Life Goes On
Fergie Lyrics


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Mmm, da-da-da-da-da-da-da

Every day when I wake up
Tryna read my fortune on the bottom of my coffee cup
But it seems like I never finish
It's always half full, or is it half empty?
Maybe it's my own superstition or a kind of self protection
If it all looks bad, why would I wanna look ahead?
Oh, oh, oh, still sittin' here
Just watching the sun go down, (down), down, (down), down

Life goes on with or without you
It's up to you what you're gonna do
You could go or you could stay
Who cares anyway?
Life goes on with or without you
Damn it baby, what you're gonna do?
You could go or you could stay
But who cares anyway?
(Ha yeah, who really cares?)

Every conversation gets me high on motivation
Gets me craving of your own familiar situation *yeah)
Reach the unreachable, achieve the unbelievable
In the midst of all the madness, remember life's beautiful
Still I'm feeling restless, thinking I should rest less
Work more, play hard, ready for the encore
Is this the kinda life I really wanna live for? (two times)
In my heart I know, less is more (more)
More (more) more, more, more

Life goes on with or without you
It's up to you what you're gonna do
You could go or you could stay
Who cares anyway?
Life goes on with or without you
Damn it baby, what you're gonna do?
You could go or you could stay
But who cares anyway?

It's time to take this out of my hands
Is it all gonna be worth it in the end?
'Cause it's safe here in my comfort zone
Never stray too far from home (yeah, yeah, yeah)
But then again this way I'll never know, never know
Maybe I should go

Go crazy, go insane, go for everything
Get the money, dollar bills in your wallet, say ka-ching
Sign the dealy, make a mili, sound famili?
The urgency is sounding the drilly for the ma-milli
And then they really talk in Braille, actin' chilly
They got me feelin' like an achilles, silly, silly, I mean, really?
Really, really, really really though?
Really, really, really though?
Feel the vibration of the higher ground
Love always leads to the highest sound
Many conversations, people makin' speculations
As to my procrastination due to my revelations
And then they get fugazi
You call yourself a rider
You need to speed your loyalty up like Bugatti
Baby don't underestimate my underdog mentality
We 'bout to race ahead, ambition on Ferrari

Life goes on with or without you
It's up to you what you're gonna do
You could go or you could stay
Who cares anyway?
Life goes on with or without you
Damn it baby, what you're gonna do?
You could go or you could stay
But who cares anyway?

But who cares anyway?
You could go or you could stay




Mmm, mmm you could go, you could stay
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da

Overall Meaning

In Fergie's song Life Goes On, the singer contemplates her life and its direction as she wakes up every day, hoping to read her fortune on the bottom of her coffee cup. She questions whether her glass is half-full or half-empty, and wonders if her superstition is a form of self-protection. Despite the uncertainties that come with life, Fergie advises her listeners that life goes on with or without them, and it is up to them to decide what they will do. She contemplates branching out of her comfort zone and taking risks, acknowledging that the decisions she makes may determine whether or not her life will be worth it in the end. She encourages her listeners to "go crazy, go insane, go for everything" and fearlessly pursue their ambitions.


Overall, the song's message is one of self-reflection, perseverance, and embracing life's uncertainties. Fergie acknowledges that life is unpredictable and sometimes scary, but ultimately, it is up to individuals to decide whether they will allow fear to hold them back or choose to embrace whatever the future may hold.


Line by Line Meaning

Every day when I wake up
Each day when I wake up


Tryna read my fortune on the bottom of my coffee cup
Attempting to find meaning in the mundane


But it seems like I never finish
Feeling as though there's always room for improvement


It's always half full, or is it half empty?
Questioning perspective and outlook


Maybe it's my own superstition or a kind of self protection
Considering how beliefs and attitudes can shape one's life


If it all looks bad, why would I wanna look ahead?
Doubting the benefits of optimism


Oh, oh, oh, still sittin' here
Continuing to remain stagnant


Just watching the sun go down, (down), down, (down), down
Observing the passage of time


Life goes on with or without you
The inevitability of time passing


It's up to you what you're gonna do
Emphasizing the importance of personal choice


You could go or you could stay
Highlighting the options available to you


Who cares anyway?
Suggesting that the opinions of others are irrelevant


Every conversation gets me high on motivation
Finding inspiration in interactions with others


Gets me craving of your own familiar situation *yeah)
Longing for comfort and familiarity


Reach the unreachable, achieve the unbelievable
Encouraging ambition and determination


In the midst of all the madness, remember life's beautiful
Finding beauty in the chaos of life


Still I'm feeling restless, thinking I should rest less
Sensing a need to do more and be more


Work more, play hard, ready for the encore
Emphasizing the importance of hard work and play


Is this the kinda life I really wanna live for? (two times)
Questioning the purpose and direction of one's life


In my heart I know, less is more (more)
Recognizing that simplicity can be powerful


Life goes on with or without you
Reiterating the unstoppable force of time


Damn it baby, what you're gonna do?
Urging action and decision-making


It's time to take this out of my hands
Recognizing the need to let go of control


Is it all gonna be worth it in the end?
Wondering if the journey is worth the sacrifice


'Cause it's safe here in my comfort zone
Acknowledging the sense of security in one's current state


Never stray too far from home (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Avoiding taking risks or leaving one's comfort zone


But then again this way I'll never know, never know
Realizing that staying within a comfort zone limits growth


Maybe I should go
Considering taking a leap of faith and trying something new


Go crazy, go insane, go for everything
Encouraging boldness and taking risks


Get the money, dollar bills in your wallet, say ka-ching
Advocating for financial growth and success


Sign the dealy, make a mili, sound famili?
Asking if signing deals and making money is familiar territory


The urgency is sounding the drilly for the ma-milli
Feeling an urgency to make money


And then they really talk in Braille, actin' chilly
Feeling as though others are not being clear or honest


They got me feelin' like an achilles, silly, silly, I mean, really?
Feeling vulnerable and unsure


Feel the vibration of the higher ground
Sensing inspiration or motivation from something greater


Love always leads to the highest sound
Believing that love can lead to success


Many conversations, people makin' speculations
Reflecting on others' opinions and assumptions


As to my procrastination due to my revelations
Thinking about how personal insights can slow progress


And then they get fugazi
Feeling as though others are insincere or fake


You call yourself a rider
Questioning someone's commitment or loyalty


You need to speed your loyalty up like Bugatti
Urging someone to be more dedicated


Baby don't underestimate my underdog mentality
Asserting oneself and highlighting determination


We 'bout to race ahead, ambition on Ferrari
Emphasizing the power of ambition and determination


But who cares anyway?
Acknowledging the insignificance of others' opinions


You could go or you could stay
Reminding oneself of the choices available


Mmm, mmm you could go, you could stay
Highlighting the freedom and autonomy of choice


Da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Vocalization with no specific meaning




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Royalty Network, CTM Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Tristan Prettyman, Stacy Ferguson, George Pajon, Tobias Gad, Keith Ernesto Harris, Keith Harris, Toby Gad

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@SabinBik

Who thinks this video was released in the wrong season?

@jojuxa0603

I do not.

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a cool song for summer 😍

@nzshock

Sabin Bik it's summer in the southern hemisphere right now

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