Now or Never
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Better get it done
Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen more minutes
Get ready, game on
Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen minutes left
Running out of time
Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen more minutes
It's on the line
Gotta get it done
Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen more minutes
'Til we're number one
(Let's go team)
Gotta get it together
Yeah, pull up and shoot, score
Are you ready, are you with me
Team, team, team, yeah
Shake'em with the crossover (wild cats)
Tell me what are we here for (to win)
'Cause we know we're the best team
(Come on boys, come on boys, come on)
The way we play tonight
Is what we leave behind (that's right)
It all comes down to right now
It's up to us, (let's go)
So what we're gonna be (gonna be)
T-E-A-M team
Gotta work it out
Turning on (come on)
This is the last time
To get it right
This is the last chance
To make it or not
We gotta show
What we're all about
Work together
This is the last chance
To make your mark
History will know
Who we are
This is the last game
So make it count
It's now or never
W-I-L-D (out of bounds)
Wildcats
You know, come on
W-I-L-D
Wildcats
Come on, come on
West high knights, hey
Yeah, we're doing it right (oh yeah)
W-I-L-D
Wildcats
It's now the time
Gotta get inside, downlow
In the pain now shoot, score (defense)
We gotta work it together
Gimme the ball
Gimme the ball
Gimme the ball
Fastbreak (keep the ball in control)
Let it fly from downtown (three, four)
Show'em we can do it better (no way, go go go)
(Come on boys, wildcats)
The way we play tonight
Is what we leave behind (that's right)
It all comes down to right now
It's up to us (let's go)
So what we're gonna be (gonna be)
T-E-A-M team
Gotta work it out
Turning on (come on)
This is the last time
To get it right
This is the last chance
To make it or not
We gotta show
What we're all about team
Work together
This is the last chance
To make your mark
History will know
Who we are
This is the last game
So make it count
It's now or never
Right now I can hardly breath
Ooh, you can do it just know that I believe
And that's all I really need
Then come on
Make me strong
It's time to turn it up, game on
Wildcats, go tear it up
Go wildcats, we're number one
Hey wildcats, we're the champions
Go, go, go, go, go
Oh team, oh
West high knights, hey
Yeah, we're putting up a fight (wildcats)
We'll never quit it, gonna win it
Let me hear you say
Hey hey hey hey hey
This is the last time
To get it right
This is the last chance
To make it or not
We gotta show
What we're all about team
Work together
This is the last chance
To make your mark
History will know
Who we are
This is the last game
So make it count
It's now or never
This is the last time
To get it right
This is the last chance
To make it or not
We gotta show
What we're all about
Work together
This is the last chance
To make your mark
History will know
Who we are
This is the last game
So make it count
It's now or never
The song "Now or Never" is about the importance of teamwork and the pressure of winning a basketball game in a high school tournament. The lyrics mainly emphasize the urgency of the final minutes they have left to prove themselves as a team and reach their goal of being the number one team. Throughout the song, the team members encourage each other, express their determination to win, and highlight the significance of this game in terms of making their mark in history. The chorus that repeats "this is the last chance to make your mark, history will know who we are," strengthens the idea that the game is not only about winning but also about leaving a legacy.
The song's structure is designed to capture the energy and excitement of a basketball game. The lyrics are fast-paced and repetitive, mimicking the quick movements on the court. The use of cheers and chants, such as "let's go team" and "wildcats," adds to the overall sports-centric atmosphere.
The song's message of teamwork, dedication, and perseverance resonates with many young people, especially athletes. It highlights the significance of putting in effort and working together towards a common goal, motivating listeners to strive for excellence and leave their mark.
Line by Line Meaning
Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen minutes left
We only have 16 minutes left in the game.
Better get it done
We need to start playing better and more efficiently.
Get ready, game on
We need to prepare ourselves for the intense competition.
Running out of time
We are quickly losing the time we have left in the game.
It's on the line
Our victory is at stake.
Gotta get it done
We have to perform better and score more points.
'Til we're number one
We need to keep playing until we become the top team.
Gotta get it together
We need to unify and improve our teamwork.
Yeah, pull up and shoot, score
We need to take calculated shots and score as much as we can.
Are you ready, are you with me
We need to ensure that we are all in this together.
Shake'em with the crossover (wild cats)
Use some fancy dribbling to get past the defenders.
Tell me what are we here for (to win)
We are here to win this game and become champions.
'Cause we know we're the best team
We are confident in our abilities and that we are the strongest team.
The way we play tonight
Our performance in this game will have a lasting impression.
Is what we leave behind (that's right)
Our legacy will be established by the way we play in this game.
It all comes down to right now
Everything is dependent on how we play in the remainder of the game.
It's up to us
The outcome of the game is in our hands.
T-E-A-M team
We need to have strong teamwork to succeed as a team.
Gotta work it out
We need to resolve any issues and work together as a team.
Turning on (come on)
Get ready to put in your best performance.
This is the last time
We won't be getting another opportunity after this game.
To get it right
We need to ensure that our performance in this game is perfect.
This is the last chance
This is our last and only chance to win this game.
To make it or not
We either win or lose this game, and there is no in-between.
We gotta show
We need to demonstrate our skills and talent.
What we're all about
We need to showcase our strength and teamwork.
To make your mark
This is our chance to establish a legacy.
History will know
Our performance in this game will be remembered forever.
Who we are
Our skills, talent, and teamwork will be evident in this game.
So make it count
We need to make every effort count towards our victory.
W-I-L-D (out of bounds)
We are the Wildcats, and we need to make some aggressive moves.
Wildcats
Our team name is Wildcats.
Go tear it up
We need to give it our all in this game.
We're number one
We want to be the ultimate champions.
We're the champions
We have won the championship game and established our legacy.
Yeah, we're putting up a fight (wildcats)
We are making every effort to win this game.
We'll never quit it, gonna win it
We will never give up and intend to win this game.
Let me hear you say hey hey hey hey hey
We want to hear some support and encouragement from our fans.
Right now I can hardly breath
The game is so intense, and it's getting hard to breathe.
Ooh, you can do it just know that I believe
I believe that we can win this game if we work together.
And that's all I really need
All I need is strong teamwork and belief in each other.
Then come on
Let's keep pushing harder.
Make me strong
Our strength comes from our unity and teamwork.
It's time to turn it up, game on
We need to increase the intensity of our performance, and the game is on.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SALVATORE P. ERNA
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