Seize The Day
Newsies Lyrics


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Now is the time to seize the day
Stare down the odds and seize the day
Minute by minute that's how you win it
We will find a way
But let us seize the day
Courage cannot erase our fear
Courage is when we face our fear
Tell those with power safe in their tower
We will not obey

Behold the brave battalion that stands side by side
Too few in number and too proud to hide
Then say to the others who did not follow through
You're still our brothers, and we will fight for you

Now is the time to seize the day
Stare down the odds and seize the day

Once we've begun
If we stand as one
Someday become somehow
And a prayer becomes a vow

And the strike starts right damn now

Now is the time to seize the day

Now is the time to seize the day

Answer the call and don't delay

Answer the call and don't delay

Wrongs will be righted
If we're united
Let us seize the day

Now let 'em hear it loud and clear

Now let 'em hear it loud and clear

Like it or not we're drawing near

Like it or not we're drawing near

Proud and defiant
We'll slay the giant
Judgment day is here
Houston to Harlem, look what's begun
One for all and all for one
Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike!
Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike!
Oh! Strike!

Now is the time to seize the day
They're gonna see there's hell to pay
Nothing can break us
No one can make us quit before we're done
One for all and all for




One for all and all for
One for all and all for one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Seize the Day" encourage individuals to seize the present moment and fight for their rights, even if it means going against those with power. The verse "Courage cannot erase our fear, courage is when we face our fear" highlights the bravery required to face oppressive forces, acknowledging that fear is a natural part of the fight for justice. The song also emphasizes the importance of unity in fighting for a common goal, as demonstrated in the lines "Once we've begun, if we stand as one, someday become somehow, and a prayer becomes a vow."


The chorus encourages listeners to step up and seize the day, despite the odds against them: "Now is the time to seize the day, stare down the odds and seize the day." The words "wrongs will be righted if we're united" encourage individuals to believe in their power to create change as a collective. The last few lines of the song serve as a battle cry, with the repeated chants of "Strike!" and "One for all and all for one", emphasizing the importance of solidarity in the face of oppression.


Line by Line Meaning

Now is the time to seize the day
There is no better time than now to take control and make a difference.


Stare down the odds and seize the day
Be brave and face the challenges head-on to achieve your goals.


Minute by minute that's how you win it
Small victories add up to big successes over time.


We will find a way
There is always a solution to any problem.


But let us seize the day
We must take action and make the most of our opportunities.


Courage cannot erase our fear
Being brave doesn't mean we're not scared, it means we face our fears anyway.


Courage is when we face our fear
Being courageous means confronting our fears and overcoming them.


Tell those with power safe in their tower
Those in positions of authority who are not affected by our struggles.


We will not obey
We will not submit to unfair rules or restrictions.


Behold the brave battalion that stands side by side
See the brave group of people who are united in their cause.


Too few in number and too proud to hide
They are outnumbered, but refuse to back down or give up.


Then say to the others who did not follow through
Encourage those who did not participate to join in now and help fight for their cause.


You're still our brothers, and we will fight for you
Even if they didn't join in at first, they are still a part of the group and will be supported.


Once we've begun
Once we start taking action towards our goals.


If we stand as one
If we unite and work together.


Someday become somehow
With hard work and determination, we will eventually achieve our goals.


And a prayer becomes a vow
Our hopes and desires become our commitment and dedication.


And the strike starts right damn now
The time to take action is immediately.


Answer the call and don't delay
Respond to the call to action and act quickly.


Wrongs will be righted
Injustices will be fixed.


If we're united
If we are all working towards the same goal with a common purpose.


Let us seize the day
We must make the most of our opportunities and take action.


Now let 'em hear it loud and clear
Make our voices heard and let people know what we stand for.


Like it or not we're drawing near
Regardless of whether people are ready for it or not, we are approaching our goal.


Proud and defiant
Confident and unwilling to back down.


We'll slay the giant
We will overcome the seemingly insurmountable obstacles in our way.


Judgment day is here
A decisive moment has arrived where a decision will be made that will affect the future.


Houston to Harlem, look what's begun
Our movement has begun and is spreading far and wide.


One for all and all for one
Everyone is working towards a common goal and supporting each other.


Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike!
Urging people to take action and protest.


Oh! Strike!
Excitement and enthusiasm for the cause.


They're gonna see there's hell to pay
Those in power will realize the consequences of their actions and have to answer for them.


Nothing can break us
We are united and strong and cannot be shaken.


No one can make us quit before we're done
We will not give up until we have achieved our goals, no matter what obstacles we face.


One for all and all for
Everyone is working towards a common goal and supporting each other.


One for all and all for one
Unity and teamwork are crucial for success.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK FELDMAN, ALAN MENKEN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@funkywunkyyy

Lyrics:
Open the gates and seize the day
Don't be afraid and don't delay
Nothing can break us
No one can make us
Give our rights away
Arise and seize the day
Now is the time to seize the day
Send out the call and join the fray
Wrongs will be righted
If we're united
Let us seize the day
Friends of the friendless, seize the day
Raise up the torch and light the way
Proud and defiant
We'll slay the giant
Let us seize the day
Neighbor to neighbor
Father to son
One for all and all for one
Open the gates and seize the day
Don't be afraid and don't delay
Nothing can break us
No one can make us
Give our rights away
Neighbor to neighbor
Father to son
One for all and all for one



All comments from YouTube:

@jasjyotnanra6753

This song exists
School choir teachers: u sing dis or els

@zegpath81

Ya can't blame them. It's a great song.

@deedeedrawz6230

im litterly just listening to this because we are singing this in choir XD

@alanahclaire6494

I wish we sang this when I was in high school 🥺

@mlogaming1355

chopra1 so true

@c0mf0rta61ynum6

I actually did have to sing this in choir. That was how I was first exposed to Newsies.

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@joekinney5375

We're singing this in our school choir.

@user-ro4lp9br1c

Mine too

@kegan4904

so is mine

@TheNyaner

+Joe Kinney
same

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