In an interview with Songwriter Universe magazine, lead singer John Gourley said the inspiration behind "Live in the Moment" came to him after a recording session when he wanted to provide a modern approach to the phrase. Gourley provided the music to the song while co-writing alongside songwriters Ammar Malik and John Hill.
On November 1, 2017, a music video for "Live in the Moment" was released. The agency Wieden+Kennedy was behind the video which featured a police chase of a giant puppet skateboarding on top of a car. The video was filmed in Portland, Oregon.
In January 2018, "Live in the Moment" peaked at number one on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart. A few months later, the song reached number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in March 2018.
Live In The Moment
Portugal. The Man Lyrics
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Is a girl with eyes like wishing wells
I'm not alone
But I'm still lone, lonely
When I was young
Always go below the midnight sun
Those days are done
But I'm still glowing
Ooh la la la la la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
A lie, oh well
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
Ooh la la la la la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
With that soul to sell
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
My home
Is a girl who can't wait for time to tell
God only knows
We don't need history
When your family
Swinging from the branches of a tree
God only knows
We don't need ghost stories
Ooh la la la la la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
A lie, oh well
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
Ooh la la la la la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
With that soul to sell
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
Ooh I can't believe it
Nothing's gonna comfort me now
Ooh I can't believe it
Nothing's gonna comfort me now
Ooh la la la la la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
A lie, oh well
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
Ooh la la la la la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
With that soul to sell
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
Oh my god I can't believe my eyes
Wake up everybody you know
Come and watch the garden grow
I'll see you when you get there
Oh my god I can't believe my eyes
Wake up everybody you know
Come and watch the garden grow
I'll see you when you get there
I'll see you when you get there
I'll see you when you get there
The lyrics of Portugal. The Man's song Live In The Moment revolve around living in the present and appreciating what one has before it's too late. The singer acknowledges that he is not alone but still feels lonely, implying that he is not fully engaged in his current situation. He then reminisces about his youth, when he used to stay up under the midnight sun- highlighting the fleeting nature of life. Despite the passing of time, the singer is still glowing, indicating that he is still alive and eager to enjoy life.
The chorus "Let's live in the moment, come back Sunday morning," encourages the listener to enjoy life and be present at the moment- seizing every opportunity. The singer also acknowledges the limited time he has with his lover or friend (depending on how you interpret "my home is a girl"), like he is conscious of the reality that life is short and unpredictable. The verse "When you're gone, goodbye, so long, farewell," further emphasizes the impermanence of life and the need to appreciate every moment.
The lyrics of Live In The Moment suggest that the singer wants to enjoy life to the fullest, knowing that each moment is valuable. It's a reminder to appreciate everything around us and spend less time worrying about past and future events that we can't change.
Line by Line Meaning
My home
The place where I belong
Is a girl with eyes like wishing wells
I'm in a loving relationship with a girl who has enchanting eyes
I'm not alone
I have a companion in life
But I'm still lone, lonely
I feel solitary deep within
When I was young
In my youthful years
Always go below the midnight sun
I had the freedom to do things I love, even at night
Those days are done
But that phase of life is over now
But I'm still glowing
Yet, I remain happy and positive
Ooh la la la la la
Let's live life to the fullest
Let's live in the moment
Let's enjoy and cherish the current period
Come back Sunday morning
And feel the happiness like we do on weekends
A lie, oh well
Even if it's not completely true
When you're gone
When you've left my side
Goodbye, so long, farewell
I'll miss you a lot
My home
The place where I find solace
Is a girl who can't wait for time to tell
I'm in love with a girl who is excited to see what the future holds for us
God only knows
We can only hope for the best
We don't need history
We don't have to dwell on past incidents, it's time to move on
When your family
Growing up in a family
Swinging from the branches of a tree
Spending childhood days having fun and being carefree
God only knows
We can only hope for the best
We don't need ghost stories
There's no need for scary tales from the past
Ooh I can't believe it
I'm filled with surprise
Nothing's gonna comfort me now
I'm feeling restless and uneasy
Oh my god I can't believe my eyes
I'm even more shocked now
Wake up everybody you know
It's time to be aware and get going
Come and watch the garden grow
Enjoy the beauty around us
I'll see you when you get there
We'll meet again at the end, whenever that may be
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ammar Malik, John Gourley, John Graham Hill, Eric Andrew Howk, Jason Wade Sechrist, Kyle O'Quin, Zachary Carothers, Zoe English Manville
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Lyrics
My home
Is a girl with eyes like wishing wells
I'm not alone
But I'm still lone, lonely
When I was young
Always go below the midnight sun
Those days are done
But I'm still glowing
Ooh la la la la la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
A lie, oh well
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
Ooh la la la la la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
With that soul to sell
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
My home
Is a girl who can't wait for time to tell
God only knows
We don't need history
When your family
Swinging from the branches of a tree
God only knows
We don't need ghost stories
Ooh la la la la la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
A lie, oh well
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
Ooh la la la la la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
With that soul to sell
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
Ooh I can't believe it
Nothing's gonna comfort me now
Ooh I can't believe it
Nothing's gonna comfort me now
Ooh la la la la la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
A lie, oh well
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
Ooh la la la la la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
With that soul to sell
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
Oh my god I can’t believe my eyes
Wake up everybody you know
Come and watch the garden grow
I’ll see you when you get there
Oh my god I can’t believe my eyes
Wake up everybody you know
Come and watch the garden grow
I’ll see you when you get there
I’ll see you when you get there
I’ll see you when you get there
@aSockMonsteR757
Cooper The human This just came out on Rock Band and the lyrics on that version is
Oooooo la la la la la
Let's live for the moment
Forget Sunday morning
I know so we'll
When you're gone goodbye so long farewell
Oooooo la la la la la
Let's live for the moment
Forget Sunday morning
Oh my Michelle
When you're gone goodbye so long farewell
@edinhoo.
[Verse 1]
My home is a girl with eyes like wishing wells
I'm not alone but I'm still lone-lonely
When I was young, always gold below the midnight sun
Those days are done, but I'm still glowing
[Chorus]
Ooo, la-la-la-la-la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
Oh my, oh well
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
Ooo, la-la-la-la-la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
Got soul to sell
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
[Verse 2]
My home is a girl who can't wait for time to tell
God only knows we don't need history
Your family swinging from the branches of a tree
God only knows, we don't need ghost stories
[Chorus]
Ooo, la-la-la-la-la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
Oh my, oh well
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
Ooo, la-la-la-la-la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
Got soul to sell
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
[Bridge]
If (you) your company don't
Nothing's gonna comfort me now
If (you) your company don't
Nothing's gonna comfort me
[Chorus]
Ooo, la-la-la-la-la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
Oh my, oh well
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
Ooo, la-la-la-la-la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
With that soul to sell
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
[Outro]
Oh, God, I can't believe my eyes
Wake up everybody you know
Come and watch the garden grow
I’ll see you when you get there
Oh, god, I can't believe my eyes
Wake up everybody you know
Come and watch the garden grow
I’ll see you when you get there
I'll see you when you get there
I'll see you when you get there
@dominikamazur8784
My home
Is a girl with eyes like wishing wells
I'm not alone
But I'm still lone, lonely
When I was young
Always go below the midnight sun
Those days are done
But I'm still glowing
Oooooh la la la la la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
A lie, oh well
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
My home
Is a girl who can't wait for time to tell
God only knows
We don't need history
When your family
Swinging from the branches of a tree
God only knows
We don't need ghost stories
Oooooh la la la la la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
A lie, oh well
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
Oooooh la la la la la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
With that soul to sell
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
Oooh I can't believe it
Nothing's gonna comfort me now
Oooh I can't believe it
Nothing's gonna comfort me now
Oooooh la la la la la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
A lie, oh well
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
Oooooh la la la la la
Let's live in the moment
Come back Sunday morning
With that soul to sell
When you're gone
Goodbye, so long, farewell
Oh my god I can't believe my eyes
Wake up everybody you know
Come and watch the garden grow
I'll see you when you get there
Oh my god I can't believe my eyes
Wake up everybody you know
Come and watch the garden grow
I'll see you when you get there
I'll see you when you get there
I'll see you when you get there
good job :D <3
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