Now Or Never
Phoebe Ryan Tritonal Lyrics
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You’re moving in
I can see right through somehow
It all makes sense
Me caving in
But I barely know you
I’d rather have one night
Yeah that would be alright
With me
It’s now or never
I’d rather have one night
Than nothing forever
Yeah that would be alright
With me
It’s now or never
It’s now or never
It’s now or never
It’s now or never
Like planets in the dark
We don’t know how
We got here in the sky
Like magnets torn apart
You don’t know why
You come back every time
I’d rather have one night
Than nothing forever
Yeah that would be alright
With me
It’s now or never
I’d rather have one night
Than nothing forever
Yeah that would be alright
With me
It’s now or never
It’s now or never
It’s now or never
It’s now or never
It’s now or never
It’s now or never
It’s now or never
The lyrics to Phoebe Ryan Tritonal’s “Now or Never” describe the feeling of being torn between the desire for a short-term, passionate experience and the fear of getting hurt in the long term. The walls being “paper thin” and the new person moving in suggest a sudden or unexpected attraction, while the line “I can see right through somehow” implies an uncertainty about the depth of connection. The singer acknowledges their hesitation, admitting that “Me caving in / But I barely know you.” Despite feeling unsure, the singer concludes that they’d rather take a chance on a one-night stand than never take the opportunity, expressing the sentiment that “It’s now or never.”
The second verse compares the situation to “planets in the dark” and “magnets torn apart,” describing it as mysterious and inexplicable, yet powerful and consistent. The repeated refrain of “It’s now or never” reinforces the idea that this momentary opportunity must be taken advantage of, as it may not come again. The lyrics overall convey a sense of urgency and passion, tempered by the reality of potential heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
The walls are paper thin
The walls between us are so fragile that I can hear and feel your every move.
You’re moving in
You're infiltrating my life and becoming a bigger part of it.
I can see right through somehow
Even though I barely know you, I can sense your intentions and feelings very clearly.
It all makes sense
Our connection may seem sudden or unexpected, but it's as if everything has fallen into place.
Me caving in
I'm giving in to my attraction towards you despite my reservations and doubts.
But I barely know you
Despite our obvious chemistry, I don't have a deep understanding of who you are yet.
I’d rather have one night
I'm willing to take a chance on a fleeting moment with you rather than pursue nothing at all in the long run.
Than nothing forever
I don't want to regret missing out on a potential connection with you in the future.
Yeah that would be alright
I'm content with the possibility of a short-lived romance.
With me
I'm willing to take the risk with you.
It’s now or never
The timing feels crucial and we need to seize this opportunity to be together.
Like planets in the dark
We're individuals floating in the unknown, searching for our paths in life.
We don’t know how
We don't know how our paths will intersect or who we will meet along the way.
We got here in the sky
Our journey has led us to a place where we are full of potential and wonder.
Like magnets torn apart
Even when we're pulled away from each other, there's a strong magnetic force between us that brings us back together.
You don’t know why
You're unsure of the reasons behind your attraction to me, but it's undeniable.
You come back every time
No matter how many times we're separated, we always find our way back to each other.
It’s now or never
We need to act on our feelings before they fade away or become lost forever.
It’s now or never
This moment is too important to let pass us by.
It’s now or never
Our chance for a connection is dependent on our willingness to act on it now.
It’s now or never
Our future with each other is contingent on our decision to pursue each other now.
It’s now or never
Time is of the essence and we must make a move toward each other now.
It’s now or never
Our relationship can only happen in the present moment, not in some distant future.
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@KatieSmith-ui7qb
9 years later and it's still amazing
@TauisPixel
I totally agree :3
@Toastcook1212
Song is so fire!!!
@greennin
I wonder why this type of house music only lasted for about 2 years between 2012 and 2014. I miss it, it was the best. And this was a highlight. bring it back.
@bentley2495
+greennin Progressive house like this still exists if you look for it. It's my favorite style of the genre. Absolutely love the build up and orga--I mean explosion...
@RetroHalon
More like melodic progressive house. Listen to vicetone (old songs) tobu, lush and simon and almost all tritonal songs.
@nodkanewrath1997
+NeonFlash ^
@joshcollins1383
I agree 100 percent. This music is music gold. Seems like the scene has moved on to more of a "Caribbean" sound.
@Hubis81
Dude, it's not house. It's EDM, c'mon now ...
@bo-la3128
I can't believe it's been 7 years since I heard this song and EDM was being played on the local radio. Man I miss those days. Happier times indeed.