I Go To Rio
Company Lyrics


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Where do I go
Follow the river
Where do I go
Follow the gulls

Where is the something
Where is the someone
That tells me why I live and die

Where do I go
Follow the children
Where do I go
Follow their smiles

Is there an answer
In their sweet faces
That tells me why I live and die

Follow the wind song
Follow the thunder
Follow the neon in young lovers' eyes

Down to the gutter
Up to the glitter
Into the city
Where the truth lies

Where do I go
Follow my heartbeat
Where do I go
Follow my hand

Where will they lead me
And will I ever
Discover why I live and die

Why do I live (beads, flowers)
Why do I die (freedom, happiness)
Tell my why (beads, flowers)
Tell me where (freedom, happiness)




Tell my why (beads, flowers)
Tell me why (freedom!)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Company's song "I Go To Rio" delve into themes of searching for meaning and purpose in life, reflecting on existential questions and the universal quest for understanding one's place in the world. The repetition of "Where do I go" serves as a poignant refrain that underscores the singer's sense of lostness and yearning for guidance. The imagery of following the river, the gulls, and the children suggests a desire to find solace and answers in nature and innocence.


The references to seeking "the something" and "the someone" who can provide insight into the meaning of existence reflect a deep sense of introspection and a search for purpose beyond the mundane routines of daily life. The lyrics suggest a profound longing for clarity and understanding, as the singer grapples with the mysteries of life and death. The juxtaposition of following the wind song, the thunder, and the neon lights in lovers' eyes evokes a sense of longing for connection and enlightenment in a world filled with both beauty and chaos.


The contrast between the imagery of the gutter and the glitter, the city streets where truth lies, further explores the dichotomies of life and the complexities of seeking truth in a world filled with illusions and uncertainties. The singer's journey to follow their heartbeat and their hand symbolizes a personal quest for self-discovery and a search for one's inner compass. The uncertainty of where these paths will lead and the ultimate question of whether they will find the answers they seek adds a sense of urgency and introspection to the lyrics.


The repeated questioning of "Why do I live" and "Why do I die" coupled with the plea to be told why and where reflects a deep yearning for understanding and a longing for freedom and happiness. The juxtaposition of beads, flowers, freedom, and happiness suggests a complex interplay between material desires and spiritual fulfillment, hinting at the singer's struggle to find purpose and fulfillment in a world that often feels confusing and contradictory. Overall, "I Go To Rio" explores the universal themes of seeking meaning, grappling with existential questions, and yearning for clarity and purpose in the journey of life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Galt Mac Dermot, Gerome Ragni, James Rado

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@erinfraise6154

Love him, and this song is sublime

@clairegillis-ki6zs

What a showman!

@judiesims6402

I loved him and this song!

@tonyarianomendes5741

ARTISTA CONSAGRADO..! MUITO LINDO..! BEAUTIFUL...! I GO TO RIO... BEAUTIFUL...!

@tropimalus

Great music.

@TheSeeszter

Saw him many times in person and HE; TORE THE HOUSE DOWN AT TRUMP CASINO, in New Jersey in the 80's.............LOVE HIM, HONOR HIM and STILL LISTEN TO HIS CD'S SEVERAL TIMES A MONTH~~ What a performer~~~ Godspeed and I know you are not resting IN PEACE; there was nothing peaceful about you; what a act; actually was INTOXICATING~~~~LOVE YOU FOREVER BABY~

@Themanwhocameback2

Pricelessly funny - the piano keeps on playing even when he


takes his hands away from it! I saw PeterAllen perform several times back int e 1970's , and as this song puts it, "What a blast!"

@davidmasters2408

He co-wrote I Honestly Love You which Olivia Newton-John recorded and won Grammy awards for in 1974

@BlakeGildaphish76

It took more than one person to write that song??

@victor78832

Tocou na Rádio Diário FM 99,7 de Ribeirão Preto (Brasil)

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