Lily Kershaw - Now & Then May 2026

The track is primarily built on delicate fingerpicking on an acoustic guitar. Some critics noted atmospheric additions, such as a rich, husky organ or accordion, which add a "melancholic autumn" feel.

Kershaw told American Songwriter that she was suffering from "tremendous heartache" during the writing process. Lily Kershaw - Now & Then

While the album as a whole features "sleeker pop production" than her debut, "Now & Then" serves as a bridge back to her earlier, more intimate acoustic style. The track is primarily built on delicate fingerpicking

The song functions as a "wistful appeal" to a former lover, centering on the concept of . Kershaw examines a relationship that ended not necessarily because of a lack of love, but because it was never allowed to fully bloom. Key themes include: such as a rich