Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: hardcore
Song Meaning of “It’s Now Or Never” by Make Me Famous
It’s Now Or Never is a song about the urgency of making a decision in order to capture a fleeting moment. It tells a story of a person stuck in a situation where he has to make an important choice which is bound to have a dramatic effect on his life. The stakes are high and the choice must be made quickly, as the moment won’t be here again. He or she knows that they have to summon their courage and be brave, to make a decision and not look back.
The lyrics echo this sentiment, singing “Now or never, there’s no time to wait – it’s all in your hands” and “reaching out for something more – give it all or take nothing at all”. The chorus “Take my heart and break it” implies that this person is willing to take the risk and accept whatever consequences will come, despite the fear.
The song also speaks of seizing the moment, of not letting doubts cloud the decision and of taking a risk to go for something unexpected and uncertain- but potentially rewarding. What will happen is not certain, it is better to take a chance than to live a life of ‘what ifs’. All in all, It’s Now Or Never, is an earnest reminder to make the most out of life and to not take the easy path of inertia.