Here and Now – English Lyrics

• By: Luther Vandross
• Album: The Best of Luther Vandross... The Best of Love

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the language of love through Luther Vandross's iconic song, "Here and Now." This classic R&B ballad offers a beautiful exploration of commitment and devotion, perfect for learning how to express heartfelt emotions. Explore the rich lyrics and the velvety vocals that made this song a wedding favorite and a Grammy-winning hit.

[English]

(soft R&B music)

♪ One look in your eyes ♪

♪ And there I see ♪

♪ Just what you mean to me ♪

♪ Here in my heart I believe ♪

♪ Your love is all I'll ever need ♪

♪ Holdin' you close through the night ♪

♪ I need you, yeah ♪

♪ I look in your eyes ♪

♪ And there I see ♪

♪ What happiness really means ♪

♪ The love that we share makes life so sweet ♪

♪ Together we'll always be ♪

♪ This pledge of love feels so right ♪

♪ And, ooh, I need you ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Here and now ♪

♪ I promise to love faithfully ♪

♪ Faithfully ♪

♪ You're all I need ♪

♪ Here and now ♪

♪ I vow to be one with thee ♪

♪ You and me ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Your love is all I need ♪

♪ Starting here ♪

♪ Ooh, and I ♪

♪ Starting now ♪

♪ I believe in love, I believe ♪

♪ Starting here ♪

♪ I'm starting right here ♪

♪ Starting now ♪

♪ Right now because I believe in your love ♪

♪ So I'm glad to take the vow ♪

♪ Here and now, oh ♪

♪ I promise to love faithfully ♪

♪ Faithfully ♪

♪ You're all I need ♪

♪ Here and now, yeah ♪

♪ I vow to be one with thee ♪

♪ You and me ♪

♪ Your love is all I need ♪

♪ Ah, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Ah, yeah ♪

♪ Love is all I need ♪

♪ Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Love is all I need ♪

♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Hey, yeah ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or emotional attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something because it is essential noun - a requirement or necessity
promise /ˈprɒm.ɪs/ A2	verb - to undertake or commit to do something noun - a declaration assuring that one will do something
faithfully /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/ B1	adverb - in a loyal and reliable manner
vow /vaʊ/ B1	verb - to make a solemn promise noun - a solemn promise
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A1	verb - to accept something as true
happiness /ˈhæp.i.nəs/ A2	noun - the state of being happy
share /ʃɛər/ A1	verb - to have or use something jointly with others noun - a portion of something
sweet /swiːt/ A1	adjective - having the pleasant taste of sugar
pledge /pledʒ/ B1	verb - to make a solemn promise noun - a solemn promise
close /kloʊz/ A1	adjective - near in space or time verb - to move so as to cover an opening
mean /miːn/ A2	verb - to intend to express or refer to adjective - unkind or unfair
right /raɪt/ A1	adjective - morally good or justified adverb - exactly or immediately
start /stɑːrt/ A1	verb - to begin or initiate something noun - the beginning of something
glad /ɡlæd/ A2	adjective - feeling joy or pleasure

Key Grammar Structures

• One look in your eyes

  ➔ Present Simple with 'One'

  ➔ The phrase 'One look' is used to emphasize the immediacy and impact of the action, similar to 'Just one look'. It's a common idiomatic expression.

• Here in my heart I believe

  ➔ Present Simple with Adverbial Phrase

  ➔ The adverbial phrase 'Here in my heart' modifies the verb 'believe', indicating where the belief is held. This structure is common in expressive or emotional statements.

• Holdin' you close through the night

  ➔ Present Continuous with Contraction

  ➔ The contraction 'Holdin'' is a shortened form of 'Holding', common in informal or lyrical contexts. The Present Continuous emphasizes the ongoing action of holding someone close.

• I promise to love faithfully

  ➔ Future Simple with Infinitive

  ➔ The infinitive 'to love' is used after 'promise', indicating a future action. This structure is typical in making commitments or vows.

• Starting here, starting now

  ➔ Present Participle Phrase

  ➔ The present participle phrases 'Starting here' and 'Starting now' emphasize the beginning of an action in a specific time and place. This structure adds immediacy and urgency.