About the song
Few songs in the illustrious career of **Elvis Presley** better capture the sweeping, almost cinematic passion that made him a global icon than **”It’s Now or Never.”** Released in 1960, this single marked a pivotal moment in **Presley’s** musical evolution. No longer just the brash young king of rock and roll, **Elvis** with **”It’s Now or Never”** revealed a maturing artist who could channel deep emotional resonance and classical influences into something unmistakably his own.
The inspiration for **”It’s Now or Never”** is fascinating in itself. The melody is adapted from the classic Italian ballad **”O Sole Mio,”** a song that had already been beloved for generations. With English lyrics crafted by Aaron Schroeder and Wally Gold, **Presley** transformed it into a soaring declaration of love and urgency. His vocal performance on this track is nothing short of masterful. He moves effortlessly from tender whispers to impassioned crescendos, demonstrating a range and control that silenced many of his early critics who dismissed him as just a flashy performer.
Moreover, **”It’s Now or Never”** signaled **Elvis Presley’s** ambitions beyond American pop charts. It showcased his ability to meld styles — blending opera, pop, and rock into something that felt both timeless and distinctly modern. It’s no wonder the song became one of his best-selling singles, topping charts in multiple countries and cementing his place not just as a star, but as a serious artist.
Listening to **”It’s Now or Never”** today, one is struck not only by the lush orchestration and impeccable vocal delivery but also by its universal message. The song’s plea — to seize love before it slips away — feels as urgent and poignant now as it did over sixty years ago. In the grand tapestry of **Elvis Presley’s** career, **”It’s Now or Never”** shines as a moment when the boy from Tupelo, Mississippi, truly became a citizen of the world, speaking to hearts across every border and generation.
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Lyrics
It’s now or never
Come hold me tight
Kiss me my darling
Be mine tonight
Tomorrow will be too late
It’s now or never
My love won’t wait
When I first saw you
With your smile so tender
My heart was captured
My soul surrendered
I’d spend a lifetime
Waiting for the right time
Now that you’re near
The time is here at last
It’s now or never
Come hold me tight
Kiss me my darling
Be mine tonight
Tomorrow will be too late
It’s now or never
My love won’t wait
Just like a willow
We would cry an ocean
If we lost true love
And sweet devotion
Your lips excite me
Let your arms invite me
For who knows when
We’ll meet again this way
It’s now or never
Come hold me tight
Kiss me my darling
Be mine tonight
Tomorrow will be too late
It’s now or never
My love won’t wait
It’s now or never
My love won’t wait
It’s now or never
My love won’t wait
It’s now or never
My love won’t wait
