On And On
BISHOP STEPHEN Lyrics
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They go lots of pretty women
Steal your money
Then they break your heart
Lonesome sue, she's in love with ol'Sam
Take him from the fire into the frying pan
On and on
She just keeps on trying
On and on, On and on, On and on
Poor ol'Jimmy
Sits alone in the moonlight
Saw his woman kiss another man
So he takes a ladder
Steals the stars from the sky
Puts on sinatra and starts to cry
On and on
He just keeps on trying
And he smiles when he feels like crying
On and on, On and on, On and on
When the first time is the last time
It can make you feel so bad
But if you know it, show it
Hold on tight
Don't let her say: Goodnight
Got the sun on my shoulders
And my toes in the sand
My woman's left me for the some other man
Aw, but I don't care
I'll just dream and stay tan
Toos up my heart to see where it lands
On and on
I just keep on trying
And I smile when I feel like dying
On and on (9x)
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The lyrics to Bishop Stephen's "On and On" tell a story of heartbreak, perseverance, and resilience. The first verse sets the scene in Jamaica, where pretty women steal money and break hearts. Lonesome Sue is in a relationship with Ol' Sam, who she takes from one bad situation into another. Despite the hardships, she keeps trying and smiling even when she feels like crying. The second verse introduces Jimmy, who catches his woman kissing another man, leaving him alone in the moonlight. He takes extreme measures, stealing the stars from the sky and crying to Sinatra. Despite the heartache, he keeps trying and smiling. The third and final verse brings the perspective of the singer, who has been left by his woman for another man. He doesn't care and just dreams while staying tan. Despite the hurt he feels, he keeps trying and smiling even when he feels like dying. The repeated chorus emphasizes the resilience of the characters in the story.
Overall, the song is about the ups and downs of relationships and how important it is to keep trying even when things get tough. Each character faces hardship and heartbreak but chooses to keep going, showing a strength of character that inspires the singer. The lyrics are full of vivid images, from the pretty women in Jamaica to the stolen stars in the sky.
Line by Line Meaning
Down in Jamaica
In Jamaica there are plenty of beautiful women
They go lots of pretty women
Lots of beautiful women in Jamaica
Steal your money
These women will steal your money
Then they break your heart
After stealing, they will break your heart
Lonesome sue, she's in love with ol'Sam
Lonesome Sue is in love with a guy named Ol’ Sam
Take him from the fire into the frying pan
She takes him from one bad situation to an even worse one
On and on
This cycle keeps repeating
She just keeps on trying
Sue keeps trying to find love
And she smiles when she feels like crying
Sue tries to stay positive even when she's upset
On and on, On and on, On and on
The cycle continues
Poor ol'Jimmy
Jimmy is having a tough time
Sits alone in the moonlight
He's sitting by himself at night
Saw his woman kiss another man
He saw his woman cheat on him
So he takes a ladder
Jimmy tries to find a solution to make things right
Steals the stars from the sky
He takes something beautiful and mysterious
Puts on sinatra and starts to cry
He listens to Frank Sinatra and cries
On and on
The cycle continues for Jimmy too
He just keeps on trying
Jimmy wants to keep fighting for love
And he smiles when he feels like crying
He tries to stay positive through his struggles
On and on, On and on, On and on
The cycle continues for both of them
When the first time is the last time
If your first love ends up being your last love, it's tough
It can make you feel so bad
It can be really painful
But if you know it, show it
But if you love someone, don't be afraid to show it
Hold on tight
Hang in there
Don't let her say: Goodnight
Don't give up on love
Got the sun on my shoulders
The sun shines on me
And my toes in the sand
I'm standing in sand
My woman's left me for the some other man
My woman left me for someone else
Aw, but I don't care
I'm okay with it
I'll just dream and stay tan
I'll keep dreaming and enjoying life
Toos up my heart to see where it lands
I'll take a chance on love again
I just keep on trying
I keep trying to find love
And I smile when I feel like dying
I try to stay positive through my pain
On and on (9x)
The cycle continues endlessly
Contributed by Michael N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tommyharmon214
Songs of the 70s were feel good songs that made you feel sweet.
“When the first time is the last time
Can make you feel so bad
But if you know it, show it
Hold on tight
Don't let her say goodnight
Got the sun on my shoulders
And my toes in the sand
Woman's left me for the some other man
Aw, but I don't care
I'll just dream and stay tan
Toss up my heart and see where it lands“
@darrylbailey3279
I am a black man from the hood. This song and tracks like this from the 70s are priceless. Music is not the same. D. Antonio Bailey
@mikeg3439
So much from the 70's. Some of the best rock, funk, motown, everything. I miss it.
@MrMykeStrong
Facts!
@finkelsteinshitkid1299
Great music, and art is always being made, but it’s definitely not as easy to find in today’s world.
@catsmeow6848
I grew up on his music.....REAL MUSIC back then....
@nanjacks913
Fact!
@_Tone
I’m 18 and it’s hard to find people that have the same music taste I do. I often listen to this song bc it reminds me of my mom
@deantunkara1567
You and your mom shared the same great taste. As did mine. Bless.
@gmamah9559
This makes me so happy, Antonio! I sang this to my own baby who is now 30. I love to think he remembers forever. Thanks for that. <3
@michaelbracken1714
❤