All We Have Is Now
Royal Blood Lyrics


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If nothing lasts forever
No one makes it out alive
I wanna spend our lives together
While we have the time

And if there's no god to meet us
Don't be scared
Go back to where we came from
Meet you at the fair

Oh, we don't need to know
All we have is now
So just let it go
When your number's called
And it's time to disappear

Have no fear 'cause you've got me
And I've got you

Right here
Right here




Right here
Right here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Royal Blood's song "All We Have Is Now" convey a sense of urgency and appreciation for the present moment. The first two lines reflect a somber reality - nothing lasts forever, and ultimately, no one can escape death. However, instead of dwelling on this fact, the singer chooses to focus on the present and the time they have with their loved one.


The following lines express a desire to spend their lives together while they still have the opportunity. The song suggests that rather than worrying about what lies ahead or searching for a higher power, it is more important to cherish the time they have right now.


The lyrics further address the absence of a deity or an afterlife, comforting the listener by saying there is no reason to be afraid. The line "go back to where we came from, meet you at the fair" implies that after death, the two will reunite in a place or state that is familiar and comforting.


The chorus emphasizes the idea that the present moment is all that matters - "all we have is now." It encourages the listener to let go of worries and anxieties about the future, as when our time comes to disappear, there should be no fear because we have each other. The repetition of "Right here" at the end of the lyrics solidifies the idea of being present and available for one another.


Overall, "All We Have Is Now" serves as a reminder to appreciate the present moment and the people we share our lives with, rather than getting caught up in the uncertainty of the future.


Line by Line Meaning

If nothing lasts forever
If everything eventually comes to an end


No one makes it out alive
Nobody escapes death


I wanna spend our lives together
I desire to share our existence with you


While we have the time
During the period we have available


And if there's no god to meet us
In the absence of a higher power greeting us


Don't be scared
Do not feel frightened


Go back to where we came from
Return to our origin


Meet you at the fair
I will reunite with you in a joyful place


Oh, we don't need to know
Oh, we are not required to understand


All we have is now
Our only possession is the present moment


So just let it go
Simply release your grip on it


When your number's called
When your turn arrives


And it's time to disappear
And it's the moment to vanish


Have no fear 'cause you've got me
Do not feel scared because you have me


And I've got you
And I have you


Right here
In this very place


Right here
In this very place


Right here
In this very place


Right here
In this very place




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ben Thatcher, Michael James Kerr

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Splurge

Okay, I have to take a moment to tip my hat to Liam Lynch, this is fabulous.

The subtle nods to the lyrics:
"nothing lasts forever" and the title slowly fades
"cos you got me and I got you" and we meet the other side and the girl

The fact you never see either the boy or the girls face, so it could be anyone, or everyone

and then the kicker, the footprints, originally I thought it was a missed opportunity for some pretty imagery to have them follow, catch up and pass him, where he's walking, my thick as a plank of wood take xD What I didn't get until now: They're her footsteps. The imprints are the colour of the 'other side' she's walking with him all the time.

I can't thank you enough for just how beautifully this is expressed and how open the video is to interpretation and how well it shows instead of telling, let's the music be front and centre whilst being stimulating and thoughtful. Thank you RB, Thank you Liam



Ángel Loaiza

If nothing lasts forever
And no one makes it out alive
I wanna spend our lives together
While we have the time
And if there's no God to meet us
Don't be scared
We'll go back to where we came from
Meet you in thin air
Oh, we don't need to know
All we have is now, so just let it go
When your number's called
And it's time to disappear
Have no fear
'Cause you got me
And I got you
Right here
Right here
Right here
Right here



All comments from YouTube:

Ali Dar

I'm really glad that we still have amazing bands like Royal Blood and QOTSA.

Rita Santos

Himalayas are too!!

Jorge Jaramillo

Catfish and the bottlemen, Sam Fender...

GuitarGeek

Michael Canzoneri did you hear "Them Crooked Vultures"?

DuffyLONER64

I'd love a Royal Blood & QOTSA tour sometime tbh.

Ali Dar

@Rita Santos Ay thank you for introducing me to them. Just checked like two songs and already love them.

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MBDrums

SUCH a beautiful song, I did not expect this when I first listened to the album.

A1

▶️🙋‍♂️🎸

Joan Meun

Royal blood es la prueba de que el rock sigue entre nosotros

ElTaxista_DeJuegos

Por fin un comentario en español

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