Now Or Never
KITCHEN - Meet Me @ The Altar Lyrics


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It's seventy degrees and I can feel the breeze
Pull through my hair on that summer evening
It was you and me, lost in the big city
So full of life, we could be anything

Whoa, I know you know
I can't let, can't let it go
Hope you know, I miss it

Wish we could stay, we could stay forever
I didn't know how it felt, the feeling of no weight
Is it now, is it now or never?
Are you and I gonna jump or fall right here in place?

Driving in your car, we swore we'd go real far
But we slowed down, yeah, we're running empty
Put the car in park, we stared up at the stars
I'd never leave if the world would let me

Whoa, I know you know
I can't let go
I don't wanna leave the past, felt the best I ever had
And it's killing me, we can't go back (we can't go back)

Wish we could stay, we could stay forever
I didn't know how it felt, the feeling of no weight
Is it now, is it now or never?
Are you and I gonna jump or fall right here?
Whoa, I know you know
I can't let, I can't let go
Hope you know
I can't forget the past

I tried everything
To keep you from going
And stayed all in my dreams
Where some bones are, now they're broken
It's silly I'd even think you'd see why I'm suffering
I thought I knew you well
Your smell's on my pillowcase
I still set your dinner plate
This only gets harder, doesn't it?

(Harder, doesn't it?)
(Harder, doesn't it?)
(Harder, doesn't it?)
(Harder)

Wish we could stay, we could stay forever
I didn't know how it felt, the feeling of no weight
Is it now, is it now or never?
Are you and I gonna jump?
Whoa, I know you know
That I can't let go (yeah)




Hope you know
I can't forget the past

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Now Or Never" by Meet Me @ The Altar describe a nostalgic longing for a past relationship and the desire to hold onto the moments and feelings experienced during that time. The song begins by setting the scene of a summer evening, where the singer and their partner were together, exploring the big city and feeling full of life. The opening lines portray a sense of freedom and joy, with the imagery of the breeze in their hair and the possibility of being anything.


As the song progresses, it becomes clear that this relationship didn't last. The lyrics depict a realization that the relationship reached a point where it couldn't progress further, hence the line "Driving in your car, we swore we'd go real far, but we slowed down, yeah, we're running empty." Despite the fading love, the singer wishes they could remain in that idyllic past forever, as it was the best they have ever felt: "I didn't know how it felt, the feeling of no weight."


The chorus repeats the question of whether it's now or never, urging the listener and the partner to make a decision about their future. The bridge expresses the singer's desperation, trying everything to prevent their partner from leaving and holding onto the memories of their time together, even though they know it's futile. The final lines convey the difficulty of letting go and the pain of trying to forget the past.


Line by Line Meaning

It's seventy degrees and I can feel the breeze
The weather is pleasant and I can physically sense the gentle wind


Pull through my hair on that summer evening
The wind is strong enough to move my hair as we enjoy a summer evening


It was you and me, lost in the big city
We were together, feeling disoriented yet excited in the bustling city


So full of life, we could be anything
We had so much vitality that we believed we were capable of achieving anything


Whoa, I know you know
Wow, I am aware that you have the same understanding as me


I can't let, can't let it go
I am unable to release or forget our shared experience


Hope you know, I miss it
I want you to understand that I deeply long for those times


Wish we could stay, we could stay forever
I desire for our state of being together to be permanent


I didn't know how it felt, the feeling of no weight
I was previously unaware of the sensation of being unburdened


Is it now, is it now or never?
Should we decide to act at this moment, or will this opportunity never arise again?


Are you and I gonna jump or fall right here in place?
Will we take a leap of faith or remain stationary in our current situation?


Driving in your car, we swore we'd go real far
As we traveled in your vehicle, we made a promise to achieve great things


But we slowed down, yeah, we're running empty
However, our progress decreased and now we are lacking in energy


Put the car in park, we stared up at the stars
We stopped the car and gazed at the stars in the night sky


I'd never leave if the world would let me
If circumstances allowed, I would choose to never depart from this moment


I don't wanna leave the past, felt the best I ever had
I am reluctant to move forward because I experienced immense happiness in the past


And it's killing me, we can't go back (we can't go back)
The fact that we cannot return to that previous state is deeply distressing


I tried everything
I made every effort possible


To keep you from going
In order to prevent you from leaving


And stayed all in my dreams
I remained hopeful and optimistic in my thoughts


Where some bones are, now they're broken
Where there were once strong foundations, they are now shattered


It's silly I'd even think you'd see why I'm suffering
It is foolish for me to expect you to comprehend the reasons behind my pain


I thought I knew you well
I believed that I had a deep understanding of who you are


Your smell's on my pillowcase
The scent that reminds me of you lingers on my pillow


I still set your dinner plate
I continue to prepare a place for you at the table


This only gets harder, doesn't it?
This situation becomes increasingly challenging, doesn't it?


Wish we could stay, we could stay forever
I have a strong desire for us to remain together eternally


I didn't know how it felt, the feeling of no weight
I was previously unaware of the sensation of feeling unencumbered by burdens


Is it now, is it now or never?
Should we make a decision at this moment or will this opportunity never present itself again?


Are you and I gonna jump?
Will both of us take a leap of faith?


That I can't let go (yeah)
I am unable to release or detach myself from these emotions


Hope you know
I desire for you to understand


I can't forget the past
I am unable to erase memories of the previous experiences we shared




Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Tea Campbell, Edith Johnson

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Comments from YouTube:

Blakely Farmer Terry

wow this is amazing!!!! so proud of everything you have overcome and acomplishd with MMATA..
love it bunches.. ❤❤❤
( addissons mom )
ps my son gabriel, addies brother still adores you !!! keep doing what your doin,
we love ya back here in texas!!!

low sir

Loves it

Jordan Mel

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PEDRO JUAREZ

Nice Recording baby....

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