Not Now
Blink–182 Lyrics
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Help me, I'm scared please show me how
To fight this, God has a master plan
And I guess, I am in his demand
Please save me, this time I cannot run
And I'll see, you when this is done
And now I, have come to realize
Please stay, until I'm gone
I'm here, hold on, to me
I'm right here, waiting
I see, the light it feels good
And I'll come, back soon just like you would
It's useless, my name has made the list
And I wish, I gave you one last kiss
Please stay, until I'm gone
I'm here, hold on, to me
I'm right here, waiting
And take, my one last breath
And don't forget
That I will be right here, waiting [Repeat: x3]
The lyrics to Blink-182’s “Not Now” reveal the fear and uncertainty of a person grappling with the idea of death. The lyrics are a conversation between the singer and God, representing his struggle with his own mortality. The singer is asking for God’s help to face his fear and urging Him to show him how to fight the inevitable.
The singer has come to terms with the fact that he cannot run from death, and that it is time to face the reality. He is trying to hold on to the one person who cares for him until the very end. He talks about seeing the light, which might signify the transition from life to death.
The line, “It’s useless, my name has made the list” suggests that the singer has accepted that he is almost certainly going to die. The song ends with a plea to stay until he is gone, a final gasp of hope that someone will be present during his last moments. Throughout the song, the singer's fear of death is palpable, and his resignation to his fate only emphasizes the inevitability of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Come here, please hold my hand LORD now
Asking for divine assistance and guidance through a difficult time
Help me, I'm scared please show me how
Expressing fear and uncertainty, and seeking guidance
To fight this, God has a master plan
Believing that everything happens for a reason, and trusting in a higher power's plan
And I guess, I am in his demand
Feeling like a pawn in God's larger plan, and being called to fulfill a role
Please save me, this time I cannot run
Asking for salvation or redemption, and recognizing that this time there is no escaping the consequences
And I'll see, you when this is done
Looking forward to a reunion with a loved one after the turmoil has passed
And now I, have come to realize
Having a moment of clarity and understanding
That you are, the one who's left behind
Realizing that loved ones will be affected by the outcome, and feeling remorseful for leaving them behind
Please stay, until I'm gone
Asking for support and companionship until the end
I'm here, hold on, to me
Providing reassurance and comfort to loved ones
I'm right here, waiting
Waiting patiently for loved ones to join in the afterlife
I see, the light it feels good
Experiencing a sense of peace and comfort
And I'll come, back soon just like you would
Promising a return to loved ones after death, and a reunion in the afterlife
It's useless, my name has made the list
Feeling resigned to fate, and accepting that one's actions have consequences
And I wish, I gave you one last kiss
Expressing regret for not having taken the opportunity to say goodbye or express love
And take, my one last breath
Acknowledging the end of life, and potentially expressing a willingness to let go
And don't forget
Asking loved ones to remember them after they are gone
That I will be right here, waiting [Repeat: x3]
Promising a presence in spirit, and reassuring loved ones that they will be together again someday
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TRAVIS BARKER, TRAVIS L BARKER, TOM DE LONGE, MARK HOPPUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pm_cruciblenone4008
I always used to listen to this song while on the bus going to my crush's house. Literally, everytime I came over, this is the song I played. That was almost 9 years ago today and we are now 7 years in. I'm gonna ask her to marry me after all this pandemic nonsense is over.
Wish me luck, my dudes and dudets 🤙🏼
Edit: She said yes!!! Thank you guys for all the support. Have a great year, everyone!!
Edit 2: we're gonna get married next week!!! Thank you guys for all the support. Best of luck to y'all!! 💕
@starkiller6357
LYRICS
Come here, please hold my hand for now
Help me, I'm scared please show me how to fight this,
God has a master plan and I guess
I am in His demand
Please save me, this time I cannot run
And I'll see you when this is done
And now I have come to realize
That you are the one who's left behind
Please stay until I'm gone
I'm here hold on
To me I'm right here waiting
I see, a light it feels good
And I'll come back soon just like you would
It's useless, my name has made the list
And I wish, I gave you one last kiss
Please stay until I'm gone
I'm here hold on
To me I'm right here waiting
And take my one last breath,
And don't forget
That I will be right here waiting
Please stay until I'm gone
I'm here hold on
To me I'm right here waiting
And take my one last breath,
And don't forget
That I will be right here waiting
Please stay until I'm gone
I'm here hold on
To me I'm right here waiting
And take my one last breath,
And don't forget
That I will be right here waiting
@MacieJay
This band is such a huge part of my teenage life, thank you Blink!
@madeivan7818
me too
@user-pq9vn2es3h
Macie Jay what the hell
@jamaicanufo8326
Macie Jay Majay! I didn't expect to see you here man! Love your videos. Glad to see you're a fan too!
@renton9920
Macie Jay ❤✌💪👍
@meganward1608
Macie Jay they have been apart of me sins when I was born xx
@RobertIDK
This song and video was like the Epilogue for the original blink. So sick
@JuanIgnacioFernandez
Fully agree. Even back then i thought of that..It was obvious that they were falling apart.
@travistnt4109
Hello robertidk wasn't expecting you here
@dmw7900
Exactly right.