Melodious Music Memoirs # 33: Here & Now (Original Song)

verbal-d (71)in #originalmusic • 7 years ago (edited)

I choose the gif above because it will forever remind me of a special memory with my beloved Grandmother when she awoke me at midnight on a high school night when I was a young teen, and we watched the biggest meteor shower/falling star event where we counted over a couple hundred falling stars. Moments like these I hold dear to my heart and I present to your a song about cherishing the moments we create and experience in the Here & Now with our loved ones before our time or their time is called upon to pass...

Headphones are recommended, press play, scroll down, read the lyrics and enjoy the accompanying gifs.

Taking you back 6 years ago to a song I wrote, showcasing my songwriting/ghostwriting craft. The song was inspired by a poem written by my friend Chelsea, and the melodies and lyrics I created were made strictly for a songstress to perform and they were brought to life by my talented friend Nnenna Obioma

If you have difficulty playing the soundcloud player provided above, here is the direct link to the
Here & Now, which will redirect you to the website soundcloud.

Full Song Lyrics and Due Credits provided below.

Song's Due Credits

Beat Produced by Verbal D

Song Mixed & Mastered by Edgar Miranda

Chorus Written & Created by Verbal D

Chorus Performed by Nnenna Obioma

Verses 1 & 3 Written & Created by Verbal D

Verses 1, & 3 Performed by Nnenna Obioma

Verse 2 Writtern, Created & Performed by Verbal D

Bridge Written & Created by Verbal D

Bridge Performed by Nnenna Obioma

Full Song Lyrics

Verbal D
Verse 1:

Nnenna
Chorus:
Here and now is what matters most
'Cause when it’s gone, it’s lost forever
So I will love you, and keep you close
Though I’m happy, there’s no need to boast

Nnenna
Verse 1:
You’ve always been here helping me grow
You lift me up when I fall down
You’ve always taught me to be strong
To carry on my way
And I stand
Grateful...

Nnenna
Chorus:
Here and now is what matters most
'Cause when it’s gone, it’s lost forever
So I will love you, and keep you close
Though I’m happy, there’s no need to boast

Verbal D
Verse 2:
I’m living in the here and now
There’s not much time for fearing doubts
My negativity is clearing out
So listen real good as you hear me out

Life sometimes we can’t prolong
So find a place where you belong
Gotta stay strong, right over wrongs
Slowing it down, but still moving along

Got to take the moment now
*Cause if we don’t we’re going south
Grab somebody that you love
And show them what I’m speaking of

Do it before your time is up
Love ‘em before their time is up
Be grateful that you have a life
Be thankful that you did wake up!

Nnenna
Chorus:
Here and now is what matters most
'Cause when it’s gone, it’s lost forever
So I will love you, and keep you close
Though I’m happy, there’s no need to boast

Nnenna
Singing Verse 3:
Appreciation wasn't there
I didn't know how to show it, no
But you shared with me your heart
Showed me how to give back
And I’m gratified by your love...

Nnenna
Bridge:
Yes, I’m thankful
Oh, I’m grateful
For getting through this world of strife
For this chance to do things right

Yes, I’m thankful
Oh, I’m grateful
For knowing you, and for this life
For this chance to do things right
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Not gonna take this for granted (not this time)
Not gonna take this for granted (not this time)(x2)

Nnenna
Chorus:
Here and now is what matters most
'Cause when it’s gone, it’s lost forever
So I will love you, and keep you close
Though I’m happy, there’s no need to boast

Song Lyrics Copyrighted by Verbal D

If you missed my other previous Melodious Music Memoirs, including Open Mic Contest Wk Entries, Please click on the provided links below:

Melodious Music Memoirs # 1: Change The World
Melodious Music Memoirs # 2: Impact
Melodious Music Memoirs # 3: My Mother
THE STEEMIT SONG
Melodious Music Memoirs # 4: Statements

Melodious Music Memoirs # 5: Love, Passion, Passion, Love
Melodious Music Memoirs # 6: Nothing But Bliss - Open Mic Night Contest Wk 2 Entry
Melodious Music Memoirs # 7: The Bitcoin Song - Open Mic Night Contest Wk 3 Entry
Melodious Music Memoirs # 8: Vacay - Open Mic Night Contest Wk 4 Entry
Open Mic Night Wk 5 Entry: Grim Is Out Stretching Death Fields

Melodious Music Memoirs # 9: When Darkness Falls
Open Mic Night Wk 6 Entry: Amnesia
Open Mic Night Wk 7 Entry: Last Day
Open Mic Night Wk 8 Entry: Spaceman Jones
Open Mic Night Wk 9 Entry: Somehow

Melodious Music Memoirs # 10: Structural Adaptation Acoustic and Oriental Versions
Melodious Music Memoirs # 11: All Dogs Go To Heaven - R.I.P. Bear
Melodious Music Memoirs # 12: Epic Arena
Melodious Music Memoirs # 13: Fast Lane
Open Mic Night Wk 10 Entry: End Of My Season

Melodious Music Memoirs # 14: Industrial Flames All Fired Up
Open Mic Night Wk 11 Entry: Get With The BlockChain
Melodious Music Memoirs # 15: Shattered Rainbows, Broken Skies
Melodious Music Memoirs # 16: Whip
THE BIGFOOT SONG

Melodious Music Memoirs # 17: Romance & Bliss
Open Mic Night Wk 12 Entry: Crime Lord
Melodious Music Memoirs # 18: Do You See What Chia Seeds?
Open Mic Night Wk 13 Entry: Dad, I Believe That's Love
Open Mic Night Wk 14 Entry: Barz

Melodious Music Memoirs # 19: Recuperation, Rejuvenation
Melodious Music Memoirs # 20: Wisdom Of The Ancients
Open Mic Night Wk 15 Entry: M.A.S.H. Theme
Open Mic Night Wk 16 Entry: Lass Gehn, Let's Go!
Melodious Music Memoirs # 21: It's Hard To Trust But To Love… I Must

Open Mic Night Wk 17 Entry: What Could Go Wrong?
Melodious Music Memoirs # 22: Summer Gladness
Melodious Music Memoirs # 23: The Marvellous Matriarch
Melodious Music Memoirs # 24: The Cool Cats On Steemit
@Soundlegion's SuperNova Steemit Producer Challenge Entry

Open Mic Night Wk # 18 Entry: Your Dreams
Open Mic Night Wk 19 Entry: The Flute Of Fools
Melodious Music Memoirs # 25: On The Ball
Open Mic Night Wk 20 Entry: Sea Of Love
Open Mic Night Wk 21 Entry: No Defeat

Melodious Music Memoirs # 26: Ethereal Presence
Open Mic Night Wk 22 Entry: Eye Contact
Open Mic Night Wk 23 Entry: PizzaGate
Melodious Music Memoirs # 27: Shadow Man-Dala
Open Mic Night Wk 24 Entry: Cherish

Melodious Music Memoirs # 28: Official Song Release Of "Cherish"
Open Mic Night Wk 25 Entry: I'mma Be A Father AKA "Harmony's Song"
Melodious Music Memoirs # 29: Sliver's Edge Of Ledd's Silver Lining
Open Mic Night Wk 26 Entry: Soulmates
Open Mic Night Wk 27 Entry: Beyond Words

Melodious Music Memoirs # 30: Beyond The Veil
Open Mic Night Wk 28 Entry: Waves
Open Mic Night Wk 29 Entry: The Echoes Of One Who Pondered
Open Mic Night Wk 30 Entry: God Gave Me A Solid Vision
Melodious Music Memoirs # 31: Ingrained

Open Mic Night Wk 31 Entry: Warning To The devil, Message To The People
Open Mic Night Wk 32 Entry: Thank God, I'm No Island
Open Mic Night Wk 33 Entry: Haven
Open Mic Night Wk 34 Entry: God's Cityzen
Melodious Music Memoirs # 32: POWER SPIRIT

Open Mic Night Wk 35 Entry: Silent Whispers

Thank you for reading & listening to this post in its entirety, I hope you enjoyed it for what it's worth.

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#music #song #creativity #art

7 years ago in #originalmusic by verbal-d (71)

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karenmckersie (74) 7 years ago

Awesome post ! Great song you wrote , and I love what you said about cherishing the moments we create ! Fantastic ! thanks so much for sharing ! A definite up vote and resteem ! 👍👍👍💙

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verbal-d (71) 7 years ago

Thank you very much my friend for your support, I truly appreciate you taking time out your day to listen, and give me feedback. Each moment is precious

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karenmckersie (74) 7 years ago

Yes for sure ! Life is short ! Steem on my friend !👍👍👍

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verbal-d (71) 7 years ago

Indeed, you too :)

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jedau (67) 7 years ago

I was surprised to see an M.M.M with lyrics as I've already settled on these post having none. This sounds so familiar. Have you ever posted an open mic night of this before? You and @edgarstudio are showing off your chemistry with this one. Nice beat coupled with awesome lyrics. This is what it's all about!

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verbal-d (71) 7 years ago

Thanks bro, I actually didn't want to perform this for an Open Mic Contest because it only had one verse for me and I wouldn't be able to sing the singing parts because they are not comfortably in my range. And to top it all off, the MMM's had started out with songs as well as instrumentals, but I have been making more beats so that why there is an extra surge of MMMs with beats, but yes Edgar is a great sound engineer indeed! Appreciate that bro.

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businesswri (62) 7 years ago

cool song :) keep it up

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verbal-d (71) 7 years ago

Thank you very much, I truly appreciate you stopping by and listening

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businesswri (62) 7 years ago

you're welcome! Enjoy the rest of your Saturday

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verbal-d (71) 7 years ago

You too, as well as Sunday, now is the time to relax!

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businesswri (62) 7 years ago

awesome. :) It's cool seeing another musician on Steemit. I'm also a producer. Sent you a follow

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verbal-d (71) 7 years ago

Thank you very much, I have released nearly 70 songs and instrumentals here on steemit, you can find the links to all of them on any music post you find on my @verbal-d profile, I appreciate the follow, I shall follow you back with this account and my @peacemaker account