now and forever

Here's the story before:

ever and ever - done?

Then the rejection :-(

ever and ever - rejected

Then my newly gained freedom (of musical restrictions) and helpful hints from songwriting colleagues (thank you, Robert and Fran!). In the end a beautiful romantic text:

now that the storm has calmed, now that the sun's come out again
and now that the day looks just as bright as the first day
I see our love again, I see our friendship
I see it with fresh eyes
let's start anew again
reaching for new heights

I’m ready to say the words "I love you - now and forever"
I’m ready to take the oath "I’ll be true - now and forever"
I’m ready to see the truth "I love you - now and forever"
I'm ready to seize our chance "we can be together forever"
I'll love you in every way
forever and a day

each love has its lows, each friendship has its ups and downs
but now that I see the first hint of a smile behind your frown
I see our love again, I see our friendship
I see it with fresh eyes
let's start anew again
reaching for new heights

I’m ready to say the words "I love you - now and forever"
I’m ready to take the oath "I’ll be true - now and forever"
I’m ready to see the truth "I love you - now and forever"
I'm ready to seize our chance "we can be together forever"
I'll love you in every way
forever and a day

I’m ready to say the words "I love you - now and forever"
I’m ready to take the oath "I’ll be true - now and forever"
I’m ready to see the truth "I love you - now and forever"
I'm ready to seize our chance "we can be together forever"
I'll love you in every way
forever and a day

I'll love you in every way
forever and a day

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Want to set it to music? Go ahead!