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Discography
Earth, Wind & Fire (1971)
The Need of Love (1971)
Last Days and Time (1972)
Head to the Sky (1973)
Open Our Eyes (1974)
That's the Way of the World (1975)
Spirit (1976)
All 'n All (1977)
I Am (1979)
Faces (1980)
Raise! (1981)
Powerlight (1983)
Electric Universe (1983)
Touch the World (1987)
Heritage (1990)
Millennium (1993)
In the Name of Love (1997)
The Promise (2003)
Illumination (2005)
Now, Then & Forever (2013)
Holiday (2014)
The Classic Christmas Album (2015)
Where Do We Go From Here?
Earth Wind & Fire Lyrics
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©1978 ELECTRICBILL MUSIC (ASCAP)/ROCKWOOD MUSIC (BMI)
I saw you tonight
Going through all the motions with me
And wondered inside
If we were truly both sincere
You showed no surprise
When the evening had almost ended
And whispered confused
Tell me where do go from here
Past emotions, filling my memories
Lovers potion that hypnotize
Could it be time has rearranged, what remains
Of the fire that lit our lives, can it still survive
I felt so alone
Though I knew you were right beside me
How could it be so
Will we ever be as near?
To the world we held so dear
Tell me where do go from here?
Where are the thoughts
That disappear, where do we go from here
Past emotions, filling my memories
Lovers potion that hypnotize
Could it be time has rearranged, what remains
of the fire that lit our lives, can it still survive
So now that we know
Something's wrong with our situation
The question remains
Will our thoughts disappear
When there's so much left unclear
Where do we go from here?
Where are the thoughts
That disappear, where do we go from here
The lyrics of Earth, Wind & Fire's "Where Do We Go From Here?" talk about a dilemma in a relationship. The singer observes his lover going through the motions of their relationship without showing any genuine feeling. He wonders if the love they once shared has disappeared and is only a mere memory. The thought of their love fading away fills the singer with nostalgia, and he discovers that something is wrong with their current situation. He struggles to find a solution to their problems and starts to question where they go from here. The song highlights the uncertainties and questions that people often face in relationships and the difficulty in finding solutions to them.
The lyrics contain a plethora of emotive language and imagery. The singer uses terms like "alone," "confused," "disappear," and "memories." These words help evoke a sense of uncertainty and insecurity in relationships. The song's structure is also built around a circular pattern, as the lyrics return to the titular question "where do we go from here?" in each verse. This circle of questioning captures the confusion and lack of clarity that often occurs in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you tonight
I observed you this evening
Going through all the motions with me
Engaging in actions that are typical of our interactions
And wondered inside
Internally questioned
If we were truly both sincere
If we are genuine in our feelings
You showed no surprise
I noticed a lack of astonishment
When the evening had almost ended
Towards the end of the night
And whispered confused
In a perplexed tone
Tell me where do go from here
What course of action should we take next
Past emotions, filling my memories
Previous feelings that are still on my mind
Lovers potion that hypnotize
The enchantment of being in love
Could it be time has rearranged, what remains
Perhaps time has altered what is left
Of the fire that lit our lives, can it still survive
Can the passion that once fueled our relationship still exist
I felt so alone
Despite your physical presence, I felt isolated
Though I knew you were right beside me
Even though I was aware of your location near me
How could it be so
What could have caused this distance
Will we ever be as near?
Can we become close again
To the world we held so dear
To the affectionate world that we cared about
Tell me where do go from here?
What steps should we take to fix our situation
Where are the thoughts
Where have the ideas gone
That disappear, where do we go from here
What is our next action due to our lost thoughts
So now that we know
Being aware of our issue
Something's wrong with our situation
There is something not right in our current circumstances
The question remains
There is still uncertainty
Will our thoughts disappear
Will our ideas vanish
When there's so much left unclear
When there is still so much unknown
Where do we go from here?
What is our next step due to our confusion
Where are the thoughts
Where have the ideas gone
That disappear, where do we go from here
What is our next action due to our lost thoughts
Contributed by Mason H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.