Now Or Never
Zac Efron; Vanessa Hudgens Lyrics


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Sixteen, sixteen minutes left,
better get it doneSixteen,
sixteen, sixteen more minutes,
get ready, game onSixteen,
sixteen, sixteen minutes left,
running out of timeSixteen,
sixteen, sixteen more minutes till it's on the lineSixteen,
sixteen, sixteen minutes left,
gotta get it doneSixteen, sixteen,
sixteen more minutes till we're number 1
(Let's go team!)Gotta get it togetherYeah,
pull up and shoot, score!Are ya ready?
Are ya with me?Team team team,
yeah!Shake ?em with the crossover,
Wildcats!Tell me, what are we here for?
To win!?Cause we know that we're the best teamCome
on boys, come on boys, come on!
The way we play tonight is what we leave behindIt all
comes down to right now, it's up to usSo what are we
gonna be? T-E-A-M, Team!Gotta work it out,
turn it all around!This is the last time to get it
rightThis is the last chance to make it our nightWe
gotta show what we're all aboutWork togetherThis is
the last chance to make our markHistory will know who
we are!This is the last game so make it countIt's now
or neverW-I-L-D, Wildcats!
You know you are!W-I-L-D, Wildcats,
come on, come on!West High Knights,
hey, yeah we're doin' it right,
oh yeah!W-I-L-D, Wildcats,
now?s the time!Gotta get it inside,
down lowIn the paint, now shoot,
scoreGotta work it togetherGimme the ball,
gimme the ball, gimme the ballFast break,
get the ball in controlLet if fly from downtown,
3, 4!Show 'em we can do it betterGo go go,
come on boys, Wildcats!The way we play tonight is what
we leave behindIt all comes down to right now,
it's up to usSo what are we gonna be?
T-E-A-M, Team!Gotta work it out,
turn it all around!This is the last time to get it
rightThis is the last chance to make it our nightWe
gotta show what we're all aboutWork togetherThis is
the last chance to make our markIt's the week we?
ll know who we areThis is the last game so make it
countIt's now or neverRight know I can hardly breatheOh,
you can do it, just know that I believeAnd that's all
I really needThen come on,
make me strongIt's time to turn it up,
game on!Wildcats gonna tear it up!
Go Wildcats! Yeah, we're number one!
Hey Wildcats, we're the champions!
Go go go go go go team, oh!
West High Knights, hey!Yeah we're puttin?
up a fight! (Wildcats!)We never quit it,
gonna win it!Let me hear ya say hey hey hey hey hey!This
is the last time to get it rightThis is the last chance
to make it our nightWe gotta show what we're all aboutWork
togetherThis is the last chance to make our markIt's




the week we?ll know who we are!
This is the last game so make it countIt's now or never, yeah!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Zac Efron's "Now or Never" are about a basketball team who only have 16 minutes left to win the game and become number one. The team is trying to pump themselves up and work together to accelerate their performance and win the game. It's a story of teamwork, collaboration, and the desire to succeed.


Throughout the song, we hear the team chanting their school's name, "Wildcats" and calling on each other to perform their best. There are multiple references to shooting and scoring, symbolizing the importance of being efficient with time and opportunities. The lyrics also indicate that this game is their last chance to make their mark and create a legacy for themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Sixteen, sixteen minutes left, better get it done
We only have 16 minutes left, so we need to be productive and make sure we accomplish our tasks within this time frame.


Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen more minutes, get ready, game on
We have 16 more minutes left till the game is over, so we need to focus and prepare ourselves for the final push.


Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen minutes left, running out of time
We are quickly running out of time, and we need to act fast and efficiently to get things done within the given time frame.


Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen more minutes till it's on the line
We have only 16 minutes left, and everything we do now will determine the outcome of the game. It is all or nothing.


Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen minutes left, gotta get it done
We have limited time and a lot to accomplish, so we need to give it our all and work diligently to complete our tasks within the given time.


Sixteen, sixteen, sixteen more minutes till we're number 1
We have only 16 minutes left to secure our victory and become the champions. It's time to work hard and show everyone what we're capable of.


(Let's go team!) Gotta get it together
We need to work together as a team and coordinate our efforts to ensure success in the game.


Yeah, pull up and shoot, score!
We need to take action and make quick decisions to score points and win the game.


Are ya ready? Are ya with me? Team team team, yeah!
We need to be focused, motivated, and mentally prepared to work as a team and get the job done.


Shake β€˜em with the crossover, Wildcats!
We need to use our skills and techniques to outsmart the opponent and gain an advantage in the game.


Tell me, what are we here for? To win!?
Our goal is to win the game and emerge as the champions. We need to give it our all and work hard towards achieving our goal.


Cause we know that we're the best team
We are confident in our abilities and know that we have what it takes to win the game. We need to believe in ourselves and work towards our goal.


Come on boys, come on boys, come on!
We need to encourage each other and motivate our team to give their best effort and work towards winning the game.


The way we play tonight is what we leave behind
Our performance in this game will determine our legacy and reputation. We need to leave behind a good impression by playing our best.


It all comes down to right now, it's up to us
The outcome of the game rests on the current moment, and we need to take responsibility for our actions and decisions.


So what are we gonna be? T-E-A-M, Team!
We need to work together and act as a team to achieve our goal of winning the game.


Gotta work it out, turn it all around!
We need to analyze our performance and make necessary adjustments to ensure success in the game.


This is the last time to get it right
We have limited time left in the game, and we need to use this opportunity to give our best performance and secure our victory.


This is the last chance to make it our night
This is our final opportunity to win the game and emerge as the champions. We need to work hard and make it our night.


We gotta show what we're all about
We need to demonstrate our skills, abilities, and teamwork to show everyone what we are capable of achieving.


Work together, this is the last chance to make our mark
We need to work together as a team and leave our mark in the game by winning and emerging as champions.


History will know who we are!
Our performance in this game will determine our legacy and reputation. We need to give it our all and make our mark in history.


W-I-L-D, Wildcats! You know you are!
We are the Wildcats, and we need to show our opponents and everyone else that we are a force to be reckoned with and are capable of winning the game.


West High Knights, hey, yeah we're doin' it right, oh yeah!
Our opponents, the West High Knights, are tough, but we need to show them that we are doing it right and are capable of winning the game.


W-I-L-D, Wildcats, now's the time!
We need to act fast and use the limited time we have left to our advantage to secure our victory and emerge as champions.


Gotta get it inside, down low. In the paint, now shoot, score
We need to strategize and use our techniques to get the ball inside and score points to win the game.


Gotta work it together. Gimme the ball, gimme the ball, gimme the ball
We need to work together and coordinate our efforts to get possession of the ball and score points to win the game.


Fast break, get the ball in control. Let if fly from downtown, 3, 4!
We need to use fast breaks and gain control of the ball to score from long-range and secure our victory in the game.


Show 'em we can do it better. Go go go, come on boys, Wildcats!
We need to show our opponents that we are capable of doing better and emerge as the champions. We need to encourage and motivate each other to give our best efforts.


Right now I can hardly breathe. Oh, you can do it, just know that I believe
We are feeling the pressure and intensity of the game, but we need to have faith in ourselves and believe that we can win the game.


And that's all I really need. Then come on, make me strong
We need to be there for each other and support one another to emerge as champions in the game.


It's time to turn it up, game on! Wildcats gonna tear it up!
We need to give everything we have and turn up the heat to secure our victory in the game. The Wildcats are going to dominate and emerge as the champions.


Go Wildcats! Yeah, we're number one! Hey Wildcats, we're the champions!
We have emerged as the champions and secured our victory in the game. The Wildcats are number one and emerge as the champions.


West High Knights, hey! Yeah, we're puttin' up a fight! (Wildcats!). We never quit it, gonna win it!
Our opponents, the West High Knights, are putting up a good fight, but we are determined to win and emerge as the champions. The Wildcats never give up and always strive for victory.


Let me hear ya say hey hey hey hey hey!
We need to stay motivated and enthusiastic, and cheer each other on to secure our victory in the game.


It's the week we'll know who we are! This is the last game so make it count
This is our final opportunity to show everyone what we are capable of achieving and leave our mark in the game by winning and emerging as the champions.


It's now or never, yeah!
We have to act now and give everything we have to secure our victory in the game. It is all or nothing, and we can't afford to lose.




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@sofiaviannavaron571

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@darielaguzmanferreras8137

Me encanta todas las partes zac es el mejor 😍😍😎

@shay9096

Wish my school life was also this much fun and interesting πŸ˜” . BTW great video, it was really awesome how you perfectly merged both the scenes.

@shabnabegum441

Love the edit and cuts in this. Very well put together and blends nicely.

@crystalgemperiii9258

Does anybody else die laughing when everything freezes and Gabriella just stands up and sings? Me: "Sit your ass down girl. Trying to watch Zac Efron!"

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me

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