What Goes On
Elizabeth Mitchell Lyrics

The song "What Goes On" by Elizabeth Mitchell is an introspective and contemplative piece that delves into the emotions and thoughts that can run amok in our minds. The repetitiveness of the phrase, "What goes on in your mind?" serves as a haunting mantra that echoes throughout the song. The singer expresses a feeling of uncertainty as she admits that she thinks she is falling down and that she is upside down. It is as though she is lost and disoriented, and she implores the listener to be good and do what they should because that will make everything alright.

The song takes on a surreal quality when she speaks of flying from side to side and seeing bells up in the sky that someone has cut the string in two. This creates an eerie and unsettling image that something has been drastically altered or damaged. However, the overall message of the song is hopeful as the singer reassures herself and the listener that if they are good and do what they should, everything will eventually work out.

In "What Goes On," Elizabeth Mitchell has created a thought-provoking piece that touches on the universal themes of doubt, uncertainty, and hope. The dark imagery contrasts with the message of the song's overall message of hopefulness, emphasizing the importance of staying positive even in difficult times.