Now or Never
R.Mike Lyrics

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Call in a reprieve
If only for the briefest time
Let's promise to be real
Surely you don't really mind

There's so much that you need to know
I only hope you're ready
So if you will or won't

I guess it's now or never
Now or never
Now or never

Following our needs
Doesn't have to mean a crime
If punishment is sweet
Surely that should be a sign

There's so much that you need to know
I only hope you're ready
So if you will or won't
I guess it's now or never
Now or never
Now or never

I'm sorry to disarm you
By blowing up these hard truths now
Let's hope that you've got a long fuse

There's so much that you need to know
I only hope you're ready
So if you will or won't
I guess it's now or never
Now or never
Now or never

Now or never
Now or never

Overall Meaning

The song "Now or never" by R.Mike is a plea for honesty and reality. The singer implores the subject of the song to call in a reprieve, if only briefly, and promises to be real. They assert that there is so much that the subject needs to know and hope that they are ready to hear it. The singer understands that following one's needs doesn't have to mean committing a crime and even states that if punishment is sweet, it should be seen as a sign.

The lyrics can be inferred to be about a relationship, either romantic or platonic. The singer acknowledges that they are going to blow up hard truths that may be uncomfortable, but implore the subject to listen and hope that they have a long fuse. The repetition of "Now or never" emphasizes the urgency of the situation. The singer recognizes that the subject may choose to hear them out or not, but ultimately, they have to make that decision now or it may never happen.

This song can be interpreted as a call for vulnerability and truth in relationships. The singer recognizes that it may be uncomfortable, but it is necessary for the relationship to grow and be genuine. It also highlights the importance of seizing the moment to address any issues, as it could be the last opportunity to do so.

Line by Line Meaning

Call in a reprieve
Let's take a break from everything for a moment

If only for the briefest time
Even a short respite is better than none

Let's promise to be real
Let's be genuine with each other

Surely you don't really mind
You're not bothered by this, are you?

There's so much that you need to know
There's important information that you should be aware of

I only hope you're ready
I hope you're prepared for what's to come

So if you will or won't
It's up to you whether you want to do this or not

I guess it's now or never
This is the only opportunity we have to do this

Following our needs
Doing what we feel is necessary

Doesn't have to mean a crime
We can act on our impulses without breaking the law

If punishment is sweet
If the consequences are worth it