Go Johnny Go
Eruption Lyrics


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He was a lonely boy from nowhere's land
Trying to find a place to lay his head
For he knew for sure that no one cared
So he tried his best now everywhere

Go Johnny Go, Go Johnny Go, Go Johnny Go
Go Johnny Go, Go Johnny Go, Go Johnny Go, go, go
Oh, he was a lonely boy from nowhere's land,...

Listen John B. you are so young
There is a place, somewhere over yonder
Where you can go, to see some wonders
Where even birds don't need to fly

Keep on walking, come to eleven
Won't belong, before you reach your heaven

Keep on walking,...
Keep on walking,...
Keep on walking,...

Go Johnny Go, Go Johnny Go, Go Johnny Go
Go Johnny Go, Go Johnny Go, Go Johnny Go, go, go

Oh, he was a lonely boy from nowhere's land,...

Listen John B., you are so young,...

Keep on walking, come to eleven




Won't belong, before you reach your heaven
Keep on walking,...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eruption's song Go Johnny Go depict the story of a lonely boy from nowhere's land who is searching for a place to belong. He feels that nobody cares about him and has thus taken to trying his best at everything he does, hoping to find some sort of recognition or approval. The chorus of the song tells Johnny to keep going despite the difficulties he faces and that there is a place he can go to where he will find wonders and even birds won't need to fly.


The verses of the song further highlight Johnny's struggle to fit in and his determination to keep going. The second verse addresses him directly, telling him that he is still young and has a whole life ahead of him. It encourages him to keep walking and eventually, he will reach his "heaven." The repetition of the phrase "keep on walking" reinforces this message of perseverance and resilience. Overall, the lyrics of Go Johnny Go are a poignant reminder that no matter how difficult life may seem, one should never give up hope and keep pushing forward.


Line by Line Meaning

He was a lonely boy from nowhere's land
He was a boy who felt alone and disconnected from any place he could call home


Trying to find a place to lay his head
He was constantly searching for a place where he could belong and feel at ease


For he knew for sure that no one cared
He was aware that nobody paid attention to him or his struggles


So he tried his best now everywhere
He endeavored to make the best of every situation he found himself in


Listen John B. you are so young
A voice tells John, who is still inexperienced and youthful, to pay attention


There is a place, somewhere over yonder
There's a spot beyond the horizon, far away from his current location


Where you can go, to see some wonders
Where John can travel and experience amazing things


Where even birds don't need to fly
A place so magnificent that birds don't even need to spread their wings to enjoy it


Keep on walking, come to eleven
John is instructed to continue walking and make it to a certain spot called 'eleven'


Won't belong, before you reach your heaven
He's promised that it won't take long for him to reach his own version of paradise


Go Johnny Go, Go Johnny Go, Go Johnny Go
A chant meant to motivate Johnny to keep going and not give up


Go Johnny Go, Go Johnny Go, Go Johnny Go, go, go
The same chant, even more intense


Oh, he was a lonely boy from nowhere's land,...
Repeating the opening line to reinforce the sense of isolation and despair


Keep on walking,...
Repeating the previous two lines as a way to encourage John to persevere


Keep on walking,...
Once more, the same phrase, to really make sure John receives the message




Writer(s): eric a. kingsley

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He was a lonely boy from nowhere's land
Trying to find a place to lay his head
For he knew for sure that no one cared
So he tried his best now everywhere

Go Johnny, go Johnny, go Johnny go
Go Johnny, go Johnny, go Johnny go, go, go

Oh, he was a lonely boy from nowhere's land
Trying to find a place to lay his head
For he knew for sure that no one cared
So he tried his best now everywhere

Listen John B. you are so young
There is a place, somewhere over yonder
Where you can go, to see some wonders
Where even birds don't need to fly
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Keep on walking, come to eleven
Won't be long before you reach your heaven
Keep on walking, come to eleven
Won't be long before you reach your heaven

Keep on walking, come to eleven
Won't be long before you reach your heaven
Keep on walking, come to eleven
Won't be long before you reach your heaven

Go Johnny, go Johnny, go Johnny go
Go Johnny, go Johnny, go Johnny go, go, go

Oh, he was a lonely boy from nowhere's land
Trying to find a place to lay his head
For he knew for sure that no one cared
So he tried his best now everywhere

Listen John B. you are so young
There is a place, somewhere over yonder
Where you can go, to see some wonders
Where even birds don't need to fly
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Keep on walking, come to eleven
Won't be long before you reach your heaven (John B.)
Keep on walking, come to eleven
Won't be long before you reach your heaven (John B.)
Keep on walking, come to eleven
Won't be long before you reach your heaven (John B.)
Keep on walking, come to eleven
Won't be long before you reach your heaven (John B.)



All comments from YouTube:

@claircercena3194

Amoooooo,❤ saudades dessa época

@josemendes3985

Wat a great SONG I'm 66 years old
The singers today don't have the guts to righting songs like this. The best from PORTUGAL 🇵🇹

@vasapasacasa

At 57 years old, I listen to this great musical group again and my mind is filled with beautiful memories of youth. Thanks for sharing this topic. (A mis 57 años vuelvo a escuchar este gran grupo musical y la mente se llena de hermosos recuerdos de juventud. Gracias por compartir este tema.)

@franciscoescobedo4855

Ese fue mi primer disco que me compré en mi adolescencia, gracias por compartir y transportarnos al pasado

@danbus180

This song is 44 years old they definitely don’t make music like this anymore such a shame

@lyssweet2979

I’m from East Indonesia and if there’s wedding party or bday party they always playing this song this is to complete the dance floor ❤

@larry883

Wow thats great

@RChannelst

Dari Kupang ya kak

@jadwigalenica4595

Piękne wspomnienia😊😊😊

@IsaiahJrObero

I am a Filipino from the Philippines.. thanks uploader for uploading the type of songs that after four decades..now i heard it again🎉🎉❤

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