John Mellencamp - Your Life Is Now Lyrics






See the moon roll across the stars
See the seasons turn like a heart
Your father's days are lost to you
This is your time here to do what you will do

[Chorus:]
Your life is now your life is now your life is now
In this undiscovered moment
Lift your head up above the crowd
We could shake this world
If you would only show us how
Your life is now

Would you teach your children to tell the truth
Would you take the high road if you could choose
Do you believe you're a victim of a great compromise
'Cause I believe you could change your mind and change our lives

[Chorus]

Would you teach your children to tell the truth
This is your time here to do what you will do

[Chorus 2x]





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  1. a.... d....

    Questo video e bellissimo!! Ej John ha una voce meravigliosa!!!😇😀😘😍♥️🎸🌟🎶💎💋

  2. B.... R....

    ~ Selah ~

  3. A.... S....

    All my respect to you sir. I think that we could have a great time swapping stories while lighting up each other's cigarettes. You have told the story of my life in 3 minute parts. I love the rebel in you. I can see you and the Mrs. flipping off the government, organized religion and bigotry of all types. Mellencamp for president! Thanks for being a part of my life.

  4. j.... s....

    top 5 along with key west, minutes to memories, get a leg up. lonely ol night

  5. a.... k....

    oh my i didnt know...very appreciated

  6. T.... S....

    i love JM since 1988. thomas from germany

  7. S.... R....

    I love this song.
    You only have today anyway.
    Tell the truth and teach true things to your people. At least tell the truth as best you know what is true.

    S.... R....

    Thank you

  8. j.... c....

    IM SORRY I SHOT YOU

  9. B.... B....

    My dad played this all the time when my sisters and I were growing up, makes you reminisce :(

  10. G.... V....

    It goes without saying this is an amazing piece

  11. W.... C....

    Asked them THEY ARE LISTENING my kids that is

  12. G.... S....

    Christ is coming. Make up your mind. Are you country or rock?

  13. M.... B....

    incredible beautiful song.....now.

  14. S.... S....

    You're a very underrated musician Mr. Mellencamp. You deserve more love & recognition!!!

  15. L.... S....

    Tell Tedie that most of us can see what these bored housewives are trying to do

  16. T.... H....

    Anthack baksorde Apple chider2 Ben car do nature

  17. J.... D....

    If you change your mind you can change your life. That is very powerful and so very true. Particularly in striving to recover from addiction. God bless this artist for this awesome song.

  18. p.... t....

    Love what represents, take it or f-u! Wait for next tour.

  19. F.... G....

    Sounds like the chorus should be replaced. It really cuts off the power of violin. My opinion. Great song though!

  20. H.... W....

    Such a great song, such a bizarre video.

  21. W.... ....

    We could Shake this world if you would only show us how .

  22. W.... L....

    Jamie please.

  23. T.... G....

    Great song but I don't understand the video at all>

  24. W.... ....

    We could Shake this World if you would only show us how.

  25. C.... 1....

    ¡Cosmic song! ✨

  26. W.... R....

    Jamie Baatz please help me. Your brother can see us. He's my hero it's on my body and in my last words. So it was wrote....... I love you. Because. Why. I will tell you if you talk to me face to face

  27. W.... R....

    I'm assuming not. David must be nothing. Well not to me. I will never forgive you or let it go. So do you bring the dogs to me and penny so they can lick our girl in the news for why who. What did we do to you

  28. L.... O....

    Trying to figure out video: Are they supposed to be bums, gypsies, Appalachians, poor, or simply made up of different groups? Interesting video. Songs is excellent. Fiddle is awesome!

  29. W.... ....

    We could Shake this world if you would only show us how !

  30. J.... M....

    He is a great song writer. His sings about real life .

  31. S.... H....

    Use my life. For good. Lord Jesus☮️

  32. E.... B....

    My favorite among so many great songs from John.He is definetly among all the major classic musicians.We were truly BlesseD to have him as a great major artists all these years .

  33. G.... S....

    Repent for Christ is coming

  34. W.... L....

    His music will never get old. He has the best music about real life.

  35. P.... P....

    This song played on the speakers inside a Saltgrass Steakhouse on the first date I ever went on. Nov 13, 1998.

  36. T.... l....

    WOULD YOU TEACH YOU'RE CHILDREN TO TELL THE (TRUTH) . that has almost gone forever. this world is serously fuked up. 😉

  37. F.... L....

    Musical Love to John Mellencamp

  38. T.... l....

    see the moon role across the clouds. would you teach you're childrento tell the truth. wouldn't the world be a better place if people done this one little single thing. 👍

  39. L.... ....

    Damn right!!!!!!!!

  40. A.... W....

    My love passed and always told me to think of John and little houses.

  41. A.... W....

    This is my life now

  42. J.... F....

    So classically relevant, even today, 20, 30, 40, 50 years ago. Live now. Say it now. Do it now.

  43. E.... B....

    He is so right.We've got to seize the moment of the day.Mucho many thanks John,for all the beautiful awe-inspiring classic you wrote.It's true our lives are now.Lives Matter.

  44. S.... B....

    AWSOME SONG!!!!!!

  45. j.... s....

    love that song

  46. L.... B....

    Megan, If this is true it is a beautiful story & I certainly hope some of the "royalties" rolled back on you & yours! AWESOME to spread this knowledge of life to the youth...gen after gen. Too many "original artist" were never acknowledged in credits or any way at all...my husband was crushed by that path. Congrats on learning the guitar, a dream of mine & surrounded by equip, the best of teachers & NO F'ing Ear At ALL! :) The world is beauty all around us, if we just listen to music (mainly lyrics!) & be free!! <3

  47. I.... _....

    The guitar at the end of each chorus is Bad Ass!

  48. J.... C....

    "Your life is now" Damn right so I'm going to get out there and start living it so when I'm on my death bed I know that I'm going to regret a lot of things I've done but I don't want to regret a lot of things that I didn't do!

  49. J.... P....

    John is also a terrific artist as well

  50. B.... B....

    Good morning handsome! ... trust faith ... hugs))) & much love from your Bandog Betty, St. Pete, Florida

  51. C.... ....

    I wish I could see this better, the picture is so dark. I wonder if he did that on purpose.

  52. D.... H....

    Like this song!!

  53. S.... P....

    Who came here through Samsung j7 mobile advertisement

  54. C.... 8....

    We could change this world...:( Hope you find that peace u looking for

  55. T.... F....

    Fort Wayne Indiana boy putting together a John Mellencamp tribute band project in Tucson, Arizona

  56. M.... M....

    all of his songs soooo nice I love it 2 much

  57. C.... ....

    Does anyone know if they played this song at the Nascar banquet? If so can you tell me the year?

  58. T.... S....

    true words, John , God bless

  59. T.... S....

    perhaps one of my many favorite John mellencamps songs so true and heart felt.

  60. T.... K....

    met your parents some years ago at their house with my friend Berry McCurdy from Maine

  61. T.... K....

    thanks for sing my heart l never have been able to 😘

  62. R.... G....

    well...
    ill take the high road!
    groceries...
    help me make a list.
    canned beans...
    i-yi-yi-yi!
    i turn the key in the lock!
    the frying pan...
    it was mad,
    8:00 on the dot
    4 2
    i gave it up for a song-
    s song for u!!#
    hi hi mouth
    lol

  63. T.... S....

    don't usually comment on YouTube, but when it comes to some people and or artists, I do. John Mellencamp is gold always has been. Well done John. your songs bring reality

  64. 1.... ....

    Ole "every man" John sure does have a penchant for that Hollywood Beaver these days.

    1.... ....

    Man does not live by bread alone. Anyway, they keep leaving him.

  65. G.... J....

    Excellent song.

  66. D.... S....

    I got to see Mellencamp in concert with John Fogerty at the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel New Jersey

  67. w.... ....

    eating meat and potatoes learning how to spell.. Xin nyen quila BAKK BAKK

  68. Z.... S....

    Please go to Eastwood Updates on YouTube! PLEASE

  69. S.... K....

    Che video significativo, mi somiglia un può al film di Emir Kusturica "Il tempo dei gitani"

  70. r.... s....

    my life is now and will be in 2017...hep,hep .

    r.... s....

    skippy is that you?

  71. J.... R....

    Reminds me of my great life here in the Caribbean living in my beautiful island Puerto Rico, Boriken

    J.... R....

    Jose Rioscalzada you are a very lucky person. That place is beautiful . Have a great year .from down under Australia. 👍😀.

  72. s.... s....

    john has always rocked even when he was cougar

  73. s.... s....

    john has always rocked even when he was cougar

  74. B.... H....

    that's sad but I do love this song

  75. J.... D....

    moment to moment

  76. D.... F....

    the honey badger of soul!

  77. D.... F....

    one of the few real artists and poets we can hang on to!

  78. D.... F....

    any one that doesnt get this song, needs to get their head up of the ground

  79. M.... D....

    No wonder they began to turn down the volume on his mic as time went on.
    The beautiful melodies and lyrics of his hey-day still remained, but it now it falls on deaf ears.
    Righteousness never sold that well in the first place.
    God Bless you John, and the rest of us sinners.

  80. M.... G....

    my grandpa (George green) wrote this and my dad is friends with John mellencamp and he taught me how to play guitar💜 (before my grandpa died)😭

    M.... G....

    Good Gosh.... U need to let the whole World know this, for REAL. To Start, it'd make a Headline on the NBC Today Morning Show.

    M.... G....

    Use that

    M.... G....

    Human Wheels was one of the best songs he ever wrote..

    M.... G....

    Your grandpa wrote a phenomenal song. What an amazing gift that he wrote it for you and your sister. One of my favorites. ❤️

    M.... G....

    This makes me happy
    Thanks George. Also thanks John.
    Also Megan thanks for posting this. I feel life is very fun just real fast

  81. M.... K....

    l heard this song at MCDONALD'S lmao good song tho

    M.... K....

    +Kirby Nava whats so funny abt that

    M.... K....

    +N. K. "In this undiscovered moment, lift your head up above the crowd...." He was talking about the crowd in MCDONALDS

    M.... K....

    so did I! well technically, it was Walmart but I was standing in line at Mcdonalds inside the store lol.

    M.... K....

    It was playing in kroger yesterday lol

  82. m.... ....

    love this song,  always makes me think of Charlie a troubled car phobic shelter dog,  who decided to stop shaking and crouching down in fearand look out the window as John Mellencamp sang the  words "lift your head up above the crowd" .  Loved this song before but now it always transports me to that moment.   Bless you Charlie,  please be kind to dogs scars of ill treatment are so hard to heal.

  83. L.... C....

    John is sooo yummy then and now

  84. S.... M....

    love this thanks john Mellencamp

  85. 6.... ....

    Love Love Love

  86. C.... A....

    Great song but I do not think he wrote it. Certainly does bring it to life though.

    C.... A....

    my grandpa wrote it for me and my sister and gave it to John before he died my dad is friends with John so....

    C.... A....

    +Megan Green before my grandpa died not John

  87. P.... R....

    HAVE TO MAKE THE MOST OF IT...WE DONT KNOW HOW MUCH WE HAVE LEFT..REMEMBER 9/11 AND BUSH.SHIT

  88. J.... ....

    Beautiful song John...Wow!

  89. K.... D....

    Great song! Love it! :)

  90. S.... B....

    His music brings back very fond memories of my soul mate and our dreams for the future.

  91. A.... P....

    The bride in the video pick a real winner in the groom lol.But great song though.

  92. z.... ....

    Would you teach your children to tell the truth? Yes Would you take the high road if you could choose? Yes Do you believe you're a victim of a great compromise? Cause I believe you change your mind and change our lives Your Life Is Now

  93. c.... r....

    I like him better than Bruce for sure I think John is a much better storyteller and shows in his music his message is short but sweet and to the point and the man rocks in concert 

    c.... r....

    charlie rocker -i never liked Bruce at all other than a few songs. John M is WAY better in every aspect (imo)

    c.... r....

    Springsteen was an awesome song writer and performer, and then he turned into a political pundit. John is just a much cooler person and he never went all "Hollywood" on us.

    c.... r....

    charlie rocker plus he can carry a tune better than Bruce 🤗

  94. C.... W....

    This guy is a genius...who rocks with a big heart...

    C.... W....

    Choyce Wellington Mellencamp is a great artist, singer, writer and producer.

    C.... W....

    Not to mention the stellar production. The clarity and fullness of sound is perfect.

    C.... W....

    Totally agree with you Mr Wellington , ive loved his music and his values since i first heard small town , ive got everything he has recorded in my collection . Go easy x

  95. R.... L....

    big compromise or just victims of traditions and lles?

  96. B.... ....

    Naturally, a potatoe is always spelled with an "e".

    B.... ....

    Dan Quayle?

  97. J.... N....

    I Have Listen To A Few Of Your Songs ,,I Like ...