Mellencamp's Turn

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Mellencamp is touring the country these days...we saw him about 6 months back...he's moving a little slower, but he's still the legend that he is. Was thinking of blog ideas when this song played. I recalled the first time I ever heard it. It's tough when you're singing about worldly troubles because some times the passage of times makes lyrics irrelevant. Simple song. Singular thought. This one holds up. Probably always will.

Now More Than Ever


If you believe
Won't you please raise your hands
Let's hear your voices
Let us know where you stand
Don't shout from the shadows
'Cause it won't mean a damn
Now more than ever

Now more than ever
The world needs love
Not just a slogan
But the world needs love
Now more than ever
I can't stand alone
Now more than ever

If I was to buy you
A diamond ring
Make you my princess
Would it mean anything
Would you take me for granted
And just curse my name
Now more than ever

Now more than ever
The world needs love
Not just a slogan
But the world needs love
Now more than ever
I can't stand alone
Now more than ever

Who am I to say
What needs to be done
I am just nobody
Another lost one
Caught between what's left
And what needs to be done
Now more than ever
The loss of love
The loss of our dreams
It's not too late

Now more than ever
The world needs love
Not just a slogan
But the world needs love
Now more than ever
I can't stand alone
Now more than ever

Now more than ever
The world needs love
Not just a slogan
But the world needs love
Now more than ever
I can't stand alone
Now more than ever

Songwriters: Mellencamp, John
Now More Than Ever lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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