Well, if “Knockin on Heaven’s Door” and Wilco got married, this song just might be their lovechild. In this studio version of Jessica Leia’s “Now’s the Time”, Jessica sings about the collection of grievances and wasted time we all experience in life. But as that lead guitar wails along with her, and those big drums pound out their resolve, Jessica’s singing will leave you feeling hopeful, as she reminds you with powerful vocals when each chorus rolls around, that none of those things can stop us from moving forward NOW…
lyrics
Verse 1
You’ve been livin’ in tomorrow and your list of grievances keeps goin’ on and on
And you’re a little scared you’re losin’ it, but ain’t nothin’ wrong with goin’ a little crazy
Maybe you’re just on to somethin’
Verse 2
And you’re pretty sure your world exists, but you’ll break your promises if you go out on your own
But you don’t want your penitence. Well ain’t nothin’ wrong with that my friend
Maybe you’re just on to somethin’
Chorus 1
‘Cause now’s the time for walkin’ – time for walkin’ on
Ohh ho oh
And now’s the time for breathin’ – time to breathe in strong
All the sweetness of the breeze you thought blew on
Verse 3
And you feel the butterflies each time you realize you gotta run through it on your own.
But that’s the way you get the prize and ain’t nothin’ wrong with a little pride.
Maybe you’re just on to somethin’
Chorus 2
‘Cause now’s the time for movin’ – time for movin’ on
Ohh ho oh
And now’s the time for singin’ – time to sing your song
Listen to the music that you thought was gone
Bridge
And we all know a little bit a little bit a little bit
About wasted time,
But life in any form is just a bit too precious
too precious to
waste on things like hell
Chorus 3
So it’s time for goin’ – time for goin’ on
Ohh ho oh
And now’s the time for dreamin’ - ‘cause the dream was wrong
But the right one’s been here waitin’ for us all along.
credits
released March 2, 2019
* Jessica Leia on Vocals and Guitar
* Charles Waltmire on Drums
* Rob McCloskey on Bass Guitar
* Dean Kattari on Electric Guitar
* Mixed by Steve Savage
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