Now Or Never
Fiddler's Green Lyrics

The lyrics to this Fiddler's Green song Now or Never depict a heated argument between two lovers, who seem to have fundamental disagreements. The setting is a Friday, which might symbolize an end of a workweek, but also foreshadows the unexpected and explosive nature of the interaction. The male narrator starts the conversation by acknowledging that he should have known better than to engage in such a contentious conversation with his partner. However, he still continues to voice his opinion, even though he realizes that it may lead to an argument. The reference to "stormy weather" suggests that this conversation will not end well and that it will be a tumultuous ride. He compares the circumstances to Black Friday in 1997, which is perhaps a reference to a catastrophic event that happened on that day or the overall chaos that usually occurs on the day after American Thanksgiving.

As the conversation progresses, it becomes clear that the two individuals have different points of view that cannot be bridged. The singer refers to an attempt to reconcile with the girl by offering her a "bunch of flowers," but she rejects this overture. She slaps his face, but he seems unfazed by this development, describing that he feels "fine." It is unclear who starts the altercation, but the singer seems to suggest that his partner had an aggressive response to his opinions.

The refrain of "Now or Never" emphasizes the decisive nature of the situation. The singer claims that this is the moment when they have to "make a start" or "make [his] day," implying that there is no time to wait for a resolution. He declares that "there's no love here anyway," suggesting that he has come to the conclusion that the relationship is doomed or not worth saving. The urgency of the situation is further emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "Ain't no love here," which reinforces the idea that this is a relationship that is beyond repair.