Where Do We Go From Here
Don Williams & The Pozo Seco Singers Lyrics
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They turned off the water; I'm behind on my rent.
Last night I drank my last beer,
And where do I go from here?
I've been laid off since Monday before.
The union is holdin' out, hopin' for more.
Well, I could be laid off for years.
Where do I go from here?
Sittin' at the kitchen table,
Staring at my unpaid bills.
Sometimes I feel so unable:
It's the boredom, not the worry that kills.
Oh where do I go from here.
Where do you go when nobody needs you?
Why can't you sleep when there's nothin' else to do?
And why are your thoughts so unclear?
Oh, where do you go? Where do you go?
Where do you go from here?
I don't like complaining and I could use a rest,
But my sofa and chairs just got repossessed.
And my pride is the next thing, I fear.
Oh, where do I go? Where do I go?
Where do I go from here?
Tell me where do I go? Where can I go?
Where can I go from here?
The song "Where Do We Go From Here" by Don Williams and The Pozo Seco Singers tells the story of a person who is struggling to make ends meet. The lyrics describe the singer's difficult economic situation, with no groceries left in the house, unpaid bills, and no money for rent. They have been laid off from work and the union is holding out for a better deal. The singer feels trapped in their situation without any clear way out. The chorus repeats the question "where do I go from here?" over and over, emphasizing the feeling of hopelessness and uncertainty.
The verses tell a story of increasing desperation. First, the singer is out of groceries and behind on rent. Next, they have been laid off and fear that they could be unemployed for a long time. Finally, they reveal that their furniture has been repossessed and they are losing their pride along with it. The kitchen table becomes a symbol of the singer's anxiety, as they stare at their unpaid bills and feel overwhelmed by their situation. The repeating melody of the song reinforces the sense of being stuck, with no clear direction to take.
Overall, "Where Do We Go From Here" is a poignant song about the challenges of facing economic hardship. It speaks to the universal experience of feeling overwhelmed by financial difficulties and uncertain about the future. Through its powerful lyrics and memorable melody, the song captures the sense of being trapped and searching for a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
The groceries are gone, my pay cheque is spent.
I have run out of food and money.
They turned off the water; I'm behind on my rent.
I am unable to pay my rent and the water company has disconnected my water supply.
Last night I drank my last beer,
I have finished my last alcoholic drink.
And where do I go from here?
What can I do now?
I've been laid off since Monday before.
I have been unemployed since the Monday before.
The union is holdin' out, hopin' for more.
The union is not agreeing to the terms of the employer and hoping for a better offer.
Well, I could be laid off for years.
I could be without a job for a long time.
Oh, where do I go from here?
What can I do in this situation?
Sittin' at the kitchen table,
I am sitting at the kitchen table.
Staring at my unpaid bills.
I am looking at my bills that I am unable to pay.
Sometimes I feel so unable:
At times, I feel incapable.
It's the boredom, not the worry that kills.
It's not the worry about my circumstances that is affecting me, it's the boredom.
Oh where do I go from here.
What can I do now?
Where do you go when nobody needs you?
Where can you turn to when no one requires your services or help?
Why can't you sleep when there's nothin' else to do?
Why is it difficult to sleep when there are no other activities to do?
And why are your thoughts so unclear?
Why are my thoughts muddled and uncertain?
Oh, where do you go? Where do you go?
What can you do in such circumstances?
I don't like complaining and I could use a rest,
I don't want to complain but I need to rest.
But my sofa and chairs just got repossessed.
My sofa and chairs have been taken away by the bank as I was unable to make payments.
And my pride is the next thing, I fear.
I am worried that my next loss will be my pride.
Oh, where do I go? Where do I go?
What can I do now?
Tell me where do I go? Where can I go?
What are my options? Where can I turn to?
Where can I go from here?
What options do I have in my current situation?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Holland, Eddie Holland
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