Now or Never
Blair St. Clair Lyrics
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I live in the world in a screen
Got too good at painting the dream
But if you really knew me
The spark faded out in a flash
I'm here 'cause I'm getting it back
I'm gonna turn the tide
The way I want, the way I want to
No matter what they say
I'll do it all my way
The way I want, the way I want to
I've come undone but now
I've pulled myself together
And I'm breaking free to fly
Because it's now or never
And I've come undone but now
I've pulled myself together
And I'm breaking free to fly
Because it's now or never
I thought that I knew me
But now I can see it so clear
I'm stronger than all the fear
The sun shining on me
It feels like I'm walking on air
Finally I do declare
I'm gonna turn the tide
I'm gonna live my life
The way I want, the way I want to
No matter what they say
I'll do it all my way
The way I want, the way I want to
I've come undone but now
I've pulled myself together
And I'm breaking free to fly
Because it's now or never
And I've come undone but now
I've pulled myself together
And I'm breaking free to fly
Because it's now or never
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Sometimes you gotta let it fall down
To build it back up again
Sometimes you gotta go a little crazy
To find your way back home
And I've come undone but now
I've pulled myself together
And I'm breaking free to fly
Because it's now or never
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
The lyrics of Blair St. Clair's song Now or Never depict a person who feels disconnected from herself and her surroundings. The singer is presenting a superficial, perfect image of herself on social media that is vastly different from her true self. She hints that something happened in her life that extinguished the spark in her, but she is now ready to reclaim her autonomy, challenge the naysayers and live the life she desires. She declares that she'll no longer tolerate societal pressure to conform and instead will live life on her own terms, even if it means going a little crazy. The chorus delivers the empowering message that she's not waiting any longer to pursue her dreams and take chances. The whole song is a call to action for those who might be living in doubt or fear.
The song's music video shows different people getting ready to express their true selves through performances, makeovers, and communication. It ends with Blair performing on stage, surrounded by wildly dressed up people, signifying that everyone should be free to express their identities without social constraints. Now or Never is a song that empowers people to break free from societal norms, follow their hearts, and make their dreams a reality despite the struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not like you knew me
I am aware that you don't know much about me
I live in the world in a screen
My world revolves around screens and technology
Got too good at painting the dream
I am proficient at creating an ideal vision of my life
But if you really knew me
However, if you knew me in person
The spark faded out in a flash
You would realize that the passion in me diminished suddenly
I'm here 'cause I'm getting it back
I am making an effort to revive that spark
I'm gonna turn the tide
I'm determined to change the course of my life
I'm gonna live my life
I have decided to live life on my own terms
The way I want, the way I want to
In a way that satisfies me
No matter what they say
Regardless of other's opinions
I'll do it all my way
I'll follow my intuition and make my own choices
I've come undone but now
I had a breakdown, yet now I am feeling more in control
I've pulled myself together
I have regained my composure
And I'm breaking free to fly
Now I'm finally letting go and feeling free
Because it's now or never
I must act now, without delay
I thought that I knew me
I believed I understood myself
But now I can see it so clear
But now I have a better understanding of who I am
I'm stronger than all the fear
I'm not afraid to take risks and face my fears
The sun shining on me
I feel optimistic and positive
It feels like I'm walking on air
I'm on top of the world
Finally I do declare
I officially declare that
Sometimes you gotta let it fall down
Sometimes you have to let everything collapse
To build it back up again
To rebuild from scratch
Sometimes you gotta go a little crazy
Sometimes you have to behave in an unconventional way
To find your way back home
To rediscover the real you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Andrew Bryson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ItsEMSTER
It's not like you knew me
I live in the world in a screen
And two gotta paint the dream
But if you really knew me
The spark faded out in a flash
I'm here 'cause I'm getting it back
I'm gonna turn the tide
I'm gonna live my life
The way I want, the way I want to
No matter what they say
I'll do it all my way
The way I want, the way I want to
I've come undone but now
I've pulled myself together
And I'm breaking free to fly
Because it's now or never
And I've come undone but now
I've pulled myself together
And I'm breaking free to fly
Because it's now or never
I thought that I knew me
But now I can see it so clear
I'm stronger than all the fear
The sun shining on me
It feels like I'm walking on air
Finally I do declare
I'm gonna turn the tide
I'm gonna live my life
The way I want, the way I want to
No matter what they say
I'll do it all my way
The way I want, the way I want to
I've come undone but now
I've pulled myself together
And I'm breaking free to fly
Because it's now or never
And I've come undone but now
I've pulled myself together
And I'm breaking free to fly
Because it's now or never
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Sometimes you gotta let it fall down
To build it back up again
Sometimes you gotta go a little crazy
To find your way back home
And I've come undone but now
I've pulled myself together
And I'm breaking free to fly
Because it's now or never
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
@terracotta5153
This song hits me on so many levels!
The kitchen scene when shes watching the TV and singing her heart out reminds me of all the times post abuse that I'd sing until my lungs got sore, reminding myself where I've been, what I've overcome, and who tf I am.
I have come undone, but I pulled myself together 🌠
Definitely the best post drag race song I've heard.
Added to my spotify :)
@TitheGirl
Also that Jinkx cameo was everything~
@jerrysizzler44
Manilla was underused but 10000% perfect role for Jinkx. The boarding pass bit kills me.
@chrisantemos5862
'We're full bitch'
-Jinkx Monsoon, 2018.
@JacobHoefer
Nicole Lynn jinkx was just happy for the air time;)
@naitsirhc5067
BYE BITCHH
@TitheGirl
Mister Starryboii I love Manilla, but Jinkx is one of my all time faves, and she was definitely utilized more!
@Sionnanful
I remember going to high school with Blair, and seeing her in musicals years ago to now making banging music videos is a wild ride. Glad to see she's doing amazing and looking stunning as well.
@freshavocado2519
Is this legit?
@blackviolet2997
Lucky
@jackierule2871
Thats cool