On & on
Badu Erykah Lyrics


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Oh my my my
I'm feeling high
My moneys gone
I'm all alone
The world is turnin'
Oh what a day
What a day what a day
Peace and blessings manifest with every lesson learn,
If your knowledge were your wealth then it will be well earn
If we were made in his image then call us by our names
Most intellects do not believe in god but they fear us just the same
Oh on and on and on and on
Whew on and on and on and on
I go on and on and on and on
Ohh on and on and on and on
I was born under water with three dollars and six dimes
Yeah you might laugh 'cause you did not do your math
Na qua two...three...
Damn, y'all feel that? Oh...
Qua two...three...
The world keeps turning
Oh what a day what a day what a day
The man that knows something knows that he knows nothing at all
Does it seem colder in your summertime and hotter in your fall
If we were made in his image then call us by our names
Most intellects do not believe in god but they fear us just the same
Oh on and on and on and on
On and on and on and on
I go on and on and on and on
On and on and on and on
I am feeling kinda hungry 'cause my high is coming down
Don't feed me yours 'cause your food does not endure
I think I need a cup of tea, the world keeps burnin'
Oh what a day, what a day what a day
You rush into destruction 'cause you don't have nothin' left
The mother ship can't save you so your ass is goin' get it
If we were made in his image then call us by our names
Most intellects do not believe in god but they fear us just the same
Oh on and on and on and on
On and on and on and on




Ooh ooh wee on and on and on and on
On and on and on and on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Badu Erykah's song 'On & On' open with her expressing feelings of being high and alone while money has been spent. The world keeps turning and Badu sings, 'peace and blessings manifest with every lesson learned,' emphasizing the idea that knowledge is wealth. Her reference to being made in his image and being called by name refers to human beings being created by God. She points to the idea that some intellectuals do not believe in God but still fear them. Badu sings about the inconsistency of temperature and the destruction that comes when we rush into things. The song is an existential commentary on the human condition, applicable to anyone, in any time, in any place.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh my my my
Expressing surprise, excitement and happiness


I'm feeling high
Feeling intense emotions and sensations due to the influence of drugs


My money's gone
Having no money or wealth remaining


I'm all alone
Being by oneself without company or support


The world is turnin'
The planet earth is rotating around its axis


Oh what a day
Expressing excitement or exasperation over how the day went


What a day what a day
Repeating the previous line to emphasize how eventful the day was


Peace and blessings manifest with every lesson learn,
Finding positive outcomes and blessings from every experience and lesson learned


If your knowledge were your wealth then it will be well earn
If one's knowledge was the source of wealth, then it would be valuable and respected


If we were made in his image then call us by our names
Asking to be acknowledged and respected as individuals if we are all created in the image of a higher power


Most intellects do not believe in god but they fear us just the same
The majority of intelligent individuals don't believe in a higher power, but they still respect us and our beliefs


Oh on and on and on and on
Repeating the previous phrase to convey a sense of continuation


Whew on and on and on and on
Expressing relief or exhaustion due to the continuation of events


I go on and on and on and on
Will continue to persist and endure


Ohh on and on and on and on
Expressing satisfaction or comfort from the continuation of something


I was born under water with three dollars and six dimes
A figurative image of being born into difficult circumstances and having limited resources


Yeah you might laugh 'cause you did not do your math
Others might underestimate or belittle one's abilities because they are unaware or ignorant of their true potential


Na qua two...three...
Using non-sensical words to express excitement or to fill a silence


Damn, y'all feel that? Oh...
Expressing surprise, shock, or excitement after feeling or experiencing something intense


Qua two...three...
Repeating the previous nonsense phrase as a continuation of excitement


The world keeps turning
The planet continues to rotate around its axis, despite events or circumstances


Oh what a day what a day what a day
Repeating the previous phrase to emphasize how eventful the day was


The man that knows something knows that he knows nothing at all
A wise person knows that there is always more knowledge to be gained or experiences to be had, no matter how much they know


Does it seem colder in your summertime and hotter in your fall
The seasons and weather patterns may not follow the expected patterns, leaving one surprised or confused


If we were made in his image then call us by our names
Asking to be acknowledged and respected as individuals if we are all created in the image of a higher power


Most intellects do not believe in god but they fear us just the same
The majority of intelligent individuals don't believe in a higher power, but they still respect us and our beliefs


Oh on and on and on and on
Repeating the previous phrase to convey a sense of continuation


On and on and on and on
Continuing to persist and endure


I go on and on and on and on
Will continue to persist and endure


On and on and on and on
Continuing to persist and endure


I am feeling kinda hungry 'cause my high is coming down
Feeling the need to satisfy a physical hunger or need after experiencing intense emotions or sensations


Don't feed me yours 'cause your food does not endure
Asking to receive sustenance or knowledge that will last and be valuable, rather than temporary or fleeting


I think I need a cup of tea, the world keeps burnin'
Expressing a desire for simple relief or comfort in the midst of chaotic or confusing events


Oh what a day, what a day what a day
Repeating the previous phrase to emphasize how eventful the day was


You rush into destruction 'cause you don't have nothin' left
Having nothing left to lose can cause one to act recklessly or be willing to take risks


The mother ship can't save you so your ass is goin' get it
There is no easy escape from the consequences of one's actions, so one must face them head on


If we were made in his image then call us by our names
Asking to be acknowledged and respected as individuals if we are all created in the image of a higher power


Most intellects do not believe in god but they fear us just the same
The majority of intelligent individuals don't believe in a higher power, but they still respect us and our beliefs


Oh on and on and on and on
Repeating the previous phrase to convey a sense of continuation


On and on and on and on
Continuing to persist and endure


Ooh ooh wee on and on and on and on
Expressing satisfaction or comfort from the continuation of something


On and on and on and on
Continuing to persist and endure




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jahmal D. Cantero, Erica Wright

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