Right Now
Van Halen · Best Of Both Worlds [2004]
why put it off another day?
one by one, grew the problems
build up, and stand in our way. Oh
One step ahead, one step behind it
now you gotta run to get even
make future plans I'll dream about yesterday, hey!
come on turn, turn this thing around
Right now
Hey! It's your tomorrow
Right now
come on, it's everything
Right now
catch your magic moment
do it right here and now
it means everything
Miss a beat, you lose a rhythm
and nothin' falls into place
only missed by a fraction
slipped a little off your pace
The more things you get, the more you want
just trade in one for another
workin' so hard to make it easy
got to turn, come on
turn this thing around
Right now
Hey, it's your tomorrow
Right now
come on, it's everything
Right now
catch that magic moment
do it right here and now
it means everything
it's enlightened me
right now
what are you waitin' for?
right now
Right now
Hey! It's your tomorrow
Right now
come on, it's everything
Right now
catch that magic moment
and do it right, right now
oh, right now!
It's what's happening
right here and now
right now, it's right now
tell me, what are you waitin' for?
Turn this thing around
Right Now - Van Halen
Released on the 2004 compilation Best Of Both Worlds, "Right Now" stands as a quintessential example of Van Halen's signature rock sound. The track features Eddie Van Halen's virtuosic guitar work, characterized by rapid-fire double stops and a driving rhythm section that defines the band's energetic style. As a staple of their discography, the song captures the raw power and technical proficiency that made them a defining act of hard rock and new wave during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Its inclusion on the greatest hits collection highlights its enduring appeal and status as a fan favorite, showcasing the band's ability to blend complex instrumentation with catchy, anthemic melodies that have influenced countless subsequent rock musicians.