From Now On
The Greatest Showman Ensemble Lyrics

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I saw the sun begin to dim
And felt that winter wind
Blow cold
A man learns who is there for him
When the glitter fades and the walls won't hold
'Cause from then, rubble
One remains
Can only be what's true

If all was lost
Is more I gain
'Cause it led me back
To you

From now on
These eyes will not be blinded by the lights
From now on
What's waited till tomorrow starts tonight
Tonight
Let this promise in me start
Like an anthem in my heart
From now on
From now on

I drank champagne with kings and queens
The politicians praised my name
But those are someone else's dreams
The pitfalls of the man I became
For years and years
I chased their cheers
The crazy speed of always needing more
But when I stop
And see you here
I remember who all this was for

And from now on
These eyes will not be blinded by the lights
From now on
What's waited till tomorrow starts tonight
It starts tonight
And let this promise in me start
Like an anthem in my heart
From now on
From now on
From now on

And we will come back home
And we will come back home
Home, again!

And we will come back home
And we will come back home
Home, again!

And we will come back home
And we will come back home
Home, again!

From now on!

And we will come back home
And we will come back home
Home, again!

And we will come back home
And we will come back home
Home, again!

And we will come back home
And we will come back home (yes!)
Home, again!

And we will come back home
And we will come back home
Home, again!

From now on!

These eyes will not be blinded by the lights!

From now on!

What's waited till tomorrow starts tonight!
It starts tonight!
Let this promise in me start
Like an anthem in my heart
From now on!
From now on!
From now on!

And we will come back home
And we will come back home
Home again!

And we will come back home
And we will come back home
Home again!

And we will come back home
And we will come back home
Home again!

From now on
From now on
Home again! (Ooh ooh)

From now on

From now on
Home again!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of From Now On by The Greatest Showman Ensemble depict the journey of the singer, who has seen success and fame but has lost touch with what is truly important to him. The opening verse talks about how the sun is dimming, and the winter wind is blowing cold, alluding to the singer's life losing its brightness. He realizes that in times of trouble, he has a handful of true people who stand by him, and that is more important than anything else. The singer reflects on his past and how he chased fame, money, and other people's praise, only to realize that it had taken him away from what he loved most. He remembers who the success and fame were all for, and it was all for the people who truly matter to him. The chorus talks about how the singer's eyes are no longer blinded by the lights of success and that he will start living in the moment from now on.

The second verse refers to the singer's life story, where he was among the kings and queens drinking champagne, and politicians praising his name - all symbolizing his success and glory. However, his accomplishments were someone else's dreams, and he lost himself in the process. He sings about the crazy speed of always wanting more, but then stops and realizes that everything of value in his life is right beside him. The song ends with the singer promising to come back home and live a life where he is true to himself and his loved ones.

Line by Line Meaning

I saw the sun begin to dim
I noticed a change in my surroundings and began to feel a sense of uncertainty

And felt that winter wind
I experienced a cold and harsh situation

Blow cold
Which caused me discomfort and uneasiness

A man learns who is there for him
During difficult times, a person discovers the true nature of their relationships

When the glitter fades and the walls won't hold
When the superficial things that once provided comfort are gone, and support systems break down

'Cause from then, rubble
Everything falls apart and is destroyed

One remains
Only the core, essential parts of life persist

Can only be what's true
What is important and real becomes clear

If all was lost
In the face of complete destruction and devastation

Is more I gain
There is something to be gained or learned from even the most difficult situations

'Cause it led me back
The hardships and lessons learned brought me to where I am now