Now Or Never
She Pulled the Trigger Lyrics

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Have you heard the news, my friend?
Earth will burn, this is the end
Cars abandoned in the streets
Millions weeping on their knees

Hold me
If we all burn I don't want to be lonely
Where is our God? Can he not see?

Pieces fall through outer space
Once again, can't feel my face
NASA says we're out of time
Let's make love before we die!

Hold me
If we all burn I don't want to be lonely
Where is our God? Can he not see a way out?
A way out!

Now or never
Now or never

Hold me
If we all burn I don't want to be lonely
Where is our God? Can he not see a way out?
A way out!

Now or never
Now or never

Overall Meaning

The song "Now or Never" by She Pulled the Trigger is a reflection on the apocalyptic events that seem to be happening all around us in the world. The opening lines "Have you heard the news, my friend? Earth will burn, this is the end" set a somber tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics put forth the image of people being stunned and unable to react to the impending doom as they witness cars abandoned on the streets and millions weeping on their knees.

The chorus of the song, "Hold me, if we all burn I don't want to be lonely, where is our God? Can he not see?", shows the deep sense of desperation and hopelessness that people feel in times of extreme crisis. The second verse of the song describes how even the experts, represented by NASA, are unable to come up with a solution to the seemingly insurmountable problems facing humanity. And so the only way to cope with the end of the world seems to be to seek comfort in each other, even if it's just for one last time.

The repeated phrase "Now or never" emphasizes the gravity of the situation - the urgency for people to come together and to make the most of the time they have left. The song calls for people to put aside their petty differences and to focus on the things that truly matter in life, such as love and the relationships we have with one another.

Line by Line Meaning

Have you heard the news, my friend?
Have you heard about the impending end of the world?

Earth will burn, this is the end
The planet will combust and will mark the conclusion of everything

Cars abandoned in the streets
People are leaving their vehicles and fleeing

Millions weeping on their knees
Numerous individuals are displaying their despair in a kneeling position

Hold me
Embrace me tightly

If we all burn I don't want to be lonely
I dread the thought of being alone and dying during the cataclysmic event

Where is our God? Can he not see?
I am questioning the existence and absence of a higher being during this time of crisis

Pieces fall through outer space
Debris is dropping through the atmosphere

Once again, can’t feel my face
I am referring to the loss of sensation on my face, possibly caused by the cold or fear

NASA says we're out of time
According to NASA, there is no more time left to prevent the disaster

Let's make love before we die!
We should express our love for each other before this catastrophic event obliterates us!

Where is our God? Can he not see a way out?
Once again, I am asking if there is any way to prevent the inevitable or if there is any plan of salvation

A way out!
I am searching for an exit strategy or an escape route

Now or never
We need to act immediately or it may be too late

Now or never
This is our only chance to make something happen!

Hold me
Embrace me tightly

If we all burn I don't want to be lonely
I dread the thought of being alone and dying during the cataclysmic event

Where is our God? Can he not see a way out?
Once again, I am asking if there is hope for resolution or any way to prevent the disaster

A way out!
We need a way to escape or survive the impending end

Now or never
We cannot wait any longer, the moment is now!

Now or never
This is the only opportunity we will have, we must act fast!

Contributed by Dylan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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