Now and Then
The Jimmy Swift Band Lyrics


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Now and then I take my time
Don't wonder why and take it slow
Now and then I hit my stride
There comes a time when you must go

Yeah everybody knows these things
But I take my time to learn
Hey I don't like to show these things
In front of you I'm feeling so absurd

Now and then I realize
I lost some time that won't return
Now and then I make my bed
And sleep in it or toss and turn

Yeah everybody knows these things
But I take my time to learn
Hey I don't like to show these things
In front of you I'm feeling so absurd

Now and then I lose my head
Can't seem to get over it
Oh no I got to take my time
Can't wonder why and take it slow

Yeah everybody knows these things
But I take my time to learn
Hey I don't like to show these things
In front of you I'm feeling so absurd

Now and then I take my time
Don't wonder why and take it slow
Now and then I hit my stride
There comes a time when you must go

Yeah everybody knows these things
But I take my time to learn




Hey I don't like to show these things
In front of you I'm feeling so absurd

Overall Meaning

The Jimmy Swift Band's song "Now and Then" is a reflection on the importance of taking things slow and appreciating the present moment. The lyrics suggest that there are times to take your time and times to move forward quickly. The lines "Now and then I take my time, don't wonder why and take it slow" and "Now and then I hit my stride, there comes a time when you must go" show this dichotomy. The singer acknowledges that everyone knows these things, but they personally take their time to learn and process what they need to do.


The lyrics also touch on the theme of regret and the passing of time. The lyrics "Now and then I realize, I lost some time that won't return" and "Now and then I make my bed and sleep in it or toss and turn" suggest that the singer is reflecting on missed opportunities and wishing they had done things differently. The repetition of the phrase "now and then" reinforces the idea that life is a series of moments, both good and bad, and that each moment is important in its own way.


Overall, the lyrics of "Now and Then" invite the listener to pause and appreciate the present moment. The song encourages the listener to take their time, enjoy the journey, and learn from their experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Now and then I take my time
Occasionally, I choose to move at a slower pace


Don't wonder why and take it slow
I don't question my decision to do so, I simply proceed slowly


Now and then I hit my stride
Occasionally, I achieve a period of great success or productivity


There comes a time when you must go
It is inevitable that at some point, one will need to move on


Yeah everybody knows these things
These concepts are widely understood


But I take my time to learn
I prefer to learn and understand at my own pace


Hey I don't like to show these things
I do not like to display my emotions or vulnerabilities


In front of you I'm feeling so absurd
When around you, I feel foolish or ridiculous


Now and then I realize
Occasionally, I come to the realization


I lost some time that won't return
That I have lost valuable time that is unrecoverable


Now and then I make my bed
Occasionally, I make decisions or take actions


And sleep in it or toss and turn
That lead to either a peaceful rest or a restless one filled with anxiety


Now and then I lose my head
Occasionally, I become overwhelmed or irrational


Can't seem to get over it
I struggle to move past these moments


Oh no I got to take my time
In order to overcome these difficulties, I must proceed slowly


Can't wonder why and take it slow
I shouldn't question my decision to move slowly, but instead embrace it




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NORMAN NEWELL, RIZ ORTOLANI

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