Now Or Never
Zac Efron feat. Vanessa Hudgens Lyrics


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16...16...16 minutes left better get it done
16...16...16 more minutes get ready GAME ON! (YEEEEAAAAAH!!)
16...16...16 minutes left running out of time (YEAH, WILDCATS!)
16...16...16 more minutes seconds on the line (WESTHIGH! GO GO GO GO!)
16...16...16 minutes left got to get it done (WILDCATS! WESTHIGH KNIGHTS!)
16...16...16 more minutes till we're number ones! (WILDCATS! GO GO GO GO!)

Let's go team!

Got to get it together
Yeah pull up and shoot! Score!
Are you ready?
Are you with me?
Team...Team...Team
Yeah!
Shaklee's with the crossover (WILDCATS)
Tell me what are we here for
To win!
Because 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 are we going to be (going to be?)
T-E-A-M TEAM
Got to work it out turn it on! (Come on!)

This is the last time to get it right
This is the last chance to make it our night (yea)
We got to 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

W-I-L-D (Atta boy!) WILDCATS GET UP COME ON
W-I-L-D WILDCATS COME ON COME ON
West High Knights
Hey!
Yeah we're doing it right
Oh yea!
W (YEAH!)-I-L-D WILDCATS NOWS THE TIME

Got to get an inside down low
In the paint now shoot! Score! (DEFENSE!)
Got to work it together
Gimme the ball...Gimme the ball...Gimme the ball! (FAST BREAK)
(Gimme the ball Get the ball in control)
Let it fly from downtown (THREE MORE)
Show them we can do it better (NO WAY!)
GO! GO! GO! COME ON BOYS! (WILDCATS)

The way we play tonight (YEA!)
Is what we leave behind (that's right?)
It all comes down to right (West High) now its up to us (LET'S GO)
So what are we going to be (going to be?)
T-E-A-M TEAM
Got to work it out turn it on! (COME ON!)

This is the last time to get it right (GO!)
This is the last chance to make it our night (YEA!)
We got to show what we're all about (TEAM!) (WILDCATS!)
Work together! (GO!)
This is the last chance to make our mark (HOOPS)
History will know who we are (YEA!)
This is the last game so make it count it's
NOW OR NEVER

Troooyy, Troooyy, Troooyy, come on Trooyy, Trooyy, TROY, come on Troy, COME ON TROY!

Gabriella: TROOOOOOYYYYYYYY
Troy: Right now I can hardly breathe
Gabriella: Oh, you can do it just know that I believe
Troy: And that's all I really need
Gabriella: Then come on
Troy: Make me strong
It's time to turn it up
GAME ON!

WILDCATS GONNA TEAR IT UP
GO WILDCATS
YEA WE'RE NUMBER ONE
HEY WILDCATS WE'RE THE CHAMPIONS
GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO TEAM GO!

West High Knights
Hey!
Yea we're putting up a fight
WILDCATS!
We never quit it! What? Going to win it! What?
Let me hear you say
HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY!

WILDCATS! GO WEST HIGH! YEEEEAAAH!
HEY! WE'RE THE BEST! GONNA WIN!

Gotta show how we do it! Get ready! GAME ON!

This is the last time to get it (oh!) right
This is the last chance to make it all (yea!) happen
We got to show them what we're all about (TEAM!) (WILDCATS)
WORK TOGETHER! (Troy!)
This is the last chance to make our mark
History will know who we are (who we are)
This is the last game so make it count it's




NOW OR NEVER
YEAH!

Overall Meaning

The song "Now or Never" is an upbeat and motivational song that focuses on the importance of teamwork in achieving victory. The lyrics revolve around a basketball game, and the first verse counts down the remaining time left in the game, urging the team to work harder to secure their win. The chorus emphasizes the importance of this being the last chance to make a mark and showing everyone what the team is made of.


The second verse includes a call and response between the team and their fans, creating a sense of unity and shared purpose. The bridge features a dialogue between Troy and Gabriella, with Gabriella offering Troy words of encouragement, highlighting the song's theme of teamwork and support.


Overall, the song encourages listeners to work together, believe in themselves, and give their all to achieve their goals, whether it be in sports or life in general.


Line by Line Meaning

16...16...16 minutes left better get it done
We only have 16 minutes left to win the game, so we better act fast and get it done.


16...16...16 more minutes get ready GAME ON! (YEEEEAAAAAH!!)
We have another 16 minutes to play and the game is on, so get pumped up because it's time to give it our all!


16...16...16 minutes left running out of time (YEAH, WILDCATS!)
We only have 16 minutes left and we are running out of time, but we are the Wildcats and we won't give up!


16...16...16 more minutes seconds on the line (WESTHIGH! GO GO GO GO!)
With 16 more minutes to play, every second counts and we can hear the West High supporters cheering us on to victory!


16...16...16 minutes left got to get it done (WILDCATS! WESTHIGH KNIGHTS!)
We have another 16 minutes to play and we need to get it done, fighting against the West High Knights with all our might as the Wildcats.


16...16...16 more minutes till we're number ones! (WILDCATS! GO GO GO GO!)
We have only 16 more minutes to play and if we give it our all, we can come out on top as number one! So let's make it happen, Wildcats!


Got to get it together
We need to pull ourselves together if we want to win this game.


Yeah pull up and shoot! Score!
We need to take our shot and score some points to win!


Are you ready?
Are you mentally and physically ready to give it your all on the court?


Are you with me?
Are you with me as we fight together to win this game?


Team...Team...Team
We need to remember that we're in this together, and no one can win this game alone.


Shaklee's with the crossover (WILDCATS)
Shaklee has made a great move, crossing over the opponents, and the Wildcats are fired up!


Tell me what are we here for
What is our purpose in this game? We're here to win, right?


To win!
Our ultimate goal is to win this game!


Because we know we're the best team
We believe in ourselves and our ability to win because we know we're the best team out there!


Come on boys...come on boys...come on!
We need to keep pushing and encouraging each other to give it our all and win this game!


The way we play tonight
Our performance on the court tonight is what people will remember about us.


Is what we leave behind (that's right?)
Our legacy as a team is shaped by our actions on the court tonight, and we want to leave a positive impact.


It all comes down to right now it's up to us (LET'S GO)
The outcome of this game is in our hands right now, and we need to put in our best effort to come out on top.


So what are we going to be (going to be?)
What do we want people to remember about us after this game? What kind of players and team do we want to be?


T-E-A-M TEAM
We want to be known as a strong, united team that works together to achieve goals.


Got to work it out turn it on! (Come on!)
We need to strategize, work together, and play our best game to turn the energy on and pull out a win!


This is the last time to get it right
This is our last chance to make good choices and play our best game in order to win.


This is the last chance to make it our night (yea)
Tonight is our chance to shine and make our mark on the game and the season.


We got to show what we're all about (TEAM!) (WILDCATS!)
We want to show everyone what we're made of and represent our team, the Wildcats, to the best of our abilities.


Work together! (GO!)
We can achieve our goals if we work together as a team and keep our energy and momentum high.


This is the last chance to make our mark (SHOOT!)
We need to focus and take our shots, playing our best game in order to make a mark and win this game.


History will know who we are
Our performance on the court tonight will be remembered and recorded in history for years to come.


Now Or Never
We have no time to waste - it's all or nothing, now or never, if we want to win this game!


W-I-L-D (Atta boy!) WILDCATS GET UP COME ON
Let's get pumped up and show some energy and pride for our team, the Wildcats!


W-I-L-D WILDCATS COME ON COME ON
Come on, Wildcats! Let's give it our all and take this win!


West High Knights
We're going head-to-head against the West High Knights.


Hey!
We're not backing down or giving up - we're in this to win!


Yeah we're doing it right
We're playing our best game and doing everything we can to secure the win.


Oh yea!
We're feeling the energy and confidence to take this win!


W (YEAH!)-I-L-D WILDCATS NOWS THE TIME
It's our time to shine, Wildcats! Let's make it happen!


Got to get an inside down low
We need to pass the ball inside and make some low shots to score and win.


In the paint now shoot! Score! (DEFENSE!)
We need to take advantage of our position in the paint, shoot the ball, and score some points - while still keeping our defense strong!


Gimme the ball...Gimme the ball...Gimme the ball! (FAST BREAK)
We want the ball in our hands so we can execute a fast break and take the lead!


(Gimme the ball Get the ball in control)
We need to get the ball and maintain control in order to make some strategic plays.


Let it fly from downtown (THREE MORE)
We need to take some shots from far out and aim for three-pointers to put us in a dominating position.


Show them we can do it better (NO WAY!)
We're not intimidated by the other team - we know we can do it better and we will show them!


GO! GO! GO! COME ON BOYS! (WILDCATS)
Let's keep up our energy and momentum and push through to win this game, Wildcats!


Troooyy, Troooyy, Troooyy, come on Trooyy, Trooyy, TROY, come on Troy, COME ON TROY!
We're cheering on Troy and urging him to give it his all and help us secure the win!


Right now I can hardly breathe
The pressure and intensity of the game is overwhelming and taking a physical toll on me.


Oh, you can do it just know that I believe
Gabriella believes in Troy's abilities, and her support gives him the confidence to keep playing and pushing through.


And that's all I really need
Troy's belief in Gabriella and her belief in him is enough to give him the strength and motivation to play his best game.


Then come on
Let's keep pushing and fighting for the win!


Make me strong
We need strength and energy to push through and win this game.


It's time to turn it up
We need to raise our energy, intensity, and performance to take the win.


WILDCATS GONNA TEAR IT UP
We're going to give everything we've got and play our hearts out to secure the win!


GO WILDCATS
Let's go, Wildcats! We're in this to win!


YEA WE'RE NUMBER ONE
We're confident in our abilities and strategy, and we know we have the potential to come out on top.


HEY WILDCATS WE'RE THE CHAMPIONS
We're feeling the energy and confidence that comes with being a champion team, and we're determined to take this win!


GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO TEAM GO!
Let's keep our momentum high and give it our all as a team to secure the win!


YEAH!
We're feeling the energy and adrenaline to take this win!




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@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.

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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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