1) Estelle Fanta Swaray (born 18 January 1980), simply known as Estelle, is a British singer-songwriter, rapper, producer and Grammy Award winner from West London, England. In league with other contemporary British sirens like Amy Winehouse, Adele and Duffy, Estelle is known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including R&B, soul, reggae, grime, hip hop, pop and dance. She has experienced significant mainstream success with the single "American Boy" feat. Kanye West, for her collaboration with David Guetta in "One Love" and also with songs like "1980", "Free", "Thank You" and "Conqueror".
Estelle is one of the UK’s most celebrated R&B idols, and with a string of critically acclaimed chart-topping hits and platinum-selling albums, she is known for her high-profile collaborations with many of the world’s most famous artists including Kanye West, David Guetta, John Legend, Robin Thicke and will.i.am. She is currently voicing Garnet in Cartoon Network's "Steven Universe."
2) ESTELLE is a French singer-songwriter. She made one EP entitled (D)ÉBAUCHE L'ALBUM - EP.
On And On
Estelle Lyrics
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Pretty girl don?t even knows she's beautiful, ugly inside, gettin high is the usual wastin her time too high to open her eyes and now she's caught up in the light she cries at night/hums along to every song on the radio just as pretty as any mother in her video Hard to get on unless you're wearing a thong while you're on it still goes on and on and oohh this this is for my people who struggling makin something outa of nothing ain't it real when there's bills to pay just the same thing on and on
All my little girls round the world hold your head up just be strong just be strong and all the little boys who can write you be strong keep your eyes
Look at him he channelin like pop star change everything he has to cover up the scars milk in his brain cause that?s what it takes till he can't recognize his own face help his case hell pretend hell even call you a friend like he couldn?t care less like a confectionite skin but the feelin is strong like he just don?t belong and it still it goes on and on
This is for my people whoa re stugglin makin something outa nothing ain't it real when there's bills to pay it?s the same thing goin on and on everyday all my little girls round the world hold your head up just be strong and all the little boys you can write you be strong keep your eyes from the streetwalke on and on and on
On and on oooh on an on
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oooooh
And all my little girls round the world hold your head high just be strong all the little boys who can rhyme you e strong keep your eyes
On and on and on and on
Ooh ooh on and on keep it focused
On and on and on and
Ooh ohh on and on and on
Just stay focused
The song "On and On" by Estelle speaks of the struggles of everyday life and how it can eat away at one's self-esteem, leaving them feeling "ugly inside." The first verse is about a girl who doesn't realize her own beauty and instead spends her days getting high and wasting her time. She is caught up in the glamorous life that she sees in videos, but the reality is that it's difficult to make it in that world without conforming to certain standards. The song acknowledges the hardships that people face daily, including bills that need to be paid, yet they continue to push forward because life goes on and on.
The second verse delves into the story of a guy who has to put on a front to cover his emotional scars. He's lost himself in the process and sees no way out of the vicious cycle he's found himself in. The song highlights the fact that many people are struggling to make something out of nothing, and it's a daily battle to keep going, but they persevere anyway.
The song's catchy chorus encourages listeners to stay strong and keep pushing forward, even when life throws tough challenges their way. The lyrics are a reminder that everyone has scars and struggles, but they need to keep focusing on their goals and never lose sight of who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretty girl don?t even knows she's beautiful
A girl who is physically beautiful, but unaware of it.
Ugly inside, gettin high is the usual
The girl is dealing with personal issues and is using drugs as a way to cope with them.
Wastin her time too high to open her eyes and now she's caught up in the light
She spends her days high and unable to focus on anything else, and is now caught up in the lifestyle that comes with being beautiful.
She cries at night/hums along to every song on the radio
At night, she realizes the emptiness of her life and seeks solace in music.
Just as pretty as any mother in her video
The girl is as beautiful as the women she sees in music videos.
Hard to get on unless you're wearing a thong while you're on it still goes on and on
It is difficult for women to succeed in the music industry without sexualizing themselves, and this trend continues.
This this is for my people who struggling makin something outa of nothing
The song is written for those who are struggling to make something of themselves, despite facing obstacles.
Ain't it real when there's bills to pay just the same thing on and on
Despite the desire to succeed, the reality of paying bills and struggling every day is a constant.
Look at him he channelin like pop star change everything he has to cover up the scars
A man is trying to emulate a pop star, going as far as hiding his own scars to fit the mold.
Milk in his brain cause that?s what it takes till he can't recognize his own face help his case
He is brainwashed into thinking this is what he needs to do to succeed, to the point where he no longer recognizes himself.
Hell pretend hell even call you a friend
He is willing to deceive others, even going as far as acting as a friend to further his own career.
Like he couldn?t care less like a confectionite skin but the feelin is strong like he just don?t belong and it still it goes on and on
Despite his superficial confidence, he still feels out of place and the cycle of fakeness continues.
This is for my people whoa re stugglin makin something outa nothing
The song is a message of support for those struggling to make something of themselves.
It?s the same thing goin on and on everyday
Despite the struggle, the same difficulties are faced every day.
To all my little girls round the world hold your head up high just be strong
A message for young girls to hold their heads high and be strong.
All the little boys who can rhyme you be strong keep your eyes
A message for young boys who are creative to be strong and stay focused.
On and on oooh on an on
The struggles continue.
To all my little girls round the world hold your head up high just be strong and you gotta keep holdin on
A message for young girls to keep fighting and pushing forward.
On and on and on and on
The struggles continue.
Ooh ooh on and on keep it focused
Despite the obstacles, one must stay focused on the goal.
On and on and on and ooh ohh on and on and on
The struggles continue, but one must keep pushing ahead.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Balewa M. Muhammad, Ralph Macdonald, William Salter, Ryan Shaw, Estelle Fanta Swaray
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