Meet Me At The Altar was formed in 2015 when Téa Campbell met Ada Juarez through YouTube; the latter had posted a number of videos covering pop punk songs, and Campbell subsequently reached out. In time, the two developed a friendship that turned into the band. To locate a vocalist, Campbell and Juarez held auditions online. Edith Victoria was one of the individuals who tried out for the position, submitting a rendition of Paramore's "All I Wanted." The name of the band refers to a text conversation between Campbell and Juarez, as Billboard notes: "The [name] stems from a text message Juarez sent Campbell in a bonding moment: 'I was like "marry me!"' says Campbell, 'and she typed, "meet me @ the altar."'
In 2020, the band went viral, partially in part of receiving public endorsements of pop punk veterans Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low and Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years. In October 2020, the band was subsequently signed to Fueled by Ramen. After re-releasing "Garden" under Fueled By Ramen, they released their first new single under the label, "Hit Like a Girl", in March 2021.
Their debut EP for Fueled By Ramen dubbed 'Model Citizen', was released on August 13, 2021.
Current members
Edith Victoria – vocals (2017–present) from Georgia
Téa Campbell – guitar, bass (2015–present) from Florida
Ada Juarez – drums (2015–present) from New Jersey
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Now Or Never
Meet Me @ The Altar Lyrics
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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
The lyrics of Meet Me @ The Altar's song "Now Or Never" describe a nostalgic longing for the past and the struggle to move on. The song reminisces about a summer evening spent in the city with a loved one, where the possibilities felt endless and full of life. The singer expresses a reluctance to let go of those memories and wishes they could stay in that moment forever. They describe the feeling of weightlessness and the desire to jump or fall in place, unsure whether it's the right time to make a decision. The lyrics also touch upon the disappointment of not reaching the grand dreams they had once envisioned together and feeling stuck in their current situation.
The chorus repeats the theme of the longing to stay in the past and the inability to let go. The singer acknowledges that they can't forget the past and how it felt during their time together. The bridge of the song reflects on the efforts made to keep the relationship intact and the heartbreak of realizing that some things are beyond their control. The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and resignation, recognizing that moving forward is challenging and that the pain of loss lingers.
Line by Line Meaning
It's seventy degrees and I can feel the breeze
The pleasant weather and gentle wind remind me of a carefree summer day.
Pull through my hair on that summer evening
The wind blowing through my hair brought a sense of freedom and joy during that particular summer evening.
It was you and me, lost in the big city
We were exploring the bustling city together, feeling a bit overwhelmed but also excited.
So full of life, we could be anything
In that moment, we felt invincible and believed that we had endless possibilities in life.
Whoa, I know you know
I understand that you also have an awareness of the situation.
I can't let, can't let it go
I find it difficult to move on and forget about this experience.
Hope you know, I miss it
I want you to understand that I deeply long for those moments and memories.
Wish we could stay, we could stay forever
I yearn for the ability to prolong our time together indefinitely.
I didn't know how it felt, the feeling of no weight
I had never experienced a sensation of complete freedom and weightlessness before.
Is it now, is it now or never?
Is this the moment when we need to make a crucial decision or take a leap of faith?
Are you and I gonna jump or fall right here in place?
Will we take the risk and follow our hearts, or will we remain stagnant and miss out on opportunities?
Driving in your car, we swore we'd go real far
While driving together, we made promises and had high aspirations for the future.
But we slowed down, yeah, we're running empty
Unfortunately, our progress and enthusiasm gradually diminished, and now we feel drained and lacking inspiration.
Put the car in park, we stared up at the stars
We paused our journey and gazed at the night sky, feeling a sense of both wonder and uncertainty.
I'd never leave if the world would let me
If circumstances allowed, I would have chosen to stay with you indefinitely and never part ways.
I don't wanna leave the past, felt the best I ever had
I am reluctant to move on from the past because those moments were the most joyful and fulfilling I have ever experienced.
And it's killing me, we can't go back (we can't go back)
The realization that we cannot revisit those cherished memories or revert to the past is causing me immense pain and sadness.
I tried everything
I made every possible effort.
To keep you from going
I attempted to prevent you from leaving or moving forward.
And stayed all in my dreams
In my dreams, I clung to the hope that everything would remain unchanged.
Where some bones are, now they're broken
However, reality shattered those dreams and brought disappointment and heartbreak.
It's silly I'd even think you'd see why I'm suffering
In retrospect, it seems foolish of me to assume that you would understand the depth of my pain.
I thought I knew you well
I believed I had a deep understanding of who you were as a person.
Your smell's on my pillowcase
Your scent still lingers on my pillow, a constant reminder of our shared moments and intimacy.
I still set your dinner plate
Out of habit and longing, I continue to prepare a place setting for you, despite your absence.
This only gets harder, doesn't it?
Navigating through this emotional pain and longing becomes increasingly challenging with time.
(Harder, doesn't it?)
It becomes more difficult to cope with each passing day.
Wish we could stay, we could stay forever
I yearn for the ability to prolong our time together indefinitely.
I didn't know how it felt, the feeling of no weight
I had never experienced a sensation of complete freedom and weightlessness before.
Is it now, is it now or never?
Is this the moment when we need to make a crucial decision or take a leap of faith?
Are you and I gonna jump?
Are we both willing to take a risk and embrace the unknown?
That I can't let go (yeah)
I find it extremely difficult to release my grip on the past and move forward.
Hope you know
I wish for you to understand.
I can't forget the past
The memories and experiences from the past continue to haunt me and remain deeply ingrained in my mind.
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Tea Campbell, Edith Johnson
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Don Encarnacion
"Now Or Never"
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
Woah, 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
Woah, 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?
Woah, 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 even think you 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?
Woah, I know you know
That I can't let go (Yeah)
Hope you know
I can't forget the past
SilentGas
Imagine Alex Gaskarth one of the legends in Pop Punk endorsing you and tells his record label to sign you just like that. Good luck on your journey girls. Some little unclean and you make a decent Easycore band.
Jad De Jesus
Woah, I didn't know that. I just discovered them before they were signed ang was shocked when they were in Fueled by Ramen.
SilentGas
@Sarah C yea that's the story. Also Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years also endorses them.
Sarah C
Wait is that what happened?!
Danebs
This reminds me of the music of my childhood, love that alternative rock is coming back!
Falcor
I put off listening to this, I was wrong! The sound is absolutely incredible and don't get me started on the lyrics! Please continue with this. Everything feels so authentic and like a worm hole of late 2000's meets today with that perfect touch of were not going anywhere! I'm an instant fan! Can't wait to see you tour ! Thank you for reminding Me of the feeling of invincible and how everything right now is infinite!
Aza Raeven
What a nostalgic feeling 😊
And Alex encouraging the label to sign you guys up, that's so special. All Time Low is an important band to me so I feel extra nostalgic listening to this. I look forward to your other songs!
DestructionDUCKY
I love this so much. It deff reminds me of being in junior high/ high school when I was really into pop punk and new bands were coming out and new music coming out and showing your friends new music they might not have heard ❤️ seriously best times of my life. These girls are hella inspiring.
Natsu明天
Que música sensacional um abraço do Brasil 😖🇧🇷🇧🇷
JEFFE 1999BR
sim, eles escreveram a letra muito bem.