NOW
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Greg Camp

Paint the town take a bow
Thank every body you're gonna do it again
You are the few the proud
You are the antibody, mind, soul and Zen
And the world's a stage
And the world's a faze and the end is near
So push rewind just in time
Thank anybody you're gonna do it again
The way that you walk
It's just the way that you talk like it ain't no thing
And every single day is just a fling
Then the morning comes
Take your knocks shake them off
Duck everybody you're gonna take them again
You are your foe, your friend
You are the paparazzi
You are the tragedian
And the world's a craze
And the world's a faze and the end is near
So push rewind just in time
Thank anybody you're gonna do it again
Chorus
And when it comes it moves so slow
Kind of like it's saying "I told you so"
Looking back before she goes
Tomorrow's gonna hurt
And the world's a stage
And the world's a faze and the end is near
So push rewind just in time




Thank anybody
Chorus

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Then's song "Now" are about the ups and downs of life and how one should persevere through them. The first verse sets the stage for this theme. "Paint the town take a bow, thank everybody you're gonna do it again" - this line refers to celebrating successes and being grateful for them, but also recognizing that there will be more challenges to overcome in the future. "You are the few, the proud, you are the antibody, mind, soul and Zen" - this line emphasizes the idea that one must be strong and resilient, both physically and mentally, to succeed in life. The second verse delves further into this idea, with the lines "Take your knocks shake them off, duck everybody you're gonna take them again." The singer must face their obstacles head-on and learn from them, but not let them get them down.


The chorus reflects on the slow and steady passage of time and the inevitability of pain and struggle. "And when it comes, it moves so slow, kind of like it's saying 'I told you so'" - this line suggests that the struggles we face are often predictable and it's up to us to prepare for them. "Tomorrow's gonna hurt" - this line is a reminder that even though there may be tough times ahead, we must keep moving forward.


Overall, "Now" is a song about resilience, gratitude, and perseverance. It encourages listeners to keep going, even when things get tough, and appreciate the good things in life while they can.


Line by Line Meaning

Paint the town take a bow
Celebrate your accomplishments and take in the moment


Thank every body you're gonna do it again
Show gratitude to those who helped you get here, and prepare for future accomplishments


You are the few the proud
You are special and unique


You are the antibody, mind, soul and Zen
You possess the strength and calmness to overcome any obstacle


And the world's a stage
Life is like a play where we all have roles to fulfill


And the world's a faze and the end is near
Life is temporary and constantly changing, and will eventually come to an end


So push rewind just in time
Reflect on the past and learn from it


The way that you walk
Your confidence and demeanor sets you apart


It's just the way that you talk like it ain't no thing
You speak with ease and confidence


And every single day is just a fling
Life is full of fleeting moments, so make the most of each one


Then the morning comes
A new day brings new opportunities


Take your knocks shake them off
Learn from your failures and keep moving forward


Duck everybody you're gonna take them again
Avoid negative influences and prepare to face challenges again


You are your foe, your friend
You can be your own worst enemy or greatest ally


You are the paparazzi
You have the power to observe and capture life's moments


You are the tragedian
You can bring depth and emotion to life's experiences


And the world's a craze
Life can be chaotic and confusing


Chorus
Repeating the refrain to emphasize the overall message of the song


And when it comes it moves so slow
Important moments in life can feel like they take forever to arrive


Kind of like it's saying 'I told you so'
It's as if life is reminding you of its inevitabilities and pointing out its various predictions when they come true


Looking back before she goes
Reflecting on past experiences before moving on


Tomorrow's gonna hurt
Anticipating that the future will bring painful and difficult experiences


Thank anybody
Showing appreciation for those who support and motivate you




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@BuddyBrownMusic

Even thought Randy Travis couldn't sing for this it made my day to see him in it!!

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2021, this song always cheers me up. 👍from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿.

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@@technotrapper He had a stroke a few years back and can't sing more than a few notes at a time, Is what I've read before.

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