where do you go
ERIC AND THE VIKINGS Lyrics


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Good evening
How's everybody feeling out there
Y'all good? Teh
I talk my shit again?

I really don't know where we should go from here
It feels like time is escaping
I don't want to waste it no
But in the back of my mind
It feels like, like we should just let it go
Where do we go?

You ain't gotta adore me or keep it friendly
And even if you ain't for me, don't be against me
Your people tell you ignore me and say it simply
But you get lonely and call me, that always tempts me
We get caught in the moment and then we fall back
Then I get horny and you take that as a crawl back
Now there's an irony hidden if you can call it that
I walk all over you, yet you be on my doormat
And unbeknownst to you, that whole plan of attack
She sayin' only with me does her sanity lack
Her truth come out when she drunk, but I amnesty that
I talk logic and she screamin' profanity back
Now when I think long term, you can't hand me that
But for now she need a crutch
There I am to take advantage of the handicap
Just me givin' you truth, I don't demand it back
Guess I'm just a fan of facts, hope you understandin' that

I really don't know where we should go from here
It feels like time is escaping
I don't want to waste it no
But in the back of my mind
It feels like, like we should just let it go
Where do we go?

Check it, I'm like royalty around y'all
Down to fall with niggas I feel as loyal as me
Which is prolly why loyalty is my downfall
Got few friends that be coyin' me to count more
But steel sharpens steel, let me sound off
Still gotta question your will and what you're down for
It's real, I question your wheels, wish they was round more
The ilk of your found cloth are you built for the downpour
All I try to do is lead by example
Seems some are content with niggas feedin' them a sample
Tried to create a path, know the streets can be a handful
Me I made it out without degrees on the mantle
Though my money good, I'm overseas gettin' ample
It'll never mean the snakes and all the leeches I can handle
The bond is broke now, I believe it's gettin' trampled
Gotta pick up your pants, wear your creases like a man do

I really don't know where we should go from here
It feels like time is escaping
I don't want to waste it no
But in the back of my mind
It feels like, like we should just let it go
Where do we go?

It's been weeks now, maybe we both feel so weak now
Time's past, should be cool for us to speak now
And you got so much pride, was no surprise
I had to reach out, shit, you used to creep through my house
Outside of bein' fine, I always said you was cool
You would leave in time to get your son ready for school
And I'll admit, that was admirable
Suckin' me off every night without you ever losin' sight of what you had to do
Fucked for seven months straight, shit was magical
You broke it off over shit that wasn't factual
How could I fuck with you?
With you actin' so gullible and all, I'm reluctant to move forward
You fell in love with me quick, was down to wait for me
But that held us down, was like a weight for me
You wanted answers
Said we can't keep fuckin' without a title, you won't sit back idle
And to me it was intangibles
Reasons I couldn't be the man for you
Part of why a nigga ran from you
Part of why I was passive and dismissive
Why we had that awkward goodbye and I ain't fix it
Why I let your Bimmer pull off and I ain't miss it
I lied cause the truth was really none of your business
I felt like the hostings, was a hoe thing
Late nights, strip clubs, really the whole thing
But that's my own baggage in fact
Plus you slept with other rappers at that
Just some shit that tamed my own brain, this is after the fact
It's my bad, not yours, I know the past is the past
I'm hopin' all's forgiven, you not stuck in that time
Maybe we can fuck one last time, I'm playin' with you
Here's to bein' grown and communicatin' issues
We was never together but a nigga stayin' with you

I really don't know where we should go from here
It feels like time is escaping
I don't want to waste it no
But in the back of my mind
It feels like we should just let it go
Where do we go

Where do we go from here?
What are we doin'?
Where do we come from?
Where do we go from here?
Can I talk my shit again?
Joey
Where do we go from here?

Parks let me get one more

I remember it like it just happened
Scratch that, can't dismember it, it just happened
Funny how one death'll let these mishaps in
That's exactly what's about to occur
I defer, here's the stinger
I'm right where I grew up and lost my finger
How we let it all linger?
Whole family in black where you used to reside
All here to say our final goodbyes
Them to you, me to them
My thought with every tear that I cried
Whole mornin' I was mournin' family that had survived
Now that you are gone, you took with you all of the magic that you performed
And so our issues of a much deeper root is born
The weight fell, don't know who it's on
And since our glue is gone, this is how we movin' on
Truth in song, all quiet like the mute is on
Speak to me from Heaven above if I'm doin' this wrong

Say somethin'
Just let a nigga know you hear me
Where do we go from here?
Rest in peace
What up?
What are we doin'
Where do we go from here?
Understand me?
Do anybody hear me?
Joey




I love you
Where do we go from here?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of ERIC AND THE VIKINGS's song Where Do You Go, are a reflection of a complicated and tumultuous relationship. The singer of the song is torn between wanting to move on from the relationship and also not wasting time. The opening lines conjure up a sense of confusion and uncertainty about where the relationship stands. The singer doesn't know where to go from here as time seems to be slipping away, and they are unsure if it's time to let go. The lyrics describe the push and pull of a relationship where the love is still there but so is the pain.


Throughout the song, the lyrics shift between moments of vulnerability and moments of defiance. There is a sense that the singer understands that the relationship is not healthy or sustainable, but they keep getting drawn back to it. The lyrics describe how the singer feels frustrated by their partner's lack of support, and yet their loneliness drives them back into the relationship. There is an unspoken emotional connection between the two that keeps pulling them back together, even though they know they are not right for each other.


In conclusion, ERIC AND THE VIKINGS's song Where Do You Go, is a poignant and reflective exploration of a complicated and tumultuous relationship. It captures the complexities of love, pain, and loss, and how our emotions can pull us in different directions.


Line by Line Meaning

Good evening
Greetings, acknowledging the audience


How's everybody feeling out there
Inquiring about the well-being of the audience


Y'all good? Teh
Asking if the audience is doing well


I talk my shit again?
Asking if it is acceptable to express oneself


I really don't know where we should go from here
Feeling uncertain about the future direction


It feels like time is escaping
Feeling like time is passing by quickly


I don't want to waste it no
Not wanting to squander time


But in the back of my mind
Despite this, there is a lingering thought


It feels like, like we should just let it go
Suggesting that it may be best to move on


Where do we go?
Questioning the next step or direction


You ain't gotta adore me or keep it friendly
Not expecting adoration or friendliness


And even if you ain't for me, don't be against me
Asking for neutrality if not in support


Your people tell you ignore me and say it simply
Being advised by others to dismiss me


But you get lonely and call me, that always tempts me
When feeling lonely, you reach out to me


We get caught in the moment and then we fall back
Getting carried away and then retracting


Then I get horny and you take that as a crawl back
Feeling aroused, and you interpret it as a return


Now there's an irony hidden if you can call it that
An ironic situation, if you can label it as such


I walk all over you, yet you be on my doormat
Taking advantage of your presence yet you are always there


And unbeknownst to you, that whole plan of attack
Without your knowledge, my entire strategy


She sayin' only with me does her sanity lack
Claiming that only with me is she not sane


Her truth come out when she drunk, but I amnesty that
When she is intoxicated, her true feelings surface, but I excuse it


I talk logic and she screamin' profanity back
Engaging in logical discussions, while she responds with profanity


Now when I think long term, you can't hand me that
Considering the future, you can't offer what I need


But for now she need a crutch
Presently, she relies on me for support


There I am to take advantage of the handicap
I am there to exploit her vulnerability


Just me givin' you truth, I don't demand it back
Sharing my honesty without expecting reciprocation


Guess I'm just a fan of facts, hope you understandin' that
I appreciate the truth, I hope you comprehend


Check it, I'm like royalty around y'all
Asserting one's superiority among others


Down to fall with niggas I feel as loyal as me
Willingly standing up for those who are as loyal as I am


Which is prolly why loyalty is my downfall
Possibly the reason why loyalty causes my downfall


Got few friends that be coyin' me to count more
Few friends encouraging me to trust more people


But steel sharpens steel, let me sound off
Challenging oneself to grow stronger through adversity


Still gotta question your will and what you're down for
Still doubting your determination and commitment


It's real, I question your wheels, wish they was round more
I doubt your intentions, wishing they were more consistent


The ilk of your found cloth are you built for the downpour
The type of people you associate with, are you prepared for difficult times


All I try to do is lead by example
My intention is to guide through my actions


Seems some are content with niggas feedin' them a sample
Some are satisfied with only receiving a taste of success


Tried to create a path, know the streets can be a handful
Attempting to carve a way forward in challenging circumstances


Me I made it out without degrees on the mantle
I achieved success without traditional qualifications


Though my money good, I'm overseas gettin' ample
While I have financial stability and abundance overseas


It'll never mean the snakes and all the leeches I can handle
It doesn't mean I can handle the deceitful and opportunistic people


The bond is broke now, I believe it's gettin' trampled
The connection is now broken and I think it's being disregarded


Gotta pick up your pants, wear your creases like a man do
You need to take responsibility and face the consequences like an adult


It's been weeks now, maybe we both feel so weak now
After some time has passed, maybe we both feel vulnerable


Time's past, should be cool for us to speak now
Enough time has passed, it should be okay for us to communicate


And you got so much pride, was no surprise
You possess a lot of pride, it was expected


I had to reach out, shit, you used to creep through my house
I had to make the first move, you used to secretly visit me


Outside of bein' fine, I always said you was cool
Beyond your physical attractiveness, I always thought you were great


You would leave in time to get your son ready for school
You would leave early to ensure your son is prepared for school


And I'll admit, that was admirable
I have to acknowledge that was commendable


Suckin' me off every night without you ever losin' sight of what you had to do
Engaging in sexual acts every night without neglecting your responsibilities


Fucked for seven months straight, shit was magical
Having sexual relations consistently for seven months, it was enchanting


You broke it off over shit that wasn't factual
You ended the relationship over false information


How could I fuck with you?
How could I be intimate with you?


With you actin' so gullible and all, I'm reluctant to move forward
Considering your gullibility, I am hesitant to progress


You fell in love with me quick, was down to wait for me
You developed strong feelings for me rapidly and were willing to wait


But that held us down, was like a weight for me
Although it anchored us, it felt burdensome to me


You wanted answers
You sought clarity


Said we can't keep fuckin' without a title, you won't sit back idle
You asserted that we can't continue a physical relationship without a commitment,


And to me it was intangibles
To me, it was less about labels and more about other qualities


Reasons I couldn't be the man for you
The reasons I couldn't fulfill the role you needed


Part of why a nigga ran from you
One reason why I distanced myself from you


Part of why I was passive and dismissive
Another reason why I acted distant and uninterested


Why we had that awkward goodbye and I ain't fix it
Why we had an uncomfortable farewell and I didn't resolve it


Why I let your Bimmer pull off and I ain't miss it
Why I allowed your car to drive away without expressing regret


I lied cause the truth was really none of your business
I deceived you because the truth was not your concern


I felt like the hostings, was a hoe thing
I felt like the events were promiscuous


Late nights, strip clubs, really the whole thing
Late nights at strip clubs, the complete scenario


But that's my own baggage in fact
However, that is my personal burden


Plus you slept with other rappers at that
Additionally, you had sexual relations with other rappers


Just some shit that tamed my own brain, this is after the fact
Just some information that affected my own mindset, after the fact


It's my bad, not yours, I know the past is the past
It's my fault, not yours, I understand that the past is behind us


I'm hopin' all's forgiven, you not stuck in that time
I hope you have forgiven me and have moved on from that period


Maybe we can fuck one last time, I'm playin' with you
Perhaps we can be intimate one final time, just kidding with you


Here's to bein' grown and communicatin' issues
Let's celebrate maturity and discussing our problems


We was never together but a nigga stayin' with you
We were never officially in a relationship, but I was still with you


Where do we go from here?
Questioning the future direction of the relationship


What are we doin'?
Questioning the current status of the relationship


Where do we come from?
Reflecting on the history of the relationship


Where do we go from here?
Asking about the next steps or decisions


Can I talk my shit again?
Requesting permission to express oneself once more


Joey
Referring to a person named Joey


Where do we go from here?
Asking about the future direction of the relationship


Parks let me get one more
Requesting another opportunity to speak


I remember it like it just happened
Recalling a past event vividly


Scratch that, can't dismember it, it just happened
Trying to forget it, but it remains fresh in memory


Funny how one death'll let these mishaps in
Surprising how a death can bring up past mistakes


That's exactly what's about to occur
That's precisely what is going to happen


I defer, here's the stinger
I step back, here is the painful truth


I'm right where I grew up and lost my finger
I am in the same place where I had a significant loss


How we let it all linger?
How did we allow it to persist for so long?


Whole family in black where you used to reside
The entire family wearing black in the place you used to live


All here to say our final goodbyes
Everyone gathered to bid their last farewells


Them to you, me to them
They pay their respects to you, and I pay mine to them


My thought with every tear that I cried
Thinking of you with every tear that I shed


Whole mornin' I was mournin' family that had survived
I spent the morning grieving for the family members who are still alive


Now that you are gone, you took with you all of the magic that you performed
Now that you passed away, you took all the special moments and memories with you


And so our issues of a much deeper root is born
As a result, deeper problems arose


The weight fell, don't know who it's on
The burden was placed, but it's unclear who is responsible


And since our glue is gone, this is how we movin' on
With our connection severed, this is how we progress


Truth in song, all quiet like the mute is on
Conveying truth in the music, all silent as if muted


Speak to me from Heaven above if I'm doin' this wrong
If I'm handling this incorrectly, communicate with me from above


Say somethin'
Requesting a response or communication


Just let a nigga know you hear me
Simply inform me that you understand


Where do we go from here?
Questioning the future direction


Rest in peace
Wishing peace to the departed


What up?
Asking how someone is doing


What are we doin'
Questioning the nature of the current situation


Where do we go from here?
Asking about the next steps or decisions


Understand me?
Requesting comprehension


Do anybody hear me?
Asking if anyone is listening


Joey
Referring to a person named Joey


I love you
Expressing love for someone


Where do we go from here?
Questioning the future direction




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Joe Budden

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Comments from YouTube:

Clifford L Moore

WHAT A BIG HIT I ALWAYS LOVED THE TRACK

Howard Griffin

beautiful,what a voice

soln4suhreborn

I can't see how in the world I overlooked this gem!! I'm pretty sure many guys have asked a lady that same question once or twice.... "Where do you go when you're not with me??" I know I have.

Clifford L Moore

One of our best records real talk great song dont you just love it

CANDICE GHANT

This jam is smooth..
Softouch sung bckgd....
With his fellas🎶🎶🎶

Clifford L Moore

Happy New Year 2020 still sound Great

Jonathan Peters

Eddie Kendricks recorded a more uptempo version of this song for his eponymous third solo album.

Clifford L Moore

Thank you all for keeping Our music alive" LOL Cliff of Eric and the Vikings

TheBigal1964

lovely tune

Larry White

Very nice song

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