursuit of material success is not a substitute for emotional and spiritual fulfillment


Scant seed in store brings feathered visitors flocking
Even limited resources have the potential to attract abundance and beauty


To sing shall comfort bring for souls are made the same
Expressing ourselves through creative outlets can provide solace and connection with others


Sinners arise and turn your eyes to the waters
We can find renewal and redemption in the natural world


For Nature's mortal pool shall bathe all fools in brine
The cycle of life and death is a reminder of our mortality and the inevitability of change


Be not denied when all sure-footedness falters
Navigating uncertainty requires resilience and adaptation


For Earth's uncertainties have turned our fields to wine
Challenges can bring unexpected blessings and opportunities for growth




Writer(s): Nancy Kerr

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@stibblebar

Love it ! Love it ! Love it !

@Judy49067

I can't stop listening to this. Her voice is unique. Beautiful, such a beautiful song.

@isusekdragi123ify

Nancy yes we want more Sweet Visitor, Sweet Liberties, Melrose quartet, Fagan/Kerr, and other associations.We want all now.

@sashamikulec7816

Directly from heaven....

@rogerfindlay6836

I can't get enough of this. Superb in every way. R.

@paacer

Beautiful, what a multi talented lady is Nancy .

@MrJohnAndrewhall

Perfect song for a new year's eve.

@wendycampbell3801

What a marvelous song! :)

@peelsmyth.7909

Awsome!

@aeh5040

Great counterpoint!

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