NOW
Paul Brandt Lyrics

I heard it from a newborn baby
From the very moment a newborn baby takes its first breath and cries, it is telling us to seize the opportunity to live now.

Loud and clear in that first breath of air
The sound of a newborn baby's first cry is a clear reminder that life is fleeting and that we must live now.

I heard it when grandpa was dying
Even when a loved one is on their deathbed, the faint but persistent reminder to live now still echoes in the background.

It was faintly there
The reminder to live now may not always be obvious, but it's always present if you listen closely enough.

Live now
The song's chorus is a call to action: to seize the present moment, live in the now, and not wait for tomorrow.

I guess it really is quite simple
The message of the song is straightforward but profound: life is precious and short, and we should cherish every moment by living in the present.

Sometimes it's easier said than done
Although the idea of living in the now is simple, putting it into practice can be difficult in a world that is full of distractions and uncertainty.

But all the cool rain does is fall down
The rain falls without hesitation or reservation, reminding us that we should live our lives with the same sense of urgency and purpose.

And all the river does is run
Similarly, the river moves forward without looking back, serving as a metaphor for the unstoppable force of time that moves us all towards the future.

(all we really have to do is) Live now
The message of the song is reiterated: the key to a fulfilling life is to live in the present and fully appreciate the moment we are in.

We're not promised tomorrow
Life is unpredictable, and we can't assume that we will always have time to do the things we want to do. This is why it's so important to live now.

Like vapor, these days here are fading away
Life passes us by quickly, like a vapor that disappears in an instant. We must appreciate and live each day as if it were our last.

Baby, this time I'm holding you is borrowed
The time we have with loved ones is limited and precious. We must cherish every moment we have with them, knowing that it is borrowed time.

But every second by God's grace, I'm gonna
The song acknowledges that we can't control the future, but we can be grateful for every moment we have, and live now by seizing each second.

Live now
The chorus is repeated, reminding us that the key to a fulfilling life is to live in the present and not wait for tomorrow.

I've learned I can't control the future
Trying to control the future is futile, as life is full of uncertainty and unexpected events. We can only control how we respond to the present moment.

I've learned I must forgive the past somehow
Holding onto grudges or regrets from the past can prevent us from fully living in the present. Forgiveness is necessary to move forward and live now.

Cause we are here only a moment
Life is short and fleeting, and we must make the most of the time we have by living in the present and seizing every opportunity.

And life's too short not to live now
The song's message is summed up in this final line, reminding us that we must take action and live in the present, as life is too short to wait for tomorrow.