Story Behind The Song

New Year's resolutions were on my mind.

Song Description

This is a very optimistic song about how you are always at a new beginning," cuz it's now, and then it's now again."

Lyrics

Now and Then
Words and Music by Jan Seides

I used to think that life was like a little dance
And if you missed your step, well, you had your chance
But now I know that disappointments come and go
If you keep looking back, you never get past 'em

'Cause it's Now and Then
It's Now again
And life is an endless possibility
It's Now and Then
It's Now again
And we're standing on the corner
Of Was Road and Will Be Highway

I used to think that love was like a photograph
A Kodak moment, good for a laugh
But now I know real love is never just for show
You may lose your lover, but love is never over

'Cause it's Now and Then
It's Now again
And love is a golden opportunity
It's Now and Then
It's Now again
And we're standing on the corner
Of Was Road and Will Be Highway

One day they'll lay you in your grave
And say the words that people say
Then they'll all go to some café or other
You won't be sippin' coffee with 'em
Better celebrate some moments
Now while you can.

I used to think that time was like a looking glass
If you could see more future, it'd look just like the past
But now I know that time is like a river flowin'
When one season's done, the next one's begun

And it's Now and Then
It's Now again
Quit waiting for someday, that never-gonna-come dat
It's Now and Then
It's Now again
And we're standing on the corner
Of Was Road and Will Be Highway

'Cause it's Now and Then
It's Now again
And life could be very extraordinary
It's Now and Then
It's Now again
And we're standing on the corner
Of Was Road and Will Be Highway
Perpetually

© 2002 Artsong Music (BMI)