Now Or Never
Cast of High School Musical 3 Lyrics


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Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen minutes left
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
Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen minutes left
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cast of High School Musical 3's song Now or Never are all about the pressure felt during a final game, specifically a basketball game. The lyrics count down the time (16 minutes left) and emphasize the need for the team to work together in order to win against their rivals, the West High Knights. The song encourages teamwork and perseverance, stating that this is the last chance to show what they're all about and make their mark in history.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "this is the last time to get it right, this is the last chance to make it or not" to emphasize the high stakes of the game. The bridge evokes a feeling of adrenaline, with lines such as "right now I can hardly breathe" and "make me strong, it's time to turn it up, game on." The song finishes with a call and response between the Wildcats and the West High Knights, with the Wildcats ultimately declaring themselves champions.


Overall, the lyrics to Now or Never express the pressure and excitement of a final game, while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and making a lasting impression. It is a call to action for the team to put in their all and come out on top.



Line by Line Meaning

Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen minutes left
The clock is ticking and there's limited time to win the game


Better get it done
We need to work hard now


Get ready, game on
The game is starting, let's prepare ourselves


Running out of time
We have less and less time to achieve our goal


It's on the line
The result of the game is hanging in the balance


Gotta get it done
We need to put in our best effort to succeed


'Til we're number one
We'll continue to work hard until we win


Gotta get it together
We need to unite and focus on winning


Yeah, pull up and shoot, score
We need to take advantage of every opportunity to score


Are you ready, are you with me
We need to work as a team and support each other


Shake'em with the crossover (wild cats)
We need to use our skills and technique to outplay the other team


Tell me what are we here for (to win)
Our goal is to win the game


'Cause we know we're the best team
We believe in ourselves and our abilities


The way we play tonight
Our performance in this game will be remembered


Is what we leave behind (that's right)
Our legacy will be defined by this game


It all comes down to right now
Our success depends on what we do in this moment


T-E-A-M team
Together Everyone Achieves More - we need to work as a team to win


Gotta work it out
We need to figure out our strategy and execute it flawlessly


This is the last time
This is our final chance to win


To get it right
We need to play our best and avoid any mistakes


This is the last chance
There won't be any more opportunities after this game


To make it or not
The outcome of this game will determine our fate


We gotta show
We need to prove our abilities on the court


What we're all about
Our strengths, skills, and strategy


Work together
Unity and teamwork are key to winning this game


To make your mark
We need to leave a lasting impression in this game


History will know
The outcome of this game will be remembered


Who we are
Our team's identity and legacy


So make it count
We need to take advantage of this opportunity and win


Right now I can hardly breath
This moment is nerve-wracking and intense


Ooh, you can do it just know that I believe
We need to have faith in each other's abilities


And that's all I really need
Belief and trust are crucial to our success


Wildcats, go tear it up
Let's give it our all and play aggressively


We're number one
Our goal is to win and be at the top


It's time to turn it up, game on
We need to give it our all and play at our highest level


West high knights, hey
Our opponents, who we need to beat


Yeah, we're putting up a fight (wildcats)
We're not giving up and will play hard until the end


We'll never quit it, gonna win it
We have to persevere and keep playing until we win


This is the last time
This is our final opportunity to win




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Salvatore P. Erna

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This is the last time to get it right
This is the last chance to make it our night (Yeah)
We gotta show what we're all about (Team!) (Wildcats!)
Work together (Go)
This is the last chance to make our mark (Shoot!)
History will know who we are
This is the last game, so make it count

It's Now or Never!



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