It's 1980 and things aren't so steady,
Now you've got four years to live.
Are you going to be the next one standing in the traffic line?
Well you better say your prayers son,
Because it's now or never.
You don't have to be their puppet boy.
You don't have to die.

(Chorus)

Sooner or later you'll give it a try.
It's now or never to think of something to do with your life.
Sooner or later you'll give it a try.
It's now or never to think of something to do with your life.

It's 1980 and things aren't so steady,
Now you've got four years to live.
Are you going to be the next one standing in the traffic line?
Well you better say your prayers son,
Because it's now or never.
You don't have to be their puppet boy,
You don't have to die!