Story Behind The Song
A persons quest to be fully present no matter what the circumstances fuels this thoughtful, hopeful story. Enjoying the moment and letting go of the past and the future is the goal, as well as acknowledging the futility of dwelling in anything but the moment before you.
Song Description
A feelgood bossa nova vibe moves this song in a breezy, reflective way. Powerful emotions propel the melody that builds at the end with a plea for everyone to appreciate the precious "now"
| Song Length |
4:24 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Jazz - Bossa Nova |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Joyful |
Subject |
Life, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
Adele, Aimee Mann |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1960 - 1969 |
| |
Lyrics
So hard to be in the moment - aware of each ripple and shift
So hard to stay in the moment - the present is always a gift
Living each breath with compassion - loving yourself all the while
If we can stay in the moment - we can stay out of denial!
Chorus:
Deep in the heart of the why and the how
honor the past - live in the now
Future's uncertain at best anyhow
so why don't we - live in the now!
So hard to be in the moment - every second your best
be madly in love with the moment
When you breath your very last breath!
(Chorus)
Bridge:
Consumed with the past and the future
think of all you have missed
Let go of the past and the future
For now is all that exists!
(Chorus)
Tag:
so why don't we just - it will free us
to live in the now - the now now
not then, not when but now
Live in the now!