From the 1960s to the 1980s, Diamond was one of the more successful pop music performers, scoring a number of hits. As critic William Ruhlmann writes, "as of 2001, he claimed worldwide record sales of 115 million copies, and as of 2002 he was ranked third, behind only Elton John and Barbra Streisand, on the list of the most successful adult contemporary artists in the history of the Billboard chart."[1] As of May 2005 he has sold 120 million records worldwide, including 48 million records in the U.S.[2]
Though his record sales declined somewhat after the 1980s, Diamond continues to tour successfully, and maintains a very loyal following. Diamond's songs have been recorded by a vast array of performers from many different musical genres.
Diamond was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984, and then in 2000 was given its Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the early part of 2011.
In 2008 Neil Diamond scored his first ever Billboard number one album with "Home Before Dark", the album also became his first studio album to get to number one in the UK.
The Time Is Now
Neil Diamond Lyrics
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I'm almost shakin'
I want to hold you so bad
My insides are achin'
I want to say what's in my heart
Like I never said it
Then I'm gonna love you ,
Girl so you won't forget it.
I'm gonna show you how,
How I feel about you
You've got lips like I've never tasted
And anytime I'm not with you girl,
That's the time I call wasted
You know, we got he kind of thing
You just can't beg or borrow
Gonna show you what I mean
And I don't mean tomorrow
The time is now, and the place is here.
I'm gonna show you how,
How I feel about you.
You know, we got the kind of thing
You just can't beg or borrow
Gonna show you what I mean
And I don't mean tomorrow
And the time is now
And the place is here
I'm gonna show you how I feel, baby
I said the time is now, lady
Ah, the place, the place is here,
I'm gonna show you how
The song "The Time Is Now" by Neil Diamond explores the intense emotions of a man who is deeply in love with a woman. The first verse begins with the line, "Look at me girl, I'm almost shakin'," which highlights the vulnerability of the singer. He is so overcome with emotion that he is physically shaking. The next line, "I want to hold you so bad," reveals his strong desire for physical touch and connection with her. He goes on to express that his insides are aching and he wants to say what's in his heart, indicating that he has been holding back his feelings until now.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the urgency of the singer's emotions. He states that the time is now and the place is here, meaning that he cannot wait any longer to show his love for her. He wants to demonstrate how he feels about her and make sure she never forgets it. The second verse continues with the same theme, further describing how much he craves her physical presence and how he feels like time spent without her is wasted.
Overall, "The Time Is Now" is a powerful declaration of love filled with intense emotions and a sense of urgency. The singer is so in love with this woman that he cannot contain his feelings any longer and wants to make sure she knows how he feels.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me girl,
I am visibly nervous and excited to see you
I'm almost shakin'
My emotions are running high and I can barely contain my enthusiasm
I want to hold you so bad
I have an intense desire to be close to you
My insides are achin'
My feelings for you are so strong that they are almost physically painful
I want to say what's in my heart
I want to express my feelings for you openly and honestly
Like I never said it
I want to make it clear that this is a genuine expression of my feelings, not just a repetition of old words
Then I'm gonna love you,
I'm going to show you how I feel through my actions and words
Girl so you won't forget it.
I want to create a lasting memory of our connection that will stay with you always.
The time is now, and the place is here
This moment is perfect for expressing my true feelings, and I don’t want to miss this opportunity
I'm gonna show you how,
I will demonstrate my love for you in a way that you will understand and appreciate
How I feel about you
These are my genuine emotions for you and I want to convey them as truly as possible
You've got lips like I've never tasted
You are so unique and special to me that every aspect of you, even your lips, is a revelation to me
And anytime I'm not with you girl,
It hurts me to be away from you, and I think about you constantly
That's the time I call wasted
When I am not with you, I feel like I am not experiencing life to the fullest
You know, we got the kind of thing
We have a unique connection and chemistry that cannot be replicated
You just can't beg or borrow
Our relationship is genuine, and cannot be forced or replicated
Gonna show you what I mean
I will demonstrate my love to you through my words and actions
And I don't mean tomorrow
I want to express my feelings for you right now, not put it off until later
And the time is now
I am convinced that this is the right moment to convey my heart's desire to you.
And the place is here
I believe that this location is the best possible environment for us to connect on an emotional level.
I'm gonna show you how I feel, baby
I will show you the true depth of my love through words and actions
I said the time is now, lady
I am emphasizing the importance of the present moment to convey my feelings for you
Ah, the place, the place is here,
I want to make it clear that this location is ideal for sharing my feelings
I'm gonna show you how
I will demonstrate in every possible way how passionate and sincere my love for you is
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DIAMOND
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