Now or Never
Grim Reaper Lyrics


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It's always the same, you know I will follow
I'm taking the blame, cause it will end in sorrow
I couldn't see, that it would have to end this way
I'm not prepared, to meet the passion or the pain

So I made up my mind, taking it now or never
Cruel to be kind, making it now or never
I'm leaving today, making it now or never,
Better this way, now or never.
Now or Never.

This moment in love, it ain't a game I want to play
I like to be free, so I can face another way
It ain't such a dream, cause I can't take it any time
If that's such a scene, honey that's no crime.

So I made up my mind, taking it now or never
Cruel to be kind, making it now or never
I'm leaving today, making it now or never,
Better this way, now or never.
Now or Never.

So I made up my mind, taking it now or never
Cruel to be kind, making it now or never
I'm leaving today, making it now or never,




Better this way, now or never.
Now or Never.

Overall Meaning

In Grim Reaper's song "Now or Never," the lyrics speak to the feelings of someone who is in love but not ready or willing to commit to the passion and pain that come with it. The lyrics reflect the idea that love is not a game to be played, but an intense and potentially life-changing experience. The singer feels conflicted, not wanting to give up their freedom but also realizing that not taking the chance on love may lead to regret and sorrow in the long run.


The repeated phrase "now or never" emphasizes the urgency and importance of this decision. The singer has finally made up their mind and is willing to take the leap, even though it may be cruel to the other person involved. Ultimately, the decision to pursue love is described as being "better this way," suggesting that it is worth the risk and potential pain.


Overall, "Now or Never" is a song about the difficult decision of whether to commit to love or remain free and independent. The lyrics show the inner turmoil and conflict that can arise when faced with this choice and emphasize the importance of taking action and living in the present moment.


Line by Line Meaning

It's always the same, you know I will follow
No matter what happens, the singer will always follow the path they set themselves on.


I'm taking the blame, cause it will end in sorrow
The singer takes the responsibility for their actions, knowing it may lead to pain and regret.


I couldn't see, that it would have to end this way
The singer was unaware of the consequences of their choices.


I'm not prepared, to meet the passion or the pain
The artist feels ill-equipped to handle the intense emotions that come with their decisions.


So I made up my mind, taking it now or never
The artist has made a choice and knows they must act now before it's too late.


Cruel to be kind, making it now or never
The singer acknowledges that their decision may be seen as harsh but believes it's necessary for their own well-being.


I'm leaving today, making it now or never
The singer is ready to leave their current situation behind and start a new chapter.


Better this way, now or never
The artist believes that leaving now is the best option and that waiting any longer would only worsen the situation.


Now or Never.
The artist emphasizes the urgency of their decision and the importance of acting quickly.


This moment in love, it ain't a game I want to play
The artist takes their romantic relationships seriously and doesn't see love as a game.


I like to be free, so I can face another way
The singer values their independence and wants the ability to change direction if necessary.


It ain't such a dream, cause I can't take it any time
The artist realizes that their ideal vision of love is not realistic and knows they need to be ready for love at any moment.


If that's such a scene, honey that's no crime.
The singer sees nothing wrong with being open to love and changing their mind about it.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: NICK BOWCOTT

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