Now Or Never
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Cause I know what it's all about, or why you don't believe me
I've had it with your lies, I just can't take it
This may come as some surprise, were not gonna make it
Cause it's now or never
There's no point in sticking around, it just makes no sense
And when I'm hanging with the boys, if I'm not mistaken
You'll be waiting in the dark, with a heart that's breaking
Cause it's now or never
And when I try to sort it out, you don't give me credit
You like to stamp and shout, I may as well forget it
And you better tell me why, I can't wait for ever
And it better be tonight, because it's now or never
The Toasters' song Now Or Never showcases themes of relationship problems, mistrust, and the pressure to make a decision. The opening lines express the singer's lack of surprise when their partner says they want to end the relationship. They understand why their partner doesn't believe them, implying that the trust has been broken between them. The following lines show the singer's frustration with the lies and the decision to end things. The repeated line "we're not gonna make it" emphasizes the finality of the situation.
The second verse talks about the singer's decision to leave and the realization that sticking around won't change anything. The line "you'll be waiting in the dark, with a heart that's breaking" shows that the singer understands the impact of the break-up on their partner. The chorus "cause it's now or never" reflects the pressure to make a decision, likely from the singer's friends or inner voice.
The final verse shows the frustration in trying to sort out the issues but not receiving credit or understanding from the partner. The line "you like to stamp and shout" suggests that the partner may not be communicating in a constructive way. The urgency of the situation is emphasized in the lines "You better tell me why, I can't wait forever. And it better be tonight, because it's now or never."
Overall, "Now Or Never" is a song that perfectly captures the agony of making a difficult decision, the feeling of pressure, and the frustrations of trying to hold on to a relationship that is falling apart at the seams.
Line by Line Meaning
When you say your kicking me out, that's OK I'm leaving
It's fine if you want me to leave because I understand what's happening between us.
Cause I know what it's all about, or why you don't believe me
I understand the reason behind your actions or why you're not trusting me.
I've had it with your lies, I just can't take it
I can't tolerate your dishonesty anymore, and I can't handle it.
This may come as some surprise, were not gonna make it
It may shock you, but we're not going to make it as a couple.
Cause it's now or never
We have to make a decision about our relationship; there's no time to wait anymore.
There's no point in sticking around, it just makes no sense
There's no reason to stay if it's not going to change anything in our relationship.
Cause I have always found, it won't make no difference
I have come to realize that it won't bring any positive change if we continue like this.
And when I'm hanging with the boys, if I'm not mistaken
When I'm spending time with my friends, if I remember correctly.
You'll be waiting in the dark, with a heart that's breaking
You will be alone, feeling sad and heartbroken while waiting for me.
And when I try to sort it out, you don't give me credit
When I attempt to solve our relationship issues, you don't believe in me or give me acknowledgement.
You like to stamp and shout, I may as well forget it
You prefer to argue and raise your voice, making it seem like a lost cause to even try to work it out.
And you better tell me why, I can't wait for ever
You need to explain the reason I can't wait around indefinitely for our relationship to get better.
And it better be tonight, because it's now or never
It needs to be resolved tonight because there's no other time for us to make a decision about our relationship.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, SKAMMING MUSIC
Written by: ROBERT HINGLEY
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