Written by Neil Diamond, the lyrics of this song paint a picture of a tranquil and intimate moment shared between two individuals, offering a commentary on the significance of an instant grander scheme of existence. It's mood is calm and reverent; with a sense of surrender to whatever comes next. It doesn't dwell on conflict or hardship; instead, it focuses on small, intimate gestures-like lying where the sun is, hearing flowers grow or feeling the cool wind on one's palms. These images are simple but vivid, creating an atmosphere that feels both private and universal. The final lines about "the moment we're living is now" reinforce it's of immediacy of enjoying and accepting life in the now.