The members of NLT aren't pretending to be anything they're not. They love pop music, have been born and bred on pop music, and have manicured their pop music to a brilliant, effervescent sheen on their self-titled debut, Not Like Them.
While the quartet's hometown roots are split between Los Angeles and Texas, it was their similar artistic drive that led them to each other. Growing up in his family's Synthesis dance studio in Los Angeles, V was never far from the names that have shaped popular culture's last decade, including 50 Cent, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson and Destiny's Child. Chris Stokes was a familiar face in the studio, as it was a home-base of sorts for B2K, and after much pestering, the superstar producer told V that if he put a group together, he'd be willing to take a listen. V was 14 at the time, and not knowing where to really start, looked to an acquaintance he'd worked with on an instructional dance video—JJ, whose dance coach, Terry Bixler, skyrocketed to acclaim for his choreography and staging on Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation 1814" tour extravaganza..
Then 13, JJ ironically had B2K on his young resume, having danced in one of the group's early videos (on the acting front, he'd also had a speaking part on television's "Will & Grace"). Through an agent, the pair found Kevin, who was living in Dallas. His sister was an agent, and when Kevin mentioned that the trio were looking to become a quartet, she recommended one of her theater actors, Travis. In what could be a called a fateful string of serendipity, the NLT circle was now complete.
NLT's Travis Garland, posted a Myspace blog confirming their split. You can read it at nltonline.org.
It's On
NLT Lyrics
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But I'm always a believer
It's my time to shine
Here we go!
[Chorus]
It's on, it's on, it's on, it's on
It's on, it's on, it's on, it's on
Everybody, yea, here we go (here we go)
It's on, it's on, it's on, it's on
It's on, it's on, it's on, it's on
Right here and now
Everybody, it's going down
I've been waiting for this moment
It's time to throw down
I've been dreaming this dream forever
Now I know the time is now (It's on)
Better make some room for me (It's on)
Now I know it's time to be
Better than I ever was
I don't do it for the money
I do it for the love
[Chorus]
I've got the answer
It's beating in my heart
I'm gonna make it happen
There's no way
I won't tear this apart
I'm gonna show 'em what I got
I'm gonna give it everything
This is no joke I wrote
This is my destiny
One shot
One shot, you got
And if you don't take it then
You're always not, no!
(It's on)
So let's go
(It's on)
Here we go
One chance
One chance to rise
You go get yours
And I'll go get mine
It's on, it's on
[Chorus]
Show 'em what you're worth
It's been on since your date of birth
Why you here
Why you on this earth
If you can't live your dream
Man, it's gotta hurt
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
It's going down
It's going down
It's going down
Trust me from the depths of my soul (it's going dow)
I'm tellin' you, it's going down (it's going down)
The moment now, it's on (it's going down)
I'm tellin' you it's going down (it's going down)
The song "It's On" by NLT is an uplifting and motivational anthem that encourages listeners to chase their dreams and seize the moment. The lyrics reflect the determination and confidence of the singer, who believes that this is their time to shine and they will do whatever it takes to make it happen. The lines "I've been dreaming this dream forever, now I know the time is now" and "This is my destiny" highlights the urgency and importance of taking action towards their goals.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It's on" multiple times, which symbolizes the singer's readiness to start their journey towards success. The verses depict the emotions of the singer as they reflect on their aspirations, their worth, and emphasize the need to grab the opportunities presented to them. The lines "I don't do it for the money, I do it for the love" suggest that the singer is motivated by passion and the desire to fulfill their purpose in life.
In conclusion, "It's On" is an empowering song that inspires listeners to pursue their ambitions fearlessly and fervently. The uplifting lyrics, accompanied by catchy beats and an energetic melody, make for an incredibly motivational tune.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people call me an overachiever
Some people think I do more than what is expected of me
But I'm always a believer
But I always have faith in myself and my abilities
It's my time to shine
It's my moment to succeed and stand out
Here we go!
This is the start of something great!
It's on, it's on, it's on, it's on
This is happening and it's happening now, it's happening fast
C'mon, let's roll
Let's get it started, let's do this
Everybody, yea, here we go (here we go)
Everyone is coming along with me, we're all in this together and excited to start
Right here and now
This exact moment is when everything is happening for me
I've been waiting for this moment
I've been longing for this time to come, to achieve my dreams
It's time to throw down
It's time to give my everything and show what I can do
I've been dreaming this dream forever
This has been a goal of mine for such a long time, I've been actively working towards it
Now I know the time is now (It's on)
Now I realize it's the perfect time to begin and I'm ready to start now
Better make some room for me (It's on)
I'm coming and I'm not stopping until I make a name for myself
Now I know it's time to be
I now understand that my moment to achieve my goals is now
Better than I ever was
I want to exceed my own expectations and achieve more than I thought possible
I don't do it for the money
Money isn't the driving force behind me achieving my goals
I do it for the love
My passion and love for what I'm doing is the reason I'm striving for success
I've got the answer
I've figured out the path to success
It's beating in my heart
The desire to be successful is so strong, it's a part of me
I'm gonna make it happen
I'm determined to make this goal a reality
There's no way
There are no obstacles that can stop me from succeeding
I won't tear this apart
I won't let anything get in the way of my dreams and aspirations
I'm gonna show 'em what I got
I'm going to prove my worth to others and prove them wrong if they doubted me
I'm gonna give it everything
I'm dedicating my heart and soul to achieving my goals
This is no joke I wrote
This is serious and I'm not taking this lightly
This is my destiny
I believe this is what I was meant to do with my life and I will make it happen
One shot
I only have one chance to make this happen
One shot, you got
You only have one opportunity to achieve your dreams
And if you don't take it then
And if you don't take that chance then
You're always not, no!
You never will, and you'll always be wondering what if
So let's go
Let's get started, let's do this
One chance
I only have one opportunity to achieve my goals
One chance to rise
This is the one opportunity to shine and reach my full potential
You go get yours
You work on achieving your dreams and goals
And I'll go get mine
I'll work towards my own aspirations and achievements
Show 'em what you're worth
Prove to everyone what you're capable of
It's been on since your date of birth
This has been your destiny ever since you were born
Why you here
Why were you brought into this world
Why you on this earth
What is your purpose on this planet
If you can't live your dream
If you can't achieve your goals and aspirations
Man, it's gotta hurt
It's going to be disappointing and upsetting
It's going down
This is happening and it's happening now
Trust me from the depths of my soul (it's going down)
Believe me, I know this is going to work and it's going to be great
I'm telling' you, it's going down (it's going down)
I'm letting you know, this is really happening and it's going to be a success
The moment now, it's on (it's going down)
This is the perfect moment to begin and start achieving my goals
I'm telling' you it's going down (it's going down)
Trust me, this plan will work and I will succeed
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDRE GRAY, LLOYD WOODROW JAMES, LLOYD JAMES, SEAN HENRIQUES, GARY SAMUELS, VICTOR PAUL EDMUND
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