{"id":222742,"created_at":"2021-06-21 01:53:19","updated_at":"2025-05-12 16:34:21","deleted_at":null,"published_at":"2021-06-21 01:53:19","original_id":null,"artist_id":7285,"title":"Now or Never","slug":"now-or-never-official","status":"published","description":null,"album_id":null,"streets":1,"source_type":"s3","source":"file","lyrics":"1st verse \r\nMy position perplexed by transgressions of stress,\r\nContaminated by my physical perception\r\nBlessed, carve a niche as I head to success\r\nHypothetical thoughts dominating my mindset\r\nMind over matter though I'm scattered in this paradigm shift\r\nIt's a sinking ship of mediocrity\r\nThough I seek autonomy, crowded by monotony\r\nBlinded by the things I see, but does it bother me?\r\nPardon me, the superficiality is not for me\r\nSpark a dream, speak the truth to my destiny\r\nEventually the credibility will be established\r\nAs I paint a vivid picture of the future on the canvas\r\nDreams lie barren on the mattress\r\nWill they come to life as you listen to your conscience? I'm asking..\r\nMaking my decision I move to poll position\r\nHowever long the distance I'm bound to see my vision unfold\r\n\r\nChorus\r\nYeah we're down for whatever\r\nPresss on 'til the break of dawn to get better (uh) \r\nBekezela, coz we' re moving up a level\r\nYou've gotta redefine yourself this time, it's now or never\r\n\r\n2nd verse \r\nMilitant demeanor, aspiration of a thought leader\r\nSet the bar higher, theme music from a guest speaker\r\nSound teacher, strike a chord like acoustic strings\r\nBring the music to life for leisure\r\nStill shake the fortress, my thoughts are pro-focus\r\nDevotions take hold of my emotions\r\nAnd open doors that remained closed to progress\r\nI've waited all my life for this moment, I'm going in!\r\nFree, from the grip reminiscent of the time I took leave for the script to be drafted\r\nInspired by my dreams to equip adolescents as they learn to sow seeds take heed of the message\r\nVision unleashed in the presence of the masses,\r\nDropping classics make waves and pay taxes\r\nNever passive in pursuit of liberty\r\nHear the sound of the sea?\r\nI'm living free, believe me!\r\n\r\nChorus","download_count":203,"play_count":6,"restrict_download":0,"generated_thumbnail":null,"flag_count":0,"download_count_24":1,"download_count_24_at":"2025-05-12","reupload_sent":0,"thumb_path":"https:\/\/s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com\/sol-assets\/uploads\/public\/60c\/fd2\/ec3\/thumb_689764_300_300_0_0_crop.jpg","status_reason":"published","status_reason_alt":null,"tags":[]}