On And On
Fiddler's Green Lyrics


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Sometimes all your dreams go up in smoke
All your hopes goes down the drain, it's all in vain
Things go from bad to worse
Sometimes there's a party but you're not invited

Your ideals leave you out there in the cold
They leave you high and dry and make your courage die
And then you face yourself
At least a part of you behind a dusty shelf

Then you face the enemy
Then you face the enemy inside
But don't give in and don't give up
Take care! Don't let them put you in a trap

On and on, cause the road is never ending
At least we know that we are on our way
On and on, no more lies and no pretending
We're gonna find a brighter day

Stop it for a moment, hold the line
It's easy to escape when you are feeling fine
But don't give up the fight
And try to be prepared when you don't feel alright

Cause then you face the enemy
Then you face the enemy inside




But don't give in and don't give up
Take care! Don't let them put you in a trap

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fiddler's Green's song "On And On" reflect the challenges of life and the struggle to persevere through difficult times. The opening lines depict the disappointment that comes with failed dreams and hopeless situations, leaving one feeling left out and alone. The singer then goes on to talk about the difficulty of staying true to one's ideals and the toll it takes on one's courage when doing so. The line "at least a part of you behind a dusty shelf" suggests that sometimes we bury a part of ourselves away when life gets tough, but it's important to face that part of ourselves.


The song then shifts to a more empowering message, encouraging the listener not to give up or give in even when facing the enemy within. The repetition of "on and on" suggests a determination to keep going, even when the journey seems never-ending. The line "no more lies and no pretending" indicates a desire for authenticity and honesty, and the belief that a brighter day is possible. The song ends with a reminder to stay prepared and not let oneself fall into a trap.


Overall, "On And On" is a powerful anthem about resilience and perseverance in the face of life's challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes all your dreams go up in smoke
At times, all the aspirations and ambitions you have for yourself may vanish into thin air


All your hopes goes down the drain, it's all in vain
All your optimism and expectations may disappear, leaving you feeling hopeless and defeated


Things go from bad to worse
The situation progressively deteriorates from being unfavorable to even more unfavorable


Sometimes there's a party but you're not invited
Occasionally, people exclude you from social gatherings, making you feel left out and insignificant


Your ideals leave you out there in the cold
Your principles may abandon you, leaving you feeling unsupported and abandoned


They leave you high and dry and make your courage die
Your values may quit on you, leaving you feeling helpless and disheartened


And then you face yourself
You confront your inner self and reflect on your state of affairs


At least a part of you behind a dusty shelf
A part of you, that you've ignored, takes a backseat in your life and becomes less relevant


Then you face the enemy
You confront the opponent - be it physical, emotional or psychological


Then you face the enemy inside
You encounter the adversary within yourself - your fears, doubts, and insecurities


But don't give in and don't give up
Don't surrender or lose hope, despite the challenges and setbacks


Take care! Don't let them put you in a trap
Be cautious and watchful, not to get caught in a difficult or precarious situation


On and on, cause the road is never ending
The journey of life continuous without stopping, and we must keep moving forward


At least we know that we are on our way
Despite the obstacles and hardships, we are making progress towards achieving our goals


On and on, no more lies and no pretending
We must continue progressing truthfully, with no room for deceit and hypocrisy


We're gonna find a brighter day
Eventually, everything will work out for the better and brighter days are ahead


Stop it for a moment, hold the line
Take a break and pause momentarily, to reassess your position and be prepared for what's to come


It's easy to escape when you are feeling fine
When things are going well, it's easy to avoid dealing with the problems and challenges


But don't give up the fight
Don't abandon the struggle and the effort to overcome the difficulties


And try to be prepared when you don't feel alright
Be ready and equipped, even when things are not going well, to push through the situation




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@flashtomgordon

What an incredible world. A German band performs a Celtic song in English and I think it’s the best version going. Incredible.

@315weirdcore

It was written by an American.

@GreenSnake1997

an irish american?

@ryanrogan1509

Steve earl

@samsonhx

And the "Galway Girl" is a Russian model, Oksana Butovskaya...

@zeemba123

@GreenSnake1997 no an American from Texas

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@aarongrefer2918

This is what is so great about music. A German band singing an Irish folk song. Anyone from anywhere can enjoy the song and be united by its awesomeness.

@richardwendland5552

It's not an Irish folk song.

@brandoncooper4680

It's an American tune, not Irish.

@user-xi9oe8yw6v

This is not an Irish folk song. Lmmfao! It's an extremely popular song by American artist - Steve Earle.

This is a prime example of people posting shit when they have absolutely no damn clue what they're actually posting about. Not to mention the fact that 19 others who naively gave this comment a thumbs up and it will only ascend.

Bunch of morons! 😂

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