Song Description
Life did not turn out the way I had planned it. Things happened outside of my control and I did not fulfill some of my dreams. But things worked out well anyway. I woound up with love and contentment.
Song Length |
4:16 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Country - Contemporary |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Peaceful, Content |
Subject |
Life, Age, Aging |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
By Now
Thought by now I?d have it figured
Thought by now it would be clear
I still shouldn?t have the same weakness
The same doubts, the same fear
Thought by now I?d have it figured
Thought by now I?d know the way
By now I?d have some answers
Now it?s late, late in the day
Thought life would yield its meaning
In dramatic deeds and fame
Thought I would make a difference
Thought some might know my name
I no longer seek the fame
But I?m searching for the deeds
To validate the dreams
Of what I was to be
Lines are forming on my face now
Youth is fading with my dreams
Too many hours wasted
On planes and TV screens
With all the redirection
And the changes I?ve been through
My life has been a twisted path
From where I was to you
Plans were tossed along the way
Life had the final word
In spite of what I planned
Better things occurred
Looking back in wonder
At all that has transpired
Few regrets now linger
And when I feel this tired
I fall into your open arms
We laugh ?til all is well
There?ll be more dreams to come
More stories yet to tell
Thought by now I?d have it figured
Thought by now I?d know the way
By now I?d have some answers
Now it?s late, late in the day
But that?s okay
© 2003 Dave List