It’s not just you. For my money, Now or Never Now is Metric’s best tune period. They’ve put out some totally awesome stuff over the years. The existentialist, soul searching call to action represented here is extraordinarily powerful. The wall of sound melody lifts the song to the stratosphere.
I like Metric - have several of their songs on playlists. I heard this song for the first time two days ago, driving my son (11 and a piano man) home from judo at night. Within a minute he had turned off his tablet and put his head back to listen. We were both entranced. Fast forward to my morning commute, I played it first thing, and then again and again, and by the end of the fourth play I was tearing up. I must have played it a dozen more times that day. As a 49-year-old man who has been in love with music for 36 years and is constantly searching for more and better, it takes a lot to impress me. This was a revelation. A connection between my 80's roots and the rare gems of modern music. Easily in my top 5 songs of all time.
Definitely Metric’s best... the genius of the lyrics, the pounding beat, Emily’s swooping, swirling, perfectly nuanced (as always) vocals. I have listened to this song time and again for two years, have yet to tire of it, and have only one quibble: it cannot be played loud enough.
[Verse 1] It hurts to turn the radio on Stamina’s gone, my spirit is weak Because every time I start to move on Keep hearing that song, I’m brought to my knees To permanently see in reverse Take the remorse out of defeat Because everything that’s under my skin Where I end and begin still belongs to me [Verse 2] I’m fine to sit and stare at the door Can’t run anymore, too weary to stand I’m bound in the effect with the cause My life is on pause, it’s out of my hands To perfectly perform in reverse There’s no way to rehearse, there’s nothing to plan Because everything that’s under my skin Where I end and begin, that’s who I am [Chorus] Oh, only silence can restore The sense of place I had before Oh, only silence can repair My sense of self I lost somewhere Oh oh, oh, only silence can restore The sense of place I had before Oh, only silence can repair My sense of self I lost somewhere [Bridge] Because the last time I let myself feel this way It was a long, long time ago And now we get so scared, and we get so scared To be nowhere left alone Because the last time you let yourself feel this way It was a long, long time ago And now we get so scared, and we get so scared To be nowhere left alone [Outro] Because it’s now or never now It’s now or never now, now, now Because it’s now or never now It’s now or never now, now, now Because it’s now or never now It’s now or never now, now, now Because it’s now or never now It’s now or never now, now, now, now, now, now, now
Love how the song slowly builds, love when the drums kick in, love the lyrics, love when the original melody comes back in at the end. Definitely one of my favs.
I've been listening to this song all last week.... yesterday Argentina became world soccer champion... and Messi too... in his last world cup... it was now or never now
Totally. If Lou Reed quotes a song lyric back at you*, well, there’s really nothing left to say is there? * Ah, Emily Haines, who would you rather be: The Beatles or The Rolling Stones?
this album arrives just in time for me, every song i feel it so deeply "Because every time I start to move on/ Keep hearing that song/ I’m brought to my knees" wow exactly my feelings
Been a fan of metric since 2012 when my dad showed me breathing underwater and was a fan instantly. This song is so powerful and so catchy, I would never get sick of. Probably the best song I’ve ever heard
I was driving around my old hometown, on Christmas day, yesterday, and was playing this album. I had a severe case of "the feels" going on. I agree with everyone who states the whole album is excellent, because it's one killer after another.
U know how hard it is to make songs worth listening especially in this genre in the late 2010s. Every song. She said it's because they keep the music sessions and song making process fun
It hurts to turn the radio on Stamina's gone My spirit is weak Because every time I start to move on Keep hearing that song I'm brought to my knees To permanently see in reverse Take the remorse out of defeat Because everything that's under my skin Where I end and begin Still belongs to me I'm fine to sit and stare at the door Can't run anymore Too weary to stand Abandon the effect with the cause My life is on pause It's out of my hands To perfectly perform in reverse There's no way to rehearse There's nothing to plan Because everything that's under my skin Where I end and begin That's who I am Oh, only silence can restore The sense of place I had before Oh, only silence can repair My sense of self I lost somewhere Oh oh, oh, only silence can restore The sense of place I had before Oh, only silence can repair My sense of self I lost somewhere Because the last time I let myself feel this way It was a long, long time ago And now we get so scared, and we get so scared To be nowhere left alone Because the last time you let yourself feel this way It was a long, long time ago And now we get so scared, and we get so scared To be nowhere left alone Because it's now or never now It's now or never now, now, now Because it's now or never now It's now or never now, now, now Because it's now or never now It's now or never now, now, now Because it's now or never now It's now or never now, now, now, now, now, now, now
For me, this song perfectly represents how it feels to try to go into the dating scene after losing your love. I like the fact that it sounds so cheerful, but the lyrics are so deep. That's how it feels. On the outside, I look so optimistic and cheerful, but on the inside, it's been nothing but confusion and chaos. But it's like I'm at that fine line between being stuck in the past and moving forward. "Because the last time I let myself feel this way it was a long, long time ago. And now we get so scared to be nowhere left alone...It's now or never now" 💖 It's like they've been reading my mind. They clearly expressed what I had difficulty expressing. I love them so much. 💖 (Now if you excuse me, I've got to get rid of these onions.😭😄)
the first time I listened to this, I was enraptured by the whole album, but still distant enough to listen to this track and go, "Why does this need a one minute eleven second intro?" now, every time it comes on, i vibe out *h a r d* for every instant of it
Ensign Edwards you are correct, but I would vote for it. For me, right now, this is the most powerful song I have ever heard. You can feel Emily talking to you, stunningly beautiful. Thank you Metric, so much. Cam
Been a fan since the beginning. This song is so great and stays true to their sound while still feeling fresh and exciting. I’ve listened to it at least 5 times in a row - this’ll be stuck in my head for a while! Well done.
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I just buried my wife, and this song hits SOOOOOOOOOOO hard right now. Thank you.
My condolences. She probably was a great person 😊
I've just done the same. Only in our later 40s. It's not fair. I hope memories of those times can bring peace for you, brother.
Maybe it's just me, but lyrically speaking, I think this is a strong contender for Metric's most powerful song to date.
I feel like I know what you mean. It's rough draft and wiped on the sleeves.
EnsignEdwards
1 speed the collapse
2 sucsexy
3youth without youth
4wet blanket
5. Some other song I just heard on this album
6. This. MAYBE
nothing
This one has been helping keepmy spirits up since it came out. I absolutely love Metric.
It’s not just you. For my money, Now or Never Now is Metric’s best tune period. They’ve put out some totally awesome stuff over the years. The existentialist, soul searching call to action represented here is extraordinarily powerful. The wall of sound melody lifts the song to the stratosphere.
I like Metric - have several of their songs on playlists. I heard this song for the first time two days ago, driving my son (11 and a piano man) home from judo at night. Within a minute he had turned off his tablet and put his head back to listen. We were both entranced. Fast forward to my morning commute, I played it first thing, and then again and again, and by the end of the fourth play I was tearing up. I must have played it a dozen more times that day. As a 49-year-old man who has been in love with music for 36 years and is constantly searching for more and better, it takes a lot to impress me. This was a revelation. A connection between my 80's roots and the rare gems of modern music. Easily in my top 5 songs of all time.
This is the best music story on here
Hey John, same here, i love Metric but had not hear this tune until 1 week ago - can't stop playin' it now - cheers man
This song is indescriptible, beautiful, a rush of feelings. Overwhelming...
I love to hear stories like this. So glad music, Metric's in particular makes people feel this strong ❤🖤🤘🏻💪🏻😭😍
I'm a 49 year old man as well :) I'm so addicted to Metric. Great story man. Emily and the boys are awesome!
They nvr disappoint!!!! where the fuck are all the fans man!???! 34,000 where yall at Metric fans??
This is the most 1980's thing I've heard in decades in the best possible way
the slow build of this song is amazing
I wish there were a 20 minute version of this, it’s really good.
Definitely Metric’s best... the genius of the lyrics, the pounding beat, Emily’s swooping, swirling, perfectly nuanced (as always) vocals. I have listened to this song time and again for two years, have yet to tire of it, and have only one quibble: it cannot be played loud enough.
i find their synths have a softness that is kind to the ears at any volume level. i hate the softness. sometimes you want it to hurt.
It's unreal how much I love this song
[Verse 1]
It hurts to turn the radio on
Stamina’s gone, my spirit is weak
Because every time I start to move on
Keep hearing that song, I’m brought to my knees
To permanently see in reverse
Take the remorse out of defeat
Because everything that’s under my skin
Where I end and begin still belongs to me
[Verse 2]
I’m fine to sit and stare at the door
Can’t run anymore, too weary to stand
I’m bound in the effect with the cause
My life is on pause, it’s out of my hands
To perfectly perform in reverse
There’s no way to rehearse, there’s nothing to plan
Because everything that’s under my skin
Where I end and begin, that’s who I am
[Chorus]
Oh, only silence can restore
The sense of place I had before
Oh, only silence can repair
My sense of self I lost somewhere
Oh oh, oh, only silence can restore
The sense of place I had before
Oh, only silence can repair
My sense of self I lost somewhere
[Bridge]
Because the last time I let myself feel this way
It was a long, long time ago
And now we get so scared, and we get so scared
To be nowhere left alone
Because the last time you let yourself feel this way
It was a long, long time ago
And now we get so scared, and we get so scared
To be nowhere left alone
[Outro]
Because it’s now or never now
It’s now or never now, now, now
Because it’s now or never now
It’s now or never now, now, now
Because it’s now or never now
It’s now or never now, now, now
Because it’s now or never now
It’s now or never now, now, now, now, now, now, now
I think I found my way back to this song exactly when I needed to ❤
I love this song so hard. It's powerful. Also has an 80s sound, and that's my childhood jam.
Love how the song slowly builds, love when the drums kick in, love the lyrics, love when the original melody comes back in at the end. Definitely one of my favs.
I've been listening to this song all last week.... yesterday Argentina became world soccer champion... and Messi too... in his last world cup... it was now or never now
I don’t know what it is about this one, but it stirs me up every time.
This song is so uplifting.
This song is so happy and sad at the same time! So much of breaking and fixing! I can't love Metric enough for this song especially!!❣
the synths! the hooks, the lyrics, Emily's beautiful voice, the message, tastefully placed guitars.......love love love
Exhilarating. Soul soaring. Hopeful...
Totally and completely
this quickly (first time I heard it) became one of my all time favorite songs
because the last time i let myself feel this way it was a long long time ago...🌹
4:09 to end is fucking EPIC listen to that fucking guitar
METRIC U ARE IMPERIAL
Underrated comment.
This song is such an amazing affirmation to move on from relationship heart crushing thoughts. Now now now...
Absolutely ❤ this song👍Can not read the lyrics
I just wanna thank Forever 21 for introducing me to this song❤️❤️
Kaylee Crawford omg SAME!! I heard this in Forever 21 when I was shopping there too!
Metric lyrics are my therapy
Totally. If Lou Reed quotes a song lyric back at you*, well, there’s really nothing left to say is there?
* Ah, Emily Haines, who would you rather be: The Beatles or The Rolling Stones?
I wouldn’t care waiting another 6 years for a new album if it has incredible songs like this in it. Metric is the beat band ever. Period.
This could be their best song and being Metric to me that's saying a lot
this album arrives just in time for me, every song i feel it so deeply "Because every time I start to move on/
Keep hearing that song/ I’m brought to my knees" wow exactly my feelings
hey!!! busca Clean Bandit...Baby.....jejeje!!!
Been a fan of metric since 2012 when my dad showed me breathing underwater and was a fan instantly. This song is so powerful and so catchy, I would never get sick of. Probably the best song I’ve ever heard
I am absolutely in love with this synth-pop sound.
I was driving around my old hometown, on Christmas day, yesterday, and was playing this album. I had a severe case of "the feels" going on. I agree with everyone who states the whole album is excellent, because it's one killer after another.
The cymbal work (High Hat?) in this song...so very catchy.
This song litteraly obssess me, this melody is looping in my mind, thank you Metric ❤️
My favorite song of the album 🖤
Only silence can repair my sense of self I lost somewhere
This song is lyrically and musically juicy and delicious
Ребят, это нечто! Спасибо вам огромное! (Russia)
I think this might be my favorite song of all time.
Absolutely beautiful
Shes mazin'
🙏🏼 for the lyrics and it’s clean.
Easily one of my favorite songs....ever.
this soothing Union between the skin, where the soul attach and universe begin.
I think I'm gonna die to this song 😭😭😭
Just heard this on The Current today. I rarely hunt down songs/bands anymore but this one, I had to find and learn more . Incredible! ❤
The Current! That's where I first heard this one too
This is my song now!
This song makes me stop everything I am doing...
U know how hard it is to make songs worth listening especially in this genre in the late 2010s. Every song. She said it's because they keep the music sessions and song making process fun
There is a bit of new order in this song and with this voice, it's magnificent. THANKS ! Master piece.
Wow!! Goosebumps!!Metric has done it again. This song!! Gabriel and Dresden need to touch this!!!
It hurts to turn the radio on
Stamina's gone
My spirit is weak
Because every time I start to move on
Keep hearing that song
I'm brought to my knees
To permanently see in reverse
Take the remorse out of defeat
Because everything that's under my skin
Where I end and begin
Still belongs to me
I'm fine to sit and stare at the door
Can't run anymore
Too weary to stand
Abandon the effect with the cause
My life is on pause
It's out of my hands
To perfectly perform in reverse
There's no way to rehearse
There's nothing to plan
Because everything that's under my skin
Where I end and begin
That's who I am
Oh, only silence can restore
The sense of place I had before
Oh, only silence can repair
My sense of self I lost somewhere
Oh oh, oh, only silence can restore
The sense of place I had before
Oh, only silence can repair
My sense of self I lost somewhere
Because the last time I let myself feel this way
It was a long, long time ago
And now we get so scared, and we get so scared
To be nowhere left alone
Because the last time you let yourself feel this way
It was a long, long time ago
And now we get so scared, and we get so scared
To be nowhere left alone
Because it's now or never now
It's now or never now, now, now
Because it's now or never now
It's now or never now, now, now
Because it's now or never now
It's now or never now, now, now
Because it's now or never now
It's now or never now, now, now, now, now, now, now
Thanks for writing these lyrics out! 🤍👍🏻
I love u metric 😍😍 They inspire me to write great stories, for my novels
The last time I let myself feel this way, it was a long, long time ago. So happy Metric's back.
For me, this song perfectly represents how it feels to try to go into the dating scene after losing your love. I like the fact that it sounds so cheerful, but the lyrics are so deep. That's how it feels. On the outside, I look so optimistic and cheerful, but on the inside, it's been nothing but confusion and chaos. But it's like I'm at that fine line between being stuck in the past and moving forward. "Because the last time I let myself feel this way it was a long, long time ago. And now we get so scared to be nowhere left alone...It's now or never now" 💖
It's like they've been reading my mind. They clearly expressed what I had difficulty expressing. I love them so much. 💖
(Now if you excuse me, I've got to get rid of these onions.😭😄)
Going through the same situation 😢😢😢😢😢
@@madalinejoan8411 aww, I'm sorry to hear that🙁☹. Just take it day by day. 💛 *internet hugs*
Word!! Your love is out there..trust.
Incredible
Emily Haines has a voice that sings to my soul.. they are all so talented 🔥😎
Best. Song. Ever.
This just so damn fire🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Love you guys you are the best 😻 😻 🎶 🎶 🕊️ 🕊️ 🙌 🙌 🐈 🐈 🐾 🐾
You can't run from yourself
Please RUclips create the option "loop forever" just for this song!
Amazing, I could not wait anymore for the record, thank you. WE LOVE METRIC MEXICO ♡
Yes it is... now or never
DM forever 🔆💙
stunning....
I missed you Metric
I have a dream that one day you'll come perform here at Bangkok, Thailand. I'll be waiting.
Really tight.
this song really succeeds in its purpose..and just...thank you
the first time I listened to this, I was enraptured by the whole album, but still distant enough to listen to this track and go, "Why does this need a one minute eleven second intro?"
now, every time it comes on, i vibe out *h a r d* for every instant of it
y todavia seguimos escuchando Metric jejeje
One of my girls favorites just broke up with me cause of circumstances, here's hopping she finds this comment and that knows i love her lol
She won't lol
@@charlottecorday8494 lol i didnt think either but she sent me a message ab it javent talked since tho
I am not sure why, but for some reason, this song reminds me of The Neverending Story.
I'm not sure why either
Thanks for the early release! Keep on rocking guys!
Best writing of the album
So awesome to hear live
I love you guys @metricmusic
Ensign Edwards you are correct, but I would vote for it. For me, right now, this is the most powerful song I have ever heard. You can feel Emily talking to you, stunningly beautiful. Thank you Metric, so much. Cam
Been a fan since the beginning. This song is so great and stays true to their sound while still feeling fresh and exciting. I’ve listened to it at least 5 times in a row - this’ll be stuck in my head for a while! Well done.
wooooooow
I love Metric so much 💚 this song OMG I LOVED. Thank you guys 💚
This blows my mind, just one clicked to buy the alnum,
there has been a mistake somewhere ... this should read 224,916,224,916 views. youtube could you please check on this for me?
Now or Never Now
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It hurts to turn the radio on
Stamina's gone
My spirit is weak
Because every time I start to move on
Keep hearing that song
I'm brought to my knees
To permanently see in reverse
Take the remorse out of defeat
Because everything that's under my skin
Where I end and begin
Still belongs to me
I'm fine to sit and stare at the door
Can't run anymore
Too weary to stand
Abandon the effect with the cause
My life is on pause
It's out of my hands
To perfectly perform in reverse
There's no way to rehearse
There's nothing to plan
Because everything that's under my skin
Where I end and begin
That's who I am
Oh, only silence can restore
The sense of place I had before
Oh, only silence can repair
My sense of self I lost somewhere
Oh oh, oh, only silence can restore
The sense of place I had before
Oh, only silence can repair
My sense of self I lost somewhere
Because the last time I let myself feel this way
It was a long, long time ago
And now we get so scared, and we get so scared
To be nowhere left alone
Because the last time you let yourself feel this way
It was a long, long time ago
And now we get so scared, and we get so scared
To be nowhere left alone
Because it's now or never now
It's now or never now, now, now
Because it's now or never now
It's now or never now, now, now
Because it's now or never now
It's now or never now, now, now
Because it's now or never now
It's now or never now, now, now, now, now, now, now
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Songwriters: Emily Haines / James Shaw
Now or Never Now lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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Quand Metric "doute", c'est : Bon!! ^^ . Thx for That !!! Your doubt is..so Good :p . Hooooo and * This Song*...O_o
Wow,
New album! Awesome!!!
ANTHEM!
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
This is an arena banger.. well done
METRIC are awesome - honest lyrics that echo such love lights!
I am viewer 61 and comment number 6. I feel hip for the first time in my life.
Robert you DOPE.
The hipster... robert
gang gang bin dAre doin dat
❤️
Nice font. Didn’t know my 87 y/o grandma was scribbling down lyrics now.
Come to Peru !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pls 🌹
I can't read the lyrics
It's a little little