Now
Paramore Lyrics
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Don't try to take this from me, now
Don't try to take this from me
Don't try to take this from me, now
Feels like I'm waking from the dead
And everyone's been waitin' on me
What it's like to sleep a year away
But were we indestructible
I thought that we could brave it all
I never thought that what would take me out
Was hiding down below
Lost the battle, win the war
Bringing my sinking ship back to the shore
We're starting over, or head back in
There's a time and a place to die but this ain't it
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
Don't try to take this from me
Don't try to take this from me, now
Don't try to take this from me
Don't try to take this from me, now
Wish I could find a crystal ball
For the days I feel completely worthless
You know I'd use it all for good
I would not take it for granted
Instead, I'd have some memories
For the days I don't feel anything
At least, they would remind me
Not to make the same mistakes again
Lost the battle, win the war
I'm bringing my sinking ship back to the shore
We're starting over or head back in
There's a time and a place to die but this ain't it
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
There's a time and a place to die
There's a time and a place to die
And this ain't it
There's a time and a place to die
And this ain't it, this ain't it
This ain't it
There's a time and a place to die
There's a time and a place to die
But this ain't it, no
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
Now, now
The lyrics to Paramore's song "Now" are charged by a sense of urgency and a desire to seize the present moment. The singer addresses a vague "you" in the first lines, seemingly warning that person not to interfere with their current situation. The following lyrics reveal that the singer has just woken up from a period of inactivity or depression, and is now ready to take control of their life. They also confront the idea that they were previously invincible and capable of enduring any hardship, which has turned out to be untrue. Instead of dwelling on past mistakes or regrets, the singer focuses on moving forward and building a brighter future.
The chorus repeats the phrase "If there's a future, we want it, now" four times, emphasizing the importance of acting in the present to secure a better future. The singer acknowledges that there may be occasions when it is appropriate to give up or surrender, as signified by the line "There's a time and a place to die." However, the overall message of the song is one of perseverance and determination. The final repetition of "now," followed by an abrupt ending, echoes the singer's insistence on not wasting a single moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't try to take this from me
I won't let anyone take away what I have
Feels like I'm waking from the dead
I feel like I've been given a second chance at life
And everyone's been waitin' on me
People have been expecting things from me and I want to live up to their expectations
Least now I'll never have to wonder
At least I won't wonder what it's like to be inactive anymore
What it's like to sleep a year away
What it's like to waste time and not achieve anything in a year
But were we indestructible
Did we really believe that we were invincible?
I thought that we could brave it all
I used to think that we could face any challenge
I never thought that what would take me out
I never imagined that something trivial would be the cause of my downfall
Was hiding down below
I didn't expect the cause of my defeat to be something hidden or unexpected
Lost the battle, win the war
Although I lost a small fight, I can still win the overall war
Bringing my sinking ship back to the shore
I am trying to salvage and repair something that was sinking or failing
We're starting over, or head back in
We have the option to start over or continue with what we're doing
There's a time and a place to die but this ain't it
Although there are appropriate times to give up, this isn't one of them
If there's a future, we want it, now
We are eager to secure whatever good things the future holds
Wish I could find a crystal ball
I wish I could predict my future
For the days I feel completely worthless
For times when I feel like I have no value
You know I'd use it all for good
I would use it to better myself and others around me
I would not take it for granted
I wouldn't misuse this power if I had it
Instead, I'd have some memories
Instead of predicting the future, it would be nice to have good memories to look back on when I feel down
For the days I don't feel anything
For times when I feel numb or emotionless
At least, they would remind me
The memories would serve as a reminder to keep going
Not to make the same mistakes again
The memories would help me avoid repeating past mistakes
There's a time and a place to die
There are certain times when it is appropriate to give up or let go
And this ain't it
This is not one of those times
Now, now
We want a good future right now
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hayley Williams, Taylor York
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Στέφανος Αλεξόπουλος
Lost the battle, win the war
Bringing my sinking ship back to the shore
We're starting over, or head back in
There's a time and a place to die but this ain't it
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
Don't try to take this from me
Don't try to take this from me, now
- FD
Don't try to take this from me
Don't try to take this from me, now
Don't try to take this from me
Don't try to take this from me, now
Feels like I'm waking from the dead
And everyone's been waitin' on me
Least now I'll never have to wonder
What it's like to sleep a year away
But were we indestructible
I thought that we could brave it all
I never thought that what would take me out
Was hiding down below
Lost the battle, win the war
Bringing my sinking ship back to the shore
We're starting over, or head back in
There's a time and a place to die but this ain't it
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
Don't try to take this from me
Don't try to take this from me, now
Don't try to take this from me
Don't try to take this from me, now
Wish I could find a crystal ball
For the days I feel completely worthless
You know I'd use it all for good
I would not take it for granted
Instead, I'd have some memories
For the days I don't feel anything
At least, they would remind me
Not to make the same mistakes again
Lost the battle, win the war
I'm bringing my sinking ship back to the shore
We're starting over or head back in
There's a time and a place to die but this ain't it
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
There's a time and a place to die
There's a time and a place to die
And this ain't it
There's a time and a place to die
And this ain't it, this ain't it
This ain't it
There's a time and a place to die
There's a time and a place to die
But this ain't it, no
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
If there's a future, we want it, now
Now, now
Kaitlyn Lee
AWESOME VIDEO!! and who cares about how she looks. Its just make up, and the song is GREAT!
But anyways, this is what I wanted to say, I think for the 4th time?
This goes out to Paramore, consisting of Hayley Williams, Taylor York, and last but not least, Jeremy Davis.
I wish you guys knew how much you inspire me, how much I look up to you guys. How much I need you guys, that without you guys, I would never know who I am, what I want to do in life. Who I want to be and how I am going to do that. I wish you guys knew how much you mean to me, and how much more I understand because of you guys. I wish that I could be your friend, a real friend, and meet you in real life. I wish that I could be in contact with you guys and go on tour with you guys. See what your life really is like. But because of you guys, I have been helping other people more. You see, I am not good in academics, I can't even read music, and math is my worse subject, but learning who people are and using that to helping people and their life problems is what I am good at. It's not that easy, but from your music, and your words, I learned how to do that. Like, Hayley, you showed me that it's okay to be my own person, it's okay to follow my dreams, and I can do what I want. So many artists and bands showed me a couple other things, like Black Veil Brides, Green Day, The Hurt, The Killers, OneRepublic, etc. But you guys stood out from the rest. There isn't many bands or singers like you guys, and that's why I liked you guys so much. Because you guys are different. And now, I love being different, and I barely care about what people think of me. Right now, I am terrible, I feel miserable, and you guys are the only thing that is keeping me from crying. I would say so much more, but its private to other people. For you guys, I'm pretty much an open book, but for others, not so much. Anyways, I know you probably won't ever read this, I hope you do, but just know, I wish you knew how much you are admired by me. and I wish I could meet you guys in person.
Thank you Paramore, for helping me be free.
~Roxanne
HOPE YOU GUYS WILL SEE THIS!! bye
Abigail The Creator
When she hugs him I literally get chills every time, I love that part so much..
Sage Isabella
chills and teary eyes. this one hits you pretty hard i think.
Matt Madden
Looks like you have two independent statements. But no semicolon? Tsk, tsk.
Firstname Lastname
+Matt Madden Right, if there would at least be a little comma...
Abigail The Creator
i editid et r u guis hapy nao? :>
Astromyxin
Also missing a comma. "When she hugs him(,) I literally..."
babybunnie
10 years later and the song and music video still gives me chills
Paul Edney
This song is Paramore at their best. Powerful and full of meaning. You can watch it over and over again and still it pulls at your musical and mental soul.
forsenCoomer
self titled paramore is the best era ever
Júlia Simões
I think this song describes exactly how I feel right now, why is this song so powerful?