Keep On
Bernard Collins Lyrics
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Keep on keeping on
Don′t stop
Cause I don't wanna be late
Standing outside
I′ve got to be on the inside
Cause too long I've been given
So now is my time, my time to ride it (now is my time).
Cause too long I've been down
For years. For years
Cause I′ve been pushed around
And let chance all the time
But I still think I′ll make it (I'll make t, I′ll make it)
With jah love I'll surely break it
Keep on, keeping on
Keep on keeping on
Don′t stop
Cause too long I've been down
For years. For years
Cause I′ve been pushed around
And that changed all the time
But I still I can make it (I'll make it, I'll make it)
So let me, jah, I′ll break it
Keep on, keeping on
Keep on keeping on
Don′t stop
Keep on, keeping on
Keep on keeping on
Alright
Keep on, keeping on
Keep on keeping on
Alright
Keep on, keeping on
Keep on keeping on
Don't stop
In Bernard Collins's song 'Keep on,' he talks about staying perseverant and following one's dreams, despite the odds stacked against them. The song begins with the repetition of 'keep on keeping on,' which could be interpreted as a mantra to keep pushing through difficult circumstances. Bernard Collins then sings about how being outside of an experience is not enough, and he needs to be on the inside to succeed. He acknowledges that he has been given too much time that he must begin to act on.
The second verse is about Collins's past struggles, where he has been down for years and pushed around. Nevertheless, he believes that he can still push forward and succeed, especially with the support of Jah love. The last verse is similar to the first, where Collins repeats the refrain of keep on keeping on, emphasizing the important message of determination and perseverance.
Overall, Bernard Collins's song 'Keep on' carries a message of hope and determination, urging listeners to keep pushing forward, even when faced with opposition.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep on, keeping on
Keep persevering and moving forward
Keep on keeping on
Continue progressing and don't lose momentum
Don't stop
Don't give up or quit
Cause I don't wanna be late
There's a sense of urgency to achieve success
Standing outside
Being left out or excluded from opportunities
I′ve got to be on the inside
Desire to be included and involved
Cause too long I've been given
Wasted too much time and opportunities
And be prayed
Hope for divine intervention or guidance
So now is my time, my time to ride it (now is my time).
Finally ready to take advantage of current opportunities
Cause too long I've been down
Been struggling or unsuccessful for a significant amount of time
For years. For years
Long period of time
Cause I′ve been pushed around
Received unfair treatment or been taken advantage of
And let chance all the time
Left things to luck or fate
But I still think I′ll make it (I'll make t, I′ll make it)
Remain hopeful and determined to succeed
With jah love I'll surely break it
Belief in divine love and support to overcome obstacles
Alright
Acknowledgment and acceptance of the situation and moving forward
Don't stop
Reiterating the importance of staying persistent
Writer(s): Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers, Trevant Hardson, Royme Robinson, Imani Wilcox
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