(Brian sings ):
Tongue tied
Thoughts are restless
but i, I 've tried, to forget this
but I, am so tired tonight take a breath
because i am
So high....

(christian le rossu):

I think you 're gonna leave me give me something to believe in if i'm gonna try
I'm sick and tired of breathing when there's something so deceiving in you eyes tonight.

(Both now):
Not now,
deal with it later
Right now,
It's just to complicated
It's on my mind but it's not the time
Why can't we deal with it later.

(Brian):

Strung out,
I'm hearing voices
&
they 're so loud

A crowd of noises
&
i'm too scared to lose,

Nothing I ever do pulls through
for you....

christian le rossu:

I think you 're gonna leave me give me something to believe in if i'm gonna try
I'm sick and tired of breathing when there's something so deceiving in you eyes tonight.

Both now :

Not now,
deal with it later
Right now,
It's just to complicated
It's on my mind but it's not the time
Why can't we deal with it later.

Christian:

Not now,
deal with it later
Right now,
It's just to complicated
It's on my mind but it's not the time
Why can't we deal with it later.

Both:

Not now,
deal with it later
Right now,
It's just to complicated
It's on my mind but it's not the time
Why can't we deal with it later.

Overall Meaning

The song "Not Now" is a heart-wrenching tune that talks about a relationship that is on the brink of collapse. Both the singers are struggling to deal with their emotions but feel that it isn't the right time to bring up their issues. Brian McFadden's opening lines set the tone for the song as he feels stuck and tongue-tied. He is trying to forget the problems, but they keep returning, and he feels exhausted. Meanwhile, Christian Lo Russo's lines talk about how he feels like his partner is going to leave him. He needs something to hold onto if he wants the relationship to work, but he can't seem to find that hope, and it's affecting his breathing.

The chorus sung by both artists repeatedly emphasizes the idea that they need to deal with the problems later. It's too complicated, and the timing isn't right. They are aware that the problems exist, but they need to put off dealing with them for now. The bridge sung by Christian Lo Russo is equally potent, where he says that he feels like he is losing his mind, hearing voices that are too loud, and that he is afraid to lose his partner. On the other hand, nothing he does seems to be good enough for his partner.

Line by Line Meaning

Tongue tied
Feeling at a loss for words, unable to express myself.

Thoughts are restless
My mind is racing and I can't seem to quiet my thoughts.

But I, I've tried, to forget this
Despite my best efforts, I can't shake these thoughts and feelings.

But I, am so tired tonight take a breath because i am
I'm exhausted from trying to suppress my emotions and need a moment to catch my breath.

So high....
Feeling overwhelmed and on edge.

I think you're gonna leave me give me something to believe in if i'm gonna try
I'm worried that you might leave me, so I need some reassurance to keep trying in this relationship.

I'm sick and tired of breathing when there's something so deceiving in your eyes tonight.
I'm worn out from pretending everything is okay when I can see that something is off in your gaze tonight.

Not now, deal with it later
Let's put this issue aside for the time being and revisit it when we're both in a better headspace.

Right now, it's just too complicated
The current situation is too complex and emotionally charged to handle in the moment.

It's on my mind but it's not the time
This issue is weighing heavily on me, but now is not the appropriate moment to address it.

Why can't we deal with it later?
We may be better equipped to handle this situation at a later point when our emotions aren't running quite as high.

Strung out, I'm hearing voices & they're so loud
I'm feeling overwhelmed and my thoughts are chaotic and loud.

A crowd of noises & i'm too scared to lose
There are too many things vying for my attention, and the thought of losing someone or something is too daunting to contemplate.

Nothing I ever do pulls through for you....
I feel like I can't do anything right, and that my actions never seem to benefit you.

Contributed by Lincoln D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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