Haunting yet hopeful, together Dean and Bradley create luring melodies and lyrics that touch on the universal and the fleeting; those shared experiences that while they’re happening might seem trivial, but go on to become waypoints in the memory of a life well lived. It might be the sudden realization that, when it comes to love, forever isn't all that long. We’re are all on the same ride to the undeniable end, yet with someone by our side we just might be able to go gently into that good night.
Sonically, they approach each song as if writing for the screen. A swirl of melodies and harmonies bring you along on their journey, the sounds they craft at once giving rise to a myriad of mental imagery
Here & Now
The Sweeplings Lyrics
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For you to come around
It has been a long time
Since you've been in this town
Been praying for a letter
Or any kind of sign
Something to remind me
Remember not so long ago
We were side by side
And I could slip away into your eyes
To feel your arms around me
As the leaves fell to the ground
AlL want you here and now
If it wasn't for that image
Burned into my head
I could just let you go
And forget what was said
Erase all those lone nights
The feeling of the fall
But still I keep waiting
To hear you at the door
Remember not so long ago
We were side by side
And I could slip away into your eyes
To feel your arms around me
As the leaves fell to the ground
All I want you here and now
All I wanted is
All I need is you
All I want is you here and now
Remember not so long ago
We were side by side
And I could slip away into your eyes
To feel your arms around me
As the leaves fell to the ground
All I want you here and now
The lyrics of The Sweeplings' song "Here & Now" speak to the longing and yearning for someone who has been absent for a long time. The singer expresses their patience in waiting for this person to return, emphasizing the significance of their presence in the town. They crave some form of communication, whether it be a letter or any sign that indicates that this person still thinks of them. The longing for connection is clear, as the singer reminisces about being close in the past, being able to escape into the other person's gaze, and feeling their embrace as the leaves fell to the ground. It is evident that the singer deeply desires the presence of this person in their life, emphasizing their longing for them to be here and now.
The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and a struggle to let go. Despite the desire to forget what was said and move on, the image of the person is burned into the singer's head, making it difficult to simply erase the memories and moments they shared. The emotions are heightened through the mention of lonely nights and the constant waiting for the person to return, even hearing them at the door. The repetition of the line "All I want is you here and now" further emphasizes the intensity of their desire for this person's presence.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waiting so long
I have been patiently anticipating your arrival for a considerable amount of time
For you to come around
For you to return or visit this place again
It has been a long time
A significant duration has passed since we were last together
Since you've been in this town
Since the time you were present in this locality
Been praying for a letter
I have been fervently hoping to receive a written message
Or any kind of sign
Or any indication or symbol to assure me
Something to remind me
Something that could jog my memory
That I've been on your mind
That thoughts of me have occupied your thoughts
Remember not so long ago
Recall a period of time that wasn't too distant
We were side by side
We stood or remained close to each other
And I could slip away into your eyes
And I could immerse myself in the depth and beauty of your eyes
To feel your arms around me
To experience the embrace of your arms encircling me
As the leaves fell to the ground
While the foliage descended to the earth's surface
All I want you here and now
My sole desire is to have your presence at this very moment
If it wasn't for that image
If it weren't for that memory or mental picture
Burned into my head
Deeply ingrained or imprinted in my mind
I could just let you go
I could simply release my grasp on you
And forget what was said
And disregard the words that were spoken
Erase all those lone nights
Eliminate the memories of those solitary evenings
The feeling of the fall
The sensation of the season changing to autumn
But still I keep waiting
Nevertheless, I persist in waiting
To hear you at the door
To listen for your presence or arrival outside the entrance
All I wanted is
My only desire is
All I need is you
All I require or crave is your presence
All I want is you here and now
My utmost longing is for you to be present at this very moment
Writer(s): Bradley Carmen Jane, Dean Whitney A
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