Metric - Now or Never Now - Official Music Video [HD]

"Now or Never Now" official music video from the new Metric album "Art of Doubt," out now.
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CREDITS
Directed by Lorraine Nicholson & Emily Haines
Executive Producer: Nathan Waters
Producer: Gary McDonald
Producer: Emily Kretzer
Production House: Technically Available & Marquis Productions
Director of Photography: Jackson Hunt Editor: Ted Feldman
Production Designer: Emily Schubert
Wardrobe Stylist: Emily Schubert
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[@zizarama]

In tears, watching this video. Never heard of Metric until just the last few weeks. I used to have major depressive disorder for decades. I was close to suicide several times, but never talked about it. Somehow, the MDD went away, cured by a med, a miracle, something. This video reminds me of the desperate feelings I had during MDD and how grateful I no longer suffer. TY Metric for capturing this feeling. In love with all of your music - new fan at age 60. ♥

[@erinsalmon5764]

Thank you for posting this comment, I’m so glad you’re feeling better! This song also reminds me of how I got through some similar experiences

[@zizarama]

@@erinsalmon5764 Thanks Erin...glad you too are a survivor. I'm sure if you look back like I have, you'll wonder how you ever got through those days. Wishing you peace and happiness in your life. ♥

[@erinsalmon5764]

@@zizarama yes totally. Hearing other people’s stories back then was also encouraging. It is definitely amazing what we can overcome. Wishing many great days for you & all the best💕

[@philiptandy8104]

It always blows my mind how underrated & still kinda unknown they are. Theyre big but Id expect them to be drastically more heard of. ❤

[@BlakeMoran-l2s]

Well I’m glad it went away!

[@nikbol43below]

That final scene is so key for me. She walks into the sea, and the other members of the band chase after her. To me, it feels like that no matter how deeply alone or unloved you feel, you do have people who care about you.

[@LuisRodriguez-rl3et]

7t777?777777t yt?

[@LuisRodriguez-rl3et]

7t777?777777t yt? 7

[@LuisRodriguez-rl3et]

7t777?777777t yt? 77?77?7

[@alternated122]

@@LuisRodriguez-rl3et I can relate

[@Zwiebelschmett0815]

I know exactly what you mean, for me it is the scene how she is gently pulled into the last party scene and this crazy looking girl starts to animate her to sing by clapping her hands.

[@ninjaduck3k]

Hadn't listened to Metric in a while. I'd forgotten just how much I could miss that voice and how much their sound could touch me.

[@noaht3087]

I recently saw them live for the first time. Unfortunately they were opening up for two bands I'm not really into. But even though the weather was bad (outdoor concert), even though they only got to play for a half an hour, even though most of the crowd was there to see someone else... They were great! ❤❤❤

[@EmanuelCencio]

This song reminds me a lot of my friend who unfortunately passed away in January this year. His name was Marcelo. Every time I hear this song, I cry. he loved Metric, particularly this song. Marcelo, I'm so sorry! I'll always love you! You are the best friend I could have. One day we'll meet.

[@indigotears]

Metric is magical, 7 albums later and I still get the most amazing feeling when I listen to their new songs. I'm so grateful you're still here making music together and I never take it for granted, you guys are something special, thank you.

[@snoopkittenn8297]

I so agree with you!! Emily Haines has a voice of an ANGEL!!!!

[@Saint3188]

I have every album and I couldn't agree more.

[@Solicyte]

it's like the feeling when you've been farting in your desk chair all day and you stand up at the end of the long day and it smells like canned peas

[@kassiegrace8859]

almost nostalgic and its so great

[@joshrector1735]

Heylin C. They are magical. Rockstars

[@50n4133]

Poetry, magic, transcendence. Every time.

[@whatd0y0ucare]

Metric is timeless. Their sound will always be fresh. I’ve listen to “help, I’m alive” in my music rotation since 2009 and it’s still one of my favorites. Great band, vocals, and lyrics.

[@weedmanwestvancouverbc9266]

I sometimes leave that song on repeat on my feet for several hours at a time sometimes driving along the road at 150 km an hour.

[@weedmanwestvancouverbc9266]

I filmed them at Pemberton Music Festival years ago. I had an Arriflex 16 S I hadn't used in better part of 15 years so after a few test runs, I loaded up 300 ft magazine and took it to the show. They saw the camera rig, and just assumed I was media and let me in on just a regular pass.. my favorite moment was Emily catching me filming her from in the distance to give a little tilt overhead and flung her hair up over onto her shoulder to continue performing

[@tylermarks15]

Underrated band an singer her voice is so sick

[@chrispaulk379]

I agree with you

[@dsxa918]

*Lacey Sturm voice*

[@dsxa918]

needs a laugh-react

[@MSmith-cp1tz]

Her voice is so Haunting. Piercing even the most guarded of hearts.

[@permissibleindulgence]

First song I heard from Metric was Breathing Underwater.I was blown away. Years later still love them, they never cease to amaze me. Killer sound, awesome style.

[@weedmanwestvancouverbc9266]

I live in the hell hole of FM music dominated by the local station Mountain FM. The only song that they played by Metric was breathing underwater and it was the perfect Drive song. If you haven't already, look up the song by The Cars called drive it's from their heartbeat City album from 1984. Same vibe

[@dailyllamagirl2448]

Wow! I heard a very small clip on a t.v. show, so I looked them up here and I feel like I was struck by a bolt of lightning! This music is beyond what words could describe 🥰❤️

[@makonevernow]

Do you remember which show?

[@brianmichmonkeyswithtypewriter]

Emily Haines of Metric is one of the best rock singers period.

[@sirgalahad1470]

And she has the most gorgeous legs in rock music

[@iTeacupPanda]

I wish she'd collab with Florence, I think they could really build something absolutely unique and magical together. There are so few successul women in rock today.

[@dasani012]

Brian Mich could not agree with you more. Absolutely love love love her!

[@Rick-Sanchez-C-137]

One serious BABE 😍

[@SamuelLynnDJ]

AMEN TO THAT!!!

[@craigfulton2586]

Every now and then I hear some people complain about how there aren't any real rock stars anymore. To which I say, Emily Haines exists.

[@joshpayne463]

That escalated quickly. They just ran into the ocean. I'm really liking the new album. It has a little bit more teeth than the last one, but Metric is a band that keeps me hooked, no matter how different their sound changes album to album. They're all great.

[@W1ncents]

"I want to lose myself in your music and dream" You're magical. Your music reminds me all the good things in my life. Coming back here when I fell sad and always gets better.

[@Dylan4Blackcats]

This song is so significant and meaningful right now with this pandemic. Not being close to family, and dealing with a breakup this song grounds me and keeps me sane even though it's difficult listening to it Thank you Metric for composing such a beautiful and powerful song It was the first song my parents listened to when I moved out of the house that I burned on their CDs. Let's all stay strong and get through this together

[@bjornbiggs7109]

I hope you are doing better. And your life is back in your hands. Looking for a sense of self, because it's now or never.

[@JasonGafar]

I absolutely love this song!

[@tarabarrentine3249]

This is my favorite band of this decade every damn song they put out is phenomenal!!

[@RajaMCool]

I always experience nostalgia whenever I listen to Metric’s songs. The music brings me back to the good old 2004-2008 era!

[@maxwellnewton821]

Yes! you nailed it.

[@Punkadelic2112]

All the album is just pure gold! Thank you for keep on performing, I love your music!

[@BillyONeal]

Not gold, triple platnum!

[@ivansnegireff1652]

back listen talk to me

[@fannymarcotte7518]

Love metric ♡♡♡

[@natalelanzilotta2599]

Agreed. Emily is one of the best female lead vocalists in the industry. Love her lots !!!! Metric rocks ... All songs are hits.

[@neutrino5695]

One of the most underrated bands ever. Found this on Twitter.

[@loraxdavewalters2696]

Thanks to everyone who made this song hit the airwaves in the Vancouver BC suburbs. After I divorced, in 2013, I have dated a bit, but need to move on from the life that wasn't meant to be. I fell in love with her mask, her projection of what she thought I wanted. She was right about that, but it wasn't her. I don't know why she agreed to marry me. 2 damaged people trying to find self confidence I guess. Now I moved to Canada and I'm building a new life and finding new growth in my spirit. Though I am still quite guarded, it is nice to see something in my spirit besides a tree with all the limbs chopped off. Songs like this make me feel like someday I should set up a dating app, or at least try to allow some kind of attraction into my time left on Earth.

[@The_slowest_buuurn]

First saw Metric at KOKO in London with Death From Above 1979, one of the best shows I ever seen in my life! Emily Haines 🥰 Saw them again a few years later open for Paramore in Anaheim. Had tix to see them again last tour in Phoenix, had to cancel going but I must see them again one day! My favorite Canadian synthrock band. LOVE YOU METRIC!!

[@FireworkMachineVR]

No no no Emily - you're supposed to get old like the rest of us, not even more awesome and beautiful. Sheesh...

[@renee8292]

Cringe af

[@dasani012]

Grant F right?! She gets better with age, I wanna be like her! Lol

[@StratOnFire]

Nope

[@belafontelife9781]

Stfu cringe lord.

[@karlosdeevs]

Grant F If you think that's startling then check out Nina Persson (The Cardigans) in 'Dark Days' by Local Natives

[@kevingeorge5781]

Music with lasting quality-a rare breed these days.

[@AOk-by4pi]

Metric, your music always gives me the feels. Thank you for all the beautiful music you have created and set free into the universe. 🖤

[@themetalghost]

I could not possibly love this band more. What a cool video with the Miami vibe. Emily looks beautiful, the boys look cool and all the people of the city look great. I'm loving the Art of Doubt. just a brilliant album. I must catch Metric on tour!

[@bridgemasterx]

Spent most of the day listening to the album at work. What a great Friday.

[@eydergutierrez1986]

love work, gives me the time to actually takes thing in depth. instead of working lmao

[@ConnorRunsFree]

They've become my go to band. They always sound great. Her lyrics and voice leave nothing to be desired.

[@mertanleren203]

Best album of the year in my honest opinion. So glad to hear from you again! Hope you will also visit Turkey and let us enjoy this live! Cheers

[@magzbunnychanel]

What the name of the album?

[@malfute]

Art of Doubt

[@KenanTDM]

gelmezler bence knk

[@evygrany8592]

@@magzbunnychanel hope for malfunctions' lazer game 😂

[@davidfulton179]

I have literally never heard a bad Metric song and I would not even consider myself a massive fan. They are just straight up a great band. I will forever be grateful for the Ting Tings because shuffling their channel on Pandora brought a lot of Metric my way. Also, this song and it's title would be a good option for a James Bond film.

[@thesleepycookie1381]

When she sings the "Now or Never (Now, now)" part, I can feel it pulling some strings in my heart. Same with the music, esp in the beginning.... It feels physical almost, like it's just vibrating, echoing in those little chambers and pulsing in time with the beat. Is it just me?

[@thoronthol1175]

This is the sound of growing up and still having hope.

[@heladas90]

I can't stop listening to this track

[@heladas90]

Still listening

[@Zwiebelschmett0815]

Three or four years ago I presented a friend of mine this loveyley band. During this song she became pretty contemplative, she regarded me sadly and said something like: "Please listen to that song, look at the video, think about it and take it by hearth, I know that this music can touch your hearth and this song has just been written for you." It has taken years, I've been blind but destiny let me finally understand this message and since one or two months that song is something like the soundtrack of my soul. Thanks Metric and I think you'll know who you are.

[@theramble4647]

One of the best songs I’ve ever heard. Emily’s voice is so smooth but what sets them apart are the lyrics. Amazing talent this band. Bring your concerts to Australia.

[@cheeseballjh]

Emily Haines is a Queen! Love this band so much!

[@Spookiness1]

Such a solid track, from start to finish, not one bad element. Emotive, powerful, building... pure majesty.

[@fouxdefafa92]

Metric's music always arrives when I need it most in my life. Dealing with a broken friendship and this song helps me push forward. Only silence can repair and restore myself wherever I lost it. Last time I felt this way was in High school. Going within and giving our pain the love it needs is the only way to heal the pain. It takes time and cannot be rushed, but one must keep going and not stop, no matter how much it hurts to move on from the pain and can't go back to what it was. Thank you!!

[@ninabaskov5784]

I'm really enjoying the whole new album, it has a "back to basics" colour but with a mature touch. I simply love it.

[@nickfancher5157]

music is life< its therapy > its love> its motivating!

[@milenafigueiredo8191]

A band without defects. Love u guys 🇧🇷❤️

[@NezuChan]

I will never forget hearing this great song live at the end of an incredible 19 song set. 16 years from the time I first listened to Dead Disco. Like Emily said during a pause in the set, songs evoke periods of our lives, the highs and lows. Every time I listen to Now or Never Now, I remember that night and the utter thrill of seeing and hearing one of my favourite bands live. Thank you Emily, Jimmy, Joules and Josh for the albums that defined my life.

[@matheusn.3568]

Album of the year

[@jenniferkaitlynlegan74]

Yes, for some reason this song never gets old. I think that the composition of the song is genius, in that half of the song is taking you from sad , regretful, vibe into a neutral area of what to do about the past (silence and being alone to heal), it finally shufts in thr last part of the song to an optmistic, motivating athem that affirms the need for us to overcome our fears and jump in to what could be a womderous, new experience. It defitly is a engaging song that takes the listener on a journey that listens can empathzie with and align their own lives with the message of the song . Thats why it never gets old. Its really great music!

[@jfrsnjhnsn]

The story- They used her for something, and they got what they wanted, but she's on to them. There is no point lashing out at them, they will never change. They will go on using people up. Whatever she was hoping for is gone and may never have been possible. Now her path forward is to oblivion, but also genuine freedom. The love and salvation that was her lot in life, in the form of her band, get there too late.

[@JinxMarie1985]

NOVEMBER 3RD 2023 still love metric and this song

[@Kaloopy]

LOVE METRIC!

[@gavincurtis1364]

I love them more 💗

[@derekstaroba]

One my favs a lot of music i like like goldfrapp or la roux isnt very popular for some reason. This has more hits and silverspun pickups i really dig the lady "rockers" for some reason

[@globalpilot76]

She must rank as one the most beautiful women ever.. and such a gorgeous song.. sonically and lyrically

[@artvjon]

Really enjoying the album, nice return to form

[@dusthymn8187]

Shut up bitch Pagans in Vegas was awesome

[@javocastroleon]

Jonh!!! When are you going to do the album review???? I was about to post it in your channel :)

[@iTeacupPanda]

Oh, I love your channel. :) Nice to see you here. Ha

[@matthewherschleb6530]

dust hymn Wrong! Nutsack. Pagans was mediocre at best (for them). This album is more in the vein of Fantasies or Old World Underground with a touch of their newer sound.

[@oasisgod1421]

Good to see your coment here

[@rodrigopereira1960]

This was the song that played when i put my two feets in Paris. I will never forget that moment. Thanks for the memories.

[@Josephfrom1990]

Reminds me of high school. This band has aged like a fine wine

[@TheChadls]

The perfect mixture of modern and 80s music

[@PoochNYC]

I was being driven somewhere a couple of days ago and this song was being played. It blew me away. I've never heard of this group but they're awesome.

[@bobboberson40]

the breakdown of this song is the best release in a song, you know it's coming, its building and building, it's been a long long time and it's now or never, and when it happens it's pretty awesome, at least for me.

[@ulilstinker]

OMG 2:40 and after gives me chills every time. EVERY TIME!

[@jillianelise5]

BECAUSE THE LAST TIME I LET MYSELF FEEL THIS WAY, IT WAS A LONG LONG TIME AGOOO

[@ulilstinker]

@@jillianelise5 ❤️💞💕

[@MrWhiskers65]

One of the most unknown underrated bands out there! They are tops in my book!

[@ModelStoryBkk]

[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 [Refrain 1] 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 [Refrain 2] 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

[@IndependenceGuitar]

I’m really falling in love with this bands music.

[@ritchie07]

Album of the year. Honestly even better than I was expecting

[@rudraramnath2083]

Best group ive come across in years..

[@ColinhastoomuchZeal]

Just a phenomenal tune - will be listening to this for years.

[@BalcoraMcFly]

How many years? 4? 5? 20??

[@Murffly3]

A formally trained and very cerebral band. I've listened to them for years, and they should have been more mainstream but have emphasized quality over quantity it seems. They've sold a good amount of music and done quite well in the industry.

[@nintendo9231889]

I never thought that perfection could be put into a song.

[@FrancoMauri-k3h]

Metric is magic!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VeggieTart]

There's something so 1980s about the synth line in this song.

[@owensjl65]

DanielleinDC joy division / new order bass lines love it.....and a bit of the human league.

[@distanttwinkle3508]

Fat synth Waves! Love it!

[@rubenparedes9276]

80s a Sound love ir

[@taylorhumes7567]

Yeah. Synth started in the 80s. How astute.

[@zimzimzalabim]

Sounds like Dont You Want Me

[@mononokeadams7762]

Love, love Metric.

[@RaydinAE11]

I'm Happy I saw them Live with the Smashing Pumpkins. Best birthday present to myself ever :)

[@mojo3067]

This has such an 80's feel. Nostalgia is what I feel! Genius. Can't wait to see them in August!

[@EvesRevenge]

This song got me to find STOP accepting defeat and seatch to find "the path thru the mirrored maze." BC I too lost my sense of self somewhere." Thank you Mom and dad for, "[believing] in the power of girls " and Emily Haines for believing in the power song...those days aren't gone, yet, because Emily's memory is strong! And while I can write my point, using numerous Metric songs, easily, it's only because so many of them match, almost ominously, to my life...I'm not an amazingly talented and important rock star, but, my path was way less traveled and has Shakespearean like tragic and traumatic chapters in it...But, " Past is gone...far away, and I got a force I can't contain...and no pill will ever kill, so no one can make a loser of my soul! And I found another way to leave the rGarden of Eden....so Adam's need to stop demonizing or blaming women for what we all are accountable for...No more. I'm going to find some daylight. I hope you clever, Metric fans, enjoyed all that, bc I stopped using quotes and primarily used their lyrics to say all this...much love ppl!

[@philliptrobaugh7578]

I love this woman's voice!

[@karab269]

I never get sick of this song ❤️

[@coreynybom2661]

Emily Haines is not only an old lady, but she is also a genius, I love her.

[@jesseplouvier6374]

What a great song. Her voice is so good. The lyrics are awesome too.

[@andreypivak8512]

It is good.

[@marlowenowl3665]

OMG I'm so happy, this is my favorite song from the album. You guys are amazing 💚 Thank you for all the perfect songs. 💚💚🇧🇷

[@maldn.]

I love Metric, 80s synthpop forever!!!

[@hudooguru2]

This is such a great song. Heard it for the first time at ACL last weekend and can't stop listening to it.

[@jaimebarba619]

Never even heard of this band. I’ll have to check em out

[@killeritta]

I loved your new album! But this song.... OMG! The sounds, the lyrics.. everything it’s perfect 💕

[@ivansnegireff8711]

yep

[@griever455]

my go to song for a hard time...its now or never now

[@nickw6734]

These lyrics accurately describe what my life has been the last 6 years

[@DirtMcGurtskie]

One of my favorite bands. Come back to Portland, OR!

[@Jamesmartens55]

if ever there was an underrated band...

[@andrewyork3869]

The most of the 21st

[@Cnhaddock]

@Patrick Whelpley Honestly- I think the fact that they're a canadian band plays into it quite a bit. If you haven't heard of the beaches give them a shot too.

[@patrickwhelpley1745]

I recently did ! Nice call!

[@SamEsss]

Metric had much bigger success around 10 or so years ago. When I started listening to them much music was still legitimately a thing.

[@lightquest2]

criminally underrated

[@madeleinep.828]

One of my favorite songs ever, without a doubt.

[@rigelj690]

Man I needed this song right about now.

[@RussAnimates]

I just discovered them becuase Radio Paradise played a song of theirs and I had to look them up. Glad I did!

[@chelsielarouque-pocha9927]

Ugh just what I needed for 2021.. I'm glad I just found this during this current moment in life. You brought so many feelings to the surface..some nostalgic, some sad, some new. Thank you Metric for always coming through! Much love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@bk-..24]

Much love from Greece also...

[@purejeenyus787]

"Everything that's under my skin, where I end and begin, still belongs to me" Good thing she's Canadian...

[@Sogonrei]

Love love this song! Metric is such an awesome band. 😍

[@billroubanis4750]

Her lyrics!!!!!!! Pure genius. The greatest lyricist in popular music, bar none. Better than Bob Dylan. I honestly believe that.

[@jeffhutchinson8432]

This has the really cool synthwave vibe with some edge, I am a little late to this party in 2019. Likes all around this video.

[@BalcoraMcFly]

Yeah what the hell Jeff??? You were supposed to be here years ago. We've been waiting ages you inconsiderate music lover!!

[@ieva719]

this song is magic

[@13ss13ss13ss]

Cant wait to hear the whole album! This is my favorite song untill now

[@molonkeyking580]

This feels like life, but only the good parts of life.

[@ResonantFreq528]

Just got into metric in the last few weeks this may be night newest favorite song. Everything from song construction to hooks to lyrics to message is amazing! Definitely feeling it!

[@bunchups413]

What an amazing song. Beautiful, sharp and genuine. So, real.

[@stephanieprowse6279]

I've been a fan of Metric since 2005 they never once disappoint. Music and feel is always phenomenal

[@busybeefitnessexperts-pers9997]

Absolutely brilliant song and classic Metric. Love this album.

[@brandonmartin5667]

AT LEAST I’M CONSISTENT IN MY MADNESS