This song is a simple cry for help to a lover lost. In the third verse, the narrator is promising that they’ll “make it like it used to be”. The whole song is on a hopeful note however, almost sure that all can be mended with enough pleading.
You should've told me when it all began
You should've told me long ago
Someday I know you're gonna find
Just one mistake is not enough to change my mind
What's now is now
And I'll forget what happened then
I know it all
And we can still begin again
And if the doubting faces made you go
It's only mine that matters now
Those looks will soon begin to fade
If you come back and show them all you're not afraid
What's now is now
And I'll forget what happened then
I know it all
And we can still begin again
Now that you know how much I understand
You have no reason to be gone
And if you feel at all like me
Just let me know, I'll make it like it used to be
What's now is now
And I'll forget what happened then
I know it all
And we can still begin again
What's now is now
And I'll forget what happened then
I know it all
And we can still begin again
What’s Now Is Now was written by Jake Holmes & Bob Gaudio.
What’s Now Is Now was produced by CAKE.
CAKE released What’s Now Is Now on Tue Jan 11 2011.