Signed to Lyric Street Records in 2003, Rushlow released two singles and one album (Right Now) on the label that year. After disbanding in 2004, Rushlow and Harris formed a duo known as Rushlow Harris, which was signed to Toby Keith's Show Dog Nashville label in 2006.
Before the foundation of Rushlow, lead vocalist Tim Rushlow was co-lead vocalist with Brady Seals in the band Little Texas, a six-piece band which charted several Top Ten country singles in the mid-1990s, including the Number One hit "My Love". In 1997, Rushlow left for a solo career. His first cut was the musical track "Totally Committed" on comedian Jeff Foxworthy's 1998 album of the same name. Tim Rushlow signed to Atlantic Records in 2000, charting the Top Ten single "She Misses Him" that year. Other singles from his self-titled debut album, however, failed to make Top 40, due in part to the closure of his label in 2001. He formed the group Rushlow after deciding that he was not made for a solo career, saying: "I did some shows and I had a band and a bus, but I never felt real comfortable as the Tim Rushlow solo guy with this band that was not named, that was just sort of 'Tim's backup band.' It just never really felt right."
One of the group's first members was Tim's cousin Doni Harris, who had previously sung backing vocals on his solo album. Later, Rushlow and Harris had spotted Kurt Allison, as well as Allison's roommates Rich Redmond and Tully Kennedy, all of whom were backing another singer at a bar, and eventually Billy Welch was added to the lineup as well. The group was signed to Lyric Street Records, on the condition that they assume the name Rushlow and perform as a self-contained band, with no additional studio musicians. The lead-off single, "I Can't Be Your Friend", was a Top 20 country hit in 2003, and the group also entertained U.S. troops in Bahrain, Germany, Italy and Spain. ("I Can't Be Your Friend" was later covered by the dance group DHT in 2006.) The song served as the lead-off to Rushlow's debut album Right Now, which produced only one more chart single on the country charts.
Rushlow's six members disbanded in early 2004, after being dropped from Lyric Street. Two years later, Tim Rushlow and Doni Harris reunited, forming a duo called Rushlow Harris, which signed to the Show Dog Nashville label (owned by Toby Keith) in 2006. Rushlow Harris charted two singles of its own that year.
Right Now
Rushlow Lyrics
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Wheres all the time that ive wasted?
Just stood still, spun my wheels,
isnt it time that ive faced it, this moment im holdin, is all that ive got
I took that for granted, but this time im not
*chorus*
Heres my one chance to hold you
Right now, im gonna take it, right now
Right now, gonna hang on to every minute, drink it up while im in it
Right now, im gonna live for, right now
Right now....
I learned slow but now i know, we only get what were givin
Take my hand, jump on in, we've gotta love while we're livin
So run to me baby, dont hesitate, cause maybe tomorrow might be to late
*chorus*
Heres my one chance to hold you
Heres my one chance to love you
Right now, im gonna take it, right now
Right now, gonna hang on to every minute, drink it up while im in it
Right now, im gonna live for, right now
Right now....
Heres my one chance to hold you
Heres my one chance to love you
Right now, im gonna take it, right now
Right now im gonna hang on to every minute, drink it up while im in it
Right now, im gonna live for, right now
Right now....
Heres my one chance to hold you
Heres my one chance to love you
Right now, im gonna take it, right now
Right now im gonna hang on to every minute, drink it up while im in it
Right now, im gonna live for, right now
Right now......yea
Right now
Right now
Right now
Right now
Right now
The lyrics to "Right Now" by Rushlow appear to be a reflection on the fleeting nature of time and the importance of living in the present moment. The singer is lamenting the time that they have wasted in the past, recognizing that they have taken for granted the moments they have been given. They seem to be embracing the idea that this moment right now is all that truly matters, and that they should seize the opportunities they have to connect with the people they love and make the most of their time. This sentiment is reflected in the chorus when the singer proclaims that "this is my one chance to hold you/this is my one chance to love you/right now I'm gonna take it, right now."
The themes of the song are relatively straightforward, but they are conveyed through powerful, emotionally charged language. The use of phrases like "hold on to every minute" and "drink it up while I'm in it" communicates a sense of urgency and desire to make the most of one's time. The song acknowledges the difficult truth that we can never reclaim the time that we have lost, but it encourages listeners to embrace the present moment and live fully in the here and now.
Line by Line Meaning
Close my eyes, life went by
I ignored life as it went, now time seems to have disappeared
Wheres all the time that ive wasted?
I regret wasting time and wish I could get it back
Just stood still, spun my wheels,
I've moved forward without making any real progress
isnt it time that ive faced it, this moment im holdin, is all that ive got
I need to acknowledge my lack of control over time, and come to terms with the present moment
I took that for granted, but this time im not
I previously didn't appreciate the present moment, but I won't make that mistake again
Heres my one chance to hold you
This is the only moment I'll have the chance to hold you
Heres my one chance to love you
This is the only moment I'll have the chance to love you
Right now, im gonna take it, right now
I'm going to seize the moment and not wait for another chance
Right now, gonna hang on to every minute, drink it up while im in it
I'm going to cherish every moment and absorb everything I can from it
Right now, im gonna live for, right now
I'm going to live in the present and not worry about the past or future
I learned slow but now i know, we only get what were givin
It took me a while, but I finally realized that we only get what we give in life
Take my hand, jump on in, we've gotta love while we're livin
Come with me and let's fully embrace life while we still have the chance
So run to me baby, dont hesitate, cause maybe tomorrow might be to late
Don't wait until it's too late to make the most of our time together
Right now......yea
Once again, I'm emphasizing the importance of living in the present moment
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