Formed in 1984, New Kids on the Block achieved stardom in 1989, an achievement listed as number 16 on Rolling Stone's "Top 25 Teen Idol Breakout Moments." The group disbanded in 1994.
In 2007, the group reunited to record an album and mount a concert tour in 2008. From 2010 to 2012, they performed with the Backstreet Boys as NKOTBSB.
The group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2014.
Studio albums
New Kids on the Block (1986)
Hangin' Tough (1988)
Merry, Merry Christmas (1989)
Step by Step (1990)
Face the Music (1994)
The Block (2008)
10 (2013)
Now or Never
New Kids on the Block Lyrics
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Light it up in my head like a billboard sign
I want it so bad, so I gotta move fast
Been stuck in this town, spending too much time,
Feeling sorry for myself, but I'm done with that
Hit the road,
So let's go,
Say goodbye to fear,
Are you ready to leave?
Hey,(hey) you're coming with me, gotta let me know it's now or never
Hey, (hey) I want you with me, but make up your mind, you take forever
You're beautiful thing, I need you right now,
To say that you're in, 'cause baby, I'm out
Hey,(hey) I want you with me, gotta let me know it's now or never
It's alright,
It's alright
I can see it in your eyes that you can't decide
This is not what you know and you're scared to let go
I've been here your whole life, so it doesn't feel right
Just to give it all up for us
And hit the road,
There's nothing left here but a broken promise
So let's go,
Say goodbye to fear,
Are you ready to leave?
Hey,(hey) you're coming with me, gotta let me know it's now or never
Hey, (hey) I want you with me, but make up your mind, you take forever
You're beautiful thing, I need you right now,
To say that you're in, 'cause baby, I'm out
Hey,(hey) I want you with me, gotta let me know it's now or never
It's now or never
It's alright, it's alright
It's alright, it's alright
I can see forever
You and me together
Nothing could be better, it's alright
Now or never
I can see forever, baby you and me together (You and me)
Nothing could be better, it's alright,
'Cause it's now or never
Hey,(hey) you're coming with me, gotta let me know it's now or never
Hey, (hey) I want you with me, but make up your mind, you take forever
You're beautiful thing, I need you right now,
To say that you're in, 'cause baby, I'm out
Hey,(hey) I want you with me, gotta let me know it's now or never
It's alright, it's alright
It's alright, it's alright
It's now or never
The song "Now or Never" by New Kids on the Block is an upbeat and catchy tune that encourages listeners to take risks and make decisions in the moment, rather than putting them off. The lyrics reflect a sense of urgency, with lines like "It's now or never" and "I want it so bad, so I gotta move fast." The singer of the song is leaving behind a broken promise and a life that no longer feels fulfilling, and is asking their partner to come along for the ride. They acknowledge their partner's hesitance, but urge them to make a decision quickly: "Hey, I want you with me, but make up your mind, you take forever."
The chorus is a repeated call to action, with the singer insisting that they need their partner to commit to the journey: "Hey, you're coming with me, gotta let me know it's now or never." The bridge of the song paints a picture of a future where the two partners are together and happy, suggesting that taking risks and making a change could ultimately result in a better life.
Overall, the message of the song is one of seizing the moment and taking action, rather than waiting for the perfect time or circumstance to come along. It encourages listeners to leave behind what is no longer serving them and take a chance on something new.
Line by Line Meaning
It's now or never oh oh
The time is now to take action.
Light it up in my head like a billboard sign
I have a strong desire to pursue my dreams.
I want it so bad, so I gotta move fast
I have a sense of urgency to achieve my goals.
Been stuck in this town, spending too much time,
I have been feeling stagnant in my current situation.
Feeling sorry for myself, but I'm done with that
I am tired of feeling sorry for myself and am ready for a change.
Hit the road,
It's time to leave this place.
There's nothing left here but a broken promise
This place has not lived up to its expectations and has left me disappointed.
So let's go,
Let's leave this place behind and start anew.
Say goodbye to fear,
It's time to overcome any fears or doubts holding me back.
Are you ready to leave?
Are you ready to take this leap with me?
Hey,(hey) you're coming with me, gotta let me know it's now or never
I want you to come with me, but I need to know if you're ready to make a move now.
Hey, (hey) I want you with me, but make up your mind, you take forever
I want you to come with me, but you're taking too long to make a decision.
You're beautiful thing, I need you right now,
You're an important and valuable part of my life.
To say that you're in, 'cause baby, I'm out
I need to know if you're fully committed to making this change with me, because I am leaving regardless.
It's alright,
Everything is okay and will work out.
I can see it in your eyes that you can't decide
I can tell that you're struggling to make a decision.
This is not what you know and you're scared to let go
You're hesitant to leave your comfort zone and try something new.
I've been here your whole life, so it doesn't feel right
Leaving the only place you've ever known feels uneasy and uncertain.
Just to give it all up for us
Making this change will require sacrifice, but it's worth it for our future together.
I can see forever
I can envision a long and bright future ahead of us.
You and me together
We are a team and will face the future together.
Nothing could be better, it's alright
Our future will be bright and we will look back and know we made the right decision.
It's now or never
The time to take action is now.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GABRIEL STEVE LOPEZ, JOSEPH MULREY MCINTYRE, BRENT PASCHKE, JIMMY ANDREW RICHARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
LaToya lala Thompson
Man, this song get me amped. I love moving my hips to this song. A big thank you to Donnie Wahlberg for getting them back together! : )
Slmikachew29
Bravo NKOTB on such an incredible & inspiring album!!! #10IsASmash!!#
Monica McDonald
Love this tune. Can't wait for live concert.
cauac8
LOVE THIS ALBUM!!
Dot Fern
Love.... Love.... Love... this song... ❤
Rebecca Williams
Love it!
Mary Lewis
One of my favorite bands
Cornelia Zeilinger
Love this song!!!♥♡♥
Alicia Leiva
2018 con la magia de nkotb 💖💕
Sandea Maria
💓💓💓amoooo vcs NKOTB adoro suas musicas sao lindas👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓