Now or Never
The Cast Of High School Musical 3 Lyrics
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Better get it done
Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen more minutes
Get ready, game on
Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen minutes left
Running out of time
Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen more minutes
It's on the line
Gotta get it done
Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen more minutes
'Til we're number one
(Let's go team)
Gotta get it together
Yeah, pull up and shoot, score
Are you ready, are you with me
Team, team, team, yeah
Shake'em with the crossover (wild cats)
Tell me what are we here for (to win)
'Cause we know we're the best team
(Come on boys, come on boys, come on)
The way we play tonight
Is what we leave behind (that's right)
It all comes down to right now
It's up to us, (let's go)
So what we're gonna be (gonna be)
T-E-A-M team
Gotta work it out
Turning on (come on)
This is the last time
To get it right
This is the last chance
To make it or not
We gotta show
What we're all about
Work together
This is the last chance
To make your mark
History will know
Who we are
This is the last game
So make it count
It's now or never
W-I-L-D (out of bounds)
Wildcats
You know, come on
W-I-L-D
Wildcats
Come on, come on
West high knights, hey
Yeah, we're doing it right (oh yeah)
W-I-L-D
Wildcats
It's now the time
Gotta get inside, downlow
In the pain now shoot, score (defense)
We gotta work it together
Gimme the ball
Gimme the ball
Gimme the ball
Fastbreak (keep the ball in control)
Let it fly from downtown (three, four)
Show'em we can do it better (no way, go go go)
(Come on boys, wildcats)
The way we play tonight
Is what we leave behind (that's right)
It all comes down to right now
It's up to us (let's go)
So what we're gonna be (gonna be)
T-E-A-M team
Gotta work it out
Turning on (come on)
This is the last time
To get it right
This is the last chance
To make it or not
We gotta show
What we're all about team
Work together
This is the last chance
To make your mark
History will know
Who we are
This is the last game
So make it count
It's now or never
Right now I can hardly breath
Ooh, you can do it just know that I believe
And that's all I really need
Then come on
Make me strong
It's time to turn it up, game on
Wildcats, go tear it up
Go wildcats, we're number one
Hey wildcats, we're the champions
Go, go, go, go, go
Oh team, oh
West high knights, hey
Yeah, we're putting up a fight (wildcats)
We'll never quit it, gonna win it
Let me hear you say
Hey hey hey hey hey
This is the last time
To get it right
This is the last chance
To make it or not
We gotta show
What we're all about team
Work together
This is the last chance
To make your mark
History will know
Who we are
This is the last game
So make it count
It's now or never
This is the last time
To get it right
This is the last chance
To make it or not
We gotta show
What we're all about
Work together
This is the last chance
To make your mark
History will know
Who we are
This is the last game
So make it count
It's now or never
The lyrics of "Now or Never" by The Cast of High School Musical 3 are about a high-stakes basketball game where the characters have only sixteen minutes left to win the game. They are urging their team to work together and give it their all to become the champions. The song reflects the urgency and importance of taking their chance right in that moment and leaving their mark in the history of their school. The lyrics also emphasize the power of teamwork, encouragement, and support in achieving their goal. The song inspires listeners to give their best shot, regardless of the results, and enjoy the experience of playing the game.
In terms of composition, "Now or Never" is an upbeat and energetic pop-rock anthem that heavily features percussion and a choir, and a few rap verses. The chorus repeats the phrase "T-E-A-M Team" several times throughout the song, inspiring a sense of unity and cooperation among the team members. The song features a call-and-response format, where the characters cheer each other, and a few solo lines where the characters express their desire to win.
Line by Line Meaning
Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen minutes left
We only have 16 minutes left to win the game.
Better get it done
We need to focus and play our best.
Get ready, game on
It's time to get ready for the game.
Running out of time
We don't have much time left to win.
It's on the line
The outcome of the game is at stake.
Gotta get it done
We must win the game.
'Til we're number one
We need to win in order to be the best team.
Gotta get it together
We need to work together and focus.
Yeah, pull up and shoot, score
We need to score points by shooting the ball.
Are you ready, are you with me
We need to be mentally prepared and work together.
Shake'em with the crossover (wild cats)
We need to use our skills to win, as a collective
Tell me what are we here for (to win)
The reason we're playing is to win the game.
'Cause we know we're the best team
We're confident in our abilities and team work.
The way we play tonight
Our performance tonight will be remembered.
Is what we leave behind (that's right)
Our legacy is determined by how we play today.
It all comes down to right now
The outcome of the game is decided at this moment.
It's up to us, (let's go)
The outcome of the game is our responsibility.
T-E-A-M team
We need to work as a team.
Gotta work it out
We need to put in effort and practice to succeed.
Turning on (come on)
We're getting ready and focused.
This is the last time
This is our final opportunity.
To get it right
We need to perform well and win.
To make it or not
Our future is in our hands; win or lose.
We gotta show
We need to demonstrate our skills and abilities.
What we're all about
We need to show our true character and teamwork.
This is the last chance
This is our final opportunity.
To make your mark
We need to demonstrate our skills and earn recognition.
History will know
Our performance will be remembered.
Who we are
Our character and abilities will be known.
This is the last game
This is our final game to win.
So make it count
We need to make our effort count and win the game.
W-I-L-D (out of bounds)
We're the wildcats; we need to play within the rules.
Wildcats
Our team name.
Come on, come on
Let's work together and win.
West high knights, hey
Our opponents are the West High Knights.
Yeah, we're doing it right (oh yeah)
We're playing well and making progress.
It's now the time
The moment has arrived to win the game.
Gotta get inside, downlow
We need to move closer to the basket and score points.
In the pain now shoot, score (defense)
We need to take shots and work on our defensive strategy.
We gotta work it together
We need to collaborate as a team to win.
Gimme the ball
Pass me the ball so I can take a shot.
Fastbreak (keep the ball in control)
We need to move quickly and keep possession of the ball.
Let it fly from downtown (three, four)
Take long shots from beyond the three-point line.
Show'em we can do it better (no way, go go go)
We need to demonstrate our skills and improve our performance.
Right now I can hardly breathe
I'm feeling the pressure and intensity of the game.
Ooh, you can do it just know that I believe
I have confidence in my team's abilities.
And that's all I really need
My belief in my team is all I need to succeed.
Wildcats, go tear it up
Let's play our best and win the game.
Hey wildcats, we're number one
We need to win to become the best team.
Hey hey hey hey hey
Let's work together and win the game.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SALVATORE P. ERNA
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