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Further On Up the Road
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Further on up the road someone's gonna hurt you like you hurt me.
Further on up the road, baby, just you wait and see.
You gotta reap just what you sow; that old saying is true.
You gotta reap just what you sow; that old saying is true.
Just like you mistreat someone, someone's gonna mistreat you.
You been laughing, pretty baby, someday you're gonna be crying.
Further on up the road you'll find out I wasn't lying.
Further on up the road someone's gonna hurt you like you hurt me.
Further on up the road someone's gonna hurt you like you hurt me.
Further on up the road, baby, just you wait and see.
The Band's song "Further on Up the Road" is a warning to a lover who has hurt the singer in the past, that they will face consequences for their actions. In the first verse, the singer tells the lover that someone will hurt them like they hurt him, emphasizing the cyclical nature of hurtful behavior. The second verse alludes to the idea of karma, that one will reap what they sow, and warns the lover that mistreatment of others can come back around to them. The third verse speaks directly to the lover, telling them that their laughter will one day turn to tears and they will realize the singer was telling the truth.
The chorus of the song repeats the warning that someone will hurt the lover like they hurt the singer, with an added emphasis on waiting and seeing the consequences of their actions. The song is a classic example of the blues genre, with its simple yet powerful lyrics and emotive guitar playing.
Overall, "Further on Up the Road" is a powerful warning to those who mistreat others, that their actions will have consequences in the future. It is a message that resonates with many people, as it touches on universal themes of karma and the golden rule.
Line by Line Meaning
Further on up the road someone's gonna hurt you like you hurt me.
Just as you inflicted pain upon me, someone will eventually do the same to you.
Further on up the road, baby, just you wait and see.
As time passes, you'll inevitably experience the same hurt you caused.
You gotta reap just what you sow; that old saying is true.
Every action has a consequence and you will face the results of the hurt you've caused.
Just like you mistreat someone, someone's gonna mistreat you.
Treat others cruelly and expect the same treatment in return.
You been laughing, pretty baby, someday you're gonna be crying.
The joy you've taken from causing pain will eventually turn into sorrow when you experience the same.
Further on up the road you'll find out I wasn't lying.
Eventually the truth will be revealed and you'll regret your actions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON ROBEY, M VEASEY JOE
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