Now or Never
The High School Musical Cast Lyrics


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Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen minutes left
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
Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen minutes left
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

Overall Meaning

The song "Now Or Never" by The High School Musical Cast is a motivational anthem that aims to inspire listeners to focus on their goal and seize the moment before it's too late. The lyrics talk about a basketball team that has only sixteen minutes left to win a game and become number one in the competition. The verses are full of urgency and determination, emphasizing the need to get it done and work together. The chorus repeats the message of the song, urging the team to make their mark, show what they're about, and make it count. The bridge highlights the importance of believing in oneself and supporting each other.


The song's message of teamwork, perseverance, and seizing opportunities has resonated with many young listeners and propelled the song to commercial success. It became the first single from the soundtrack of High School Musical 3: Senior Year and peaked at number 68 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song's accompanying videoclip features the cast performing a choreographed basketball routine in a gymnasium.


Line by Line Meaning

Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen minutes left
The clock is ticking and there are only sixteen minutes left for the team to win.


Better get it done
The team needs to focus and complete their task of winning the game.


Get ready, game on
It's time to prepare for the game and start playing to win.


Running out of time
The team is running out of time to win and needs to act fast.


It's on the line
The game is at a critical point and could go either way.


Gotta get it done
The team needs to get their act together and play hard to win.


'Til we're number one
The team's ultimate goal is to become the number one team in the league.


Gotta get it together
The team needs to come together and work as a unit to win the game.


Yeah, pull up and shoot, score
The team needs to play aggressively and score points to win the game.


Are you ready, are you with me
The team needs to be mentally prepared and ready to play together.


Shake'em with the crossover (wild cats)
The team needs to use their skills and shake off their opponents to score points.


Tell me what are we here for (to win)
The team is here to win and needs to stay focused on that goal.


Cause we know we're the best team
The team is confident in their skills and knows they have what it takes to win.


The way we play tonight
The style of play the team demonstrates tonight will be what is remembered.


Is what we leave behind (that's right)
The team's performance tonight will be remembered and leave a legacy.


It all comes down to right now
The team's fate rests on how they play this game.


It's up to us, (let's go)
The team needs to take responsibility for winning the game.


T-E-A-M team
The team needs to work together and play as a unit.


Gotta work it out
The team needs to work together to resolve any differences and play to win.


This is the last time
This is the final opportunity for the team to win this season.


To get it right
The team needs to play a perfect game to win.


This is the last chance
This is the final opportunity for the team to showcase their skills and win the game.


To make it or not
The team needs to put in their best effort to win or they will lose the opportunity.


We gotta show
The team needs to demonstrate their skills and play their best to win the game.


What we're all about
The team needs to play to their strengths and show their unique style of play.


This is the last chance
This is the final opportunity for the team to prove themselves and make history.


To make your mark
The team can create a legacy by playing their best and winning the game.


History will know
The team's performance tonight will leave a lasting memory and be remembered in history.


Who we are
The team will be remembered by how they play tonight and what they achieve.


So make it count
The team needs to give it their all and play their best to win the game.


Right now I can hardly breathe
The game is intense and the team is under pressure to win.


Ooh, you can do it just know that I believe
The team can win if they believe in themselves and play their best.


And that's all I really need
The team's confidence and effort are crucial to winning the game.


Then come on
The team needs to start playing to win the game.


Make me strong
The team needs to play their best to ensure their strength as a unit.


Wildcats, go tear it up
The team needs to play hard and show their unique style of play to win.


Go wildcats, we're number one
The team's ultimate goal is to become the number one team in the league.


We'll never quit it, gonna win it
The team is determined to never give up and win the game.


Let me hear you say
The team needs to stay motivated and keep their spirits high to win the game.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Salvatore P. Erna

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@multiverse_media2023

This is the last time to get it right
This is the last chance to make it our night (Yeah)
We gotta show what we're all about (Team!) (Wildcats!)
Work together (Go)
This is the last chance to make our mark (Shoot!)
History will know who we are
This is the last game, so make it count

It's Now or Never!



All comments from YouTube:

@angijuan2364

Ricky’s parents finally redeemed themselves from the pain they made him have in season 1

@DuneJonesEntertainment

That was special to see for sure.

@eternallyhappy247

Yeah he has been through enough

@cman710

Best part of the penultimate episode for me.

@DuneJonesEntertainment

@@cman710 Same

@thaliabowen2006

More his mom and his dad have been a big part of his life

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@cman710

Mr. Mazzara finally joining in on a show coming full circle is one of the happiest moments for me.

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I literally bawled

@travisstimpson6380

when miss jenn touched his arm and he smiled compared to season 1 when he told her to never touch him again

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gina as gabriella >>>>>>

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