Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Harrison’s eponymous debut album with Interscope Records was released in April 1998, and sold over a million copies in the United States, producing the gold-certified top ten single “It’s All About Me” featuring Sisqó. In addition to her solo work, Mýa was also a featured artist with Ol’ Dirty Bastard on Pras’ 1998 Grammy Award-nominated hit, “Ghetto Superstar”, from the Bulworth soundtrack and “Take Me There” from The Rugrats Movie soundtrack, with Blackstreet and Mase.
Her second studio album, platinum-selling Fear of Flying, was released in 2000 and became a success stateside and worldwide, with lead single “Case of the Ex” becoming Mýa’s breakthrough hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100, number three on the UK Singles Chart, and number one on the Australian Singles Chart. A year after, Harrison won her first Grammy Award for the worldwide number-one hit “Lady Marmalade,” a cover version she recorded alongside Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, and Pink for the soundtrack of the film Moulin Rouge! (2001).
The singer’s third album Moodring was released in July 2003 stateside and eventually certified gold by the RIAA. It peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 selling more than 113,000 in its first week of sales, making it Mýa’s highest first week sales ever. The first single, the Missy Elliott-produced “My Love Is Like…Wo,” became a top twenty hit in the U.S. due to its success on mainstream radio.
Following several label changes, Mýa’s often-delayed fourth studio album, Liberation (2007), received a download-release in Japan only and led to her 2008 Japan-exclusive album Sugar & Spice.
Having expanded her career to acting and product endorsement deals, Harrison has been engaged in product endorsement deals with brands such as Coca-Cola, Iceberg, Tommy Hilfiger, and Motorola and has appeared in films such as Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004), Shall We Dance? (2004) and Cursed (2005). In 2002, she had a supporting role in the film adaptation of the 1975 Broadway musical Chicago, for which she won a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Mýa is currently working on her 6th studio album due this summer and to be released on her own independent label, entitled Planet 9. She’s recently signed a new deal with Young Empire Music Group and slated to release a new mixtape called Beauty & The Streets Vol.1
Now Or Never
Mýa Lyrics
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And I've settled for less before
An offer so much more
Has been knocking upon my door
Don't hesitate or so I've heard that
Eventually, you'll quit waiting for me
Since I know we both belong in arms in crazy love
I gotta open up before you leave
Baby, it's time to get up on track
And give it all back to you
I know you really love me
You're always there for me, yeah
Baby, it's time to get up on track
And give it all back to you
I could lose you forever
And it's now or never
Oh no, oh no
Oh no, oh no
We spend the entire day
How you always knew what to say, ooh?
You never asked to stay
And I can't believe I couldn't see
Gotta open up before you leave me lonely, ooh
Baby, it's time to get up on track
And give it all back to you
I know you really love me (you really love me)
You're always there for me (always there for me)
Baby, it's time to get up on track
And give it all back to you (back to you)
I could lose you forever
And it's now or never
Oh no, oh no (oh, no)
Oh no, oh no
Now or never
No, oh no
Oh no, oh no
I know we both belong in arms (I know we both belong)
I know it's crazy love (I know it's crazy, crazy love)
I know we both belong in arms (I belong in your arms)
I know it's crazy love, it's crazy love
Baby, it's time to get up on track
And give it all back to you (I know, boy)
I know you really love me (you love me)
You're always there for me (always there for me)
Baby, it's time to get up on track
And give it all back to you
I could lose you forever (I can't lose)
And it's now or never (it's now or never)
Baby, it's time to get up on track
And give it all back to you
I know you really love me (baby, I know)
You're always there for me (you really love me for me)
Baby, it's time to get up on track (baby, it's time)
And give it all back to you (to give it all back)
I could lose you forever (I can't lose)
And it's now or never (it's now or never)
I know we both belong in arms (now or never now)
I know it's crazy love
(Now or never now)
I know we both belong in arms
I know it's crazy love (ooh, yeah), it's crazy love
In "Now Or Never," Mya sings about being in love with someone but being unable to express her feelings to them. She has settled for less in the past, but now she sees that she has an opportunity for a real and fulfilling relationship. However, she knows that she needs to act fast ("now or never") because her love could leave her forever. Mya admits that she has been holding back her feelings and needs to open up before she loses this chance for true love.
The lyrics show Mya reflecting upon her past mistakes in love and realizing that she doesn't want to make the same mistakes again. She is ready to take a chance on love and give herself completely to her partner. The repetition of "oh no" emphasizes the urgency of the situation, and the line "I could lose you forever" creates a sense of fear and desperation in the song. The chorus is a call to action, urging Mya to "get up on track" and make the most of this opportunity.
Overall, "Now Or Never" is a song about taking risks in love and not being afraid to express your feelings. Mya sings about the importance of seizing the moment and not letting a chance for love slip away. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has ever been in a situation where they needed to take a risk in order to find true happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh no, hmm-hmm
Expressing uncertainty and hesitation
I've seen the rest before
Experienced lesser relationships before
And I've settled for less before
Accepted less than what she deserved before
An offer so much more
A better relationship opportunity
Has been knocking upon my door
A chance for a better relationship has presented itself
Don't hesitate or so I've heard that
Someone has advised not to delay in taking a chance
Eventually you'll quit waiting for me
If she keeps delaying, her partner will lose hope and move on
Since I know we both belong in arms in crazy love
She knows they are meant to be together in a passionate relationship
I gotta open up before you leave
She needs to be open and honest before her partner leaves
Baby it's time to get up on track
It's time to take action and improve their relationship
And give it all back to you
To show love and appreciation for her partner
I know that you love me
She is aware of her partner's love for her
You're always there for me
Her partner is always supportive and present for her
I could lose you forever
She could lose her partner permanently
And it's now or never
The time to take action is now
We spend the entire day
They spent the entire day together
How you always knew what to say, ooh?
Her partner is always saying the right things
You never asked to stay
Her partner has never expressed a desire to stay longer
And I can't believe that I couldn't see
She regrets not seeing the importance of their relationship sooner
Gotta open up before you leave me lonely, ooh
She needs to communicate her feelings before she ends up alone
Now or never
The choice to take action is urgent
I know we both belong in arms
She knows they are meant to be together
I know it's crazy love
Their love is intense and passionate
Lyrics © Regard Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: James D. Gass, Robert Louis Daniels, Robert Bradford Keyes, Robin Alan Thicke
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