Now And Forever
Richard Marx · Paid Vacation
From the battles that rage in my head
You make sense of madness
When my sanity hangs by a thread
I lose my way but still you seem to understand
Now and forever I will be your man
Sometimes I just hold you
Too caught up in me to see
I'm holding a fortune
That heaven has given to me
I'll try to show you each and every way I can
Now and forever I will be your man
Now I can rest my worries and always be sure
That I won't be alone anymore
And if only i'd known you were there all the time
All this time
Until the day the ocean doesn't touch the sand
Now and forever I will be your man
Now and forever I will be your man
About Now And Forever
Richard Marx's "Now And Forever" stands as a defining track from his 1986 album *Paid Vacation*, a record that solidified his status as a leading voice in the soft rock and adult contemporary genre of the mid-1980s. The song exemplifies the era's polished production style, blending melodic guitar work with a lush orchestral arrangement that emphasized emotional depth and romantic themes. As a centerpiece of the album, the recording showcases Marx's signature vocal delivery, characterized by its smooth tone and ability to convey vulnerability within a polished pop framework. Released during a period when Marx was establishing his career alongside contemporaries like Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald, the track contributed to the widespread appeal of the "California sound" that swept through radio stations and music charts globally. Its enduring popularity reflects the song's ability to capture the essence of timeless love, making it a staple in his discography and a recognizable song point for listeners exploring his broader body of work from that influential decade.