Lily Kershaw - Now & Then May 2026

"Now & Then" is noted for its , intentionally designed to sound honest and visceral.

Lines like "we’ll never know if our love could have grown" highlight the tragedy of a love lost to circumstance or internal struggles, such as the subject being "scared and alone" or "longing to feel but nothing that's real". Lily Kershaw - Now & Then

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. "Now & Then" is noted for its ,