Now or Never
Madina Lake Lyrics
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Too long in the same place
I'm sinking into this town.
I've charmed the same old snakes
I think we gotta get out
Before I break away from me
This place is my lobotomy.
Imagine we were dead
Counting all the things we never did.
I remember when you told me
I should live like I'm dying
Not to close my eyes
While everything burns.
What are we waiting for?
These years are dying slowly,
Today is still in front of us
And we're breaking out
'cause today is now or never.
I can't contemplate the earth
All while my heads in the sand
'cause I've been buried alive
So take my bleeding hands
And breathe life into me
'cause right now I'm suffocating.
I imagine we were dead
Counting all the things we never did.
I remember when you told me
I should live like I'm dying
And not to close my eyes while
Everything burns.
What are we waiting for?
These years are dying slowly,
Today is still in front of us
And we're breaking out
'cause today is now or never.
I don't want a life of agony
I won't be another tragedy
And close my eyes while everything burns.
And I won't pretend I don't exist
Invisible until I turn to dust,
Open your eyes we're still alive.
Standing still is criminal
And never lasts forever.
The safest place in life is now,
Today's the day we're breaking out..
I remember when you told me
I should live like I'm dying
And not to close my eyes
While everything burns.
What are we waiting for?
These years are dying slowly,
Today is still in front of us
And we're breaking out
'cause today is now or never.
The lyrics of Madina Lake's "Now or Never" are a call to action, urging the listener to break free from the monotony of life and embrace the present. The singer reflects on the feeling of being stuck in the same place and becoming numb to their surroundings, "sinking into this town" and "charming the same old snakes." They acknowledge the danger of remaining in this state, describing it as a "lobotomy." The chorus becomes a plea to seize the moment, recognizing that "today is still in front of us" and that "these years are dying slowly." The bridge furthers this sentiment, insisting that "standing still is criminal" and "today's the day we're breaking out."
The song's message is echoed in its title, which repeats the phrase "now or never" as a mantra. This sense of urgency is also conveyed in the second verse, where the singer declares that they "can't contemplate the earth" while their "head's in the sand." They implore their audience to take action and "breathe life into" them, acknowledging the suffocation they feel in their current state. The song is a call to live fully in the present and not to let life pass by without experiencing its potential.
Line by Line Meaning
Too long in the same place
Being in one place for a long time
I'm sinking into this town.
Feeling trapped in this town
I've charmed the same old snakes
Continuously dealing with same people who are problematic
I think we gotta get out
Thinking of escaping this place
Before I break away from me
Trying to avoid losing oneself
This place is my lobotomy.
Feeling like being in this place is affecting mental health
Imagine we were dead
Looking back on life when it's too late
Counting all the things we never did.
Regretting all the missed opportunities
I remember when you told me
Recalling previous advice
I should live like I'm dying
Live like there's no tomorrow
Not to close my eyes
Not to turn a blind eye
While everything burns.
While everything falls apart
What are we waiting for?
Why are we hesitating?
These years are dying slowly,
Feeling like time is running out
Today is still in front of us
Opportunities are still present
And we're breaking out
Escaping our current situation
'cause today is now or never.
Because this is the time to act
I can't contemplate the earth
Being unable to fully think
All while my heads in the sand
Ignoring the problem
'cause I've been buried alive
Feeling trapped
So take my bleeding hands
Helping to escape the situation
And breathe life into me
Reviving with new opportunities
'cause right now I'm suffocating.
Feeling trapped and unable to breathe
I don't want a life of agony
Not wanting to suffer
I won't be another tragedy
Refusing to let life pass by without living it fully
And close my eyes while everything burns.
Not turning a blind eye in the face of chaos
And I won't pretend I don't exist
Acknowledging one's presence and capacity for change
Invisible until I turn to dust,
Going unnoticed until it is too late
Open your eyes we're still alive.
Realizing there's still time to take action
Standing still is criminal
Staying in the same place is a mistake
And never lasts forever.
Knowing that nothing is permanent
The safest place in life is now,
Recognizing the importance of taking action
Today's the day we're breaking out..
Today is the day to escape and take action
What are we waiting for?
Repeating the same question to increase motivation
These years are dying slowly,
Time is passing quickly
Today is still in front of us
There is still time left to take action
And we're breaking out
Taking action and escaping the current situation
'cause today is now or never.
Because this is the only time to act
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL DAVID TORELLI, MATEO CAMARGO, MATTHEW J LEONE, NATHAN D LEONE
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