How Can I Go On
Freddie Mercury Lyrics


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When all the salt is taken from the sea
I stand dethroned, I'm naked and I bleed
But when your finger points so savagely
Is anybody there to believe in me
To hear my plea and take care of me?

How can I go on, from day to day
Who can make me strong in every way
Where can I be safe, where can I belong
In this great big world of sadness
How can I forget those beautiful dreams that we shared
They're lost and they're nowhere to be found
How can I go on?

Sometimes I seem to tremble in the dark, I cannot see
When people frighten me
I try to hide myself so far from the crowd
Is anybody there to comfort me
Lord, take care of me

How can I go on (how can I go on)
From day to day (from day to day)
Who can make me strong (who can make me strong)
In every way (in every way)
Where can f be safe (where can I be safe)
Where can I belong (where can I belong)
In this great big world of sadness
(In this great big world of sadness)
How can I forget (how can I forget)
Those beautiful dreams that we shared
(Those beautiful dreams that we shared)
They're lost and they're nowhere to be found
How can I go on?





How can I go on? How can I go on? Go on, go on, go on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of How Can I Go On, performed by Freddie Mercury, are filled with raw emotion and despair. The opening lines paint a picture of complete vulnerability - stripped down with nothing left to give, and facing aggression from an external force. The question of whether anyone believes in the persona's worth is begged, and whether anyone is there to take care of them. These lines denote a level of hopelessness and a cry for help - a desperate desire to be recognized and valued.


The chorus of the song builds on these themes, with Freddie questioning how he can continue to exist in a world filled with sadness when he has lost the dreams he once shared with someone. The bridge introduces the fear and loneliness that Freddie experiences when faced with the unknown - "I try to hide myself so far from the crowd" - and the search for somebody to comfort him. These lyrics are a powerful portrayal of the human experience of isolation, fear, and helplessness.


Overall, the song is an emotional plea from someone who is facing adversity and desperately seeking comfort and hope. The lyrics serve as a reminder of the importance of supporting and valuing those around us who may be facing similar struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

When all the salt is taken from the sea
When everything is taken away from me, leaving nothing behind


I stand dethroned, I'm naked and I bleed
I feel exposed and vulnerable without my accomplishments and successes


But when your finger points so savagely
When someone blames and accuses me harshly and unfairly


Is anybody there to believe in me
Does anyone see the good in me and trust me, despite the accusations?


To hear my plea and take care of me?
To listen to my cry for help and support me during my time of need


How can I go on, from day to day
How can I continue living, one day at a time?


Who can make me strong in every way
Who can give me the strength I need to face my struggles?


Where can I be safe, where can I belong
Where can I find security and a sense of belonging in this cruel world?


In this great big world of sadness
In a world where there is so much pain and suffering


How can I forget those beautiful dreams that we shared
How can I let go of the memories of the hopes and dreams we once had together?


They're lost and they're nowhere to be found
Those dreams are gone and cannot be found in the present


Sometimes I seem to tremble in the dark, I cannot see
During times of fear and uncertainty, I lose my sense of direction


When people frighten me
When I am afraid of the people who are supposed to support and encourage me


I try to hide myself so far from the crowd
I attempt to distance myself from those who intimidate me and make me feel insecure


Is anybody there to comfort me
Is there anyone who cares enough to console me during my times of distress?


Lord, take care of me
I am feeling overwhelmed and need divine intervention to guide me


How can I go on (how can I go on)
I still do not know how I can continue living and facing my struggles


From day to day (from day to day)
Every day is a new challenge and struggle


Who can make me strong (who can make me strong)
I still need someone to help me find the strength to persevere


In every way (in every way)
I need support in all aspects of my life


Where can I be safe (where can I be safe)
I am still searching for a place of security and comfort


Where can I belong (where can I belong)
I am still searching for a place where I truly fit in and feel accepted


How can I forget (how can I forget)
Even now, I still cannot forget the memories of our past


Those beautiful dreams that we shared (Those beautiful dreams that we shared)
Our dreams and hopes together were once beautiful, inspiring, and precious


They're lost and they're nowhere to be found
But now they are lost forever and can never be experienced again


How can I go on?
I am still struggling to find a way to keep going despite everything that has happened


How can I go on? How can I go on? Go on, go on, go on
I am still searching for the answers and the strength to continue living




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FREDDIE MERCURY, MIKE MORAN

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Lyrics

When all the salt is taken from the sea
I stand dethroned
I'm naked and I bleed
But when your finger points so savagely
Is anybody there to believe in me
To hear my plea and take care of me?
How can I go on
From day to day
Who can make me strong in every way
Where can I be safe
Where can I belong
In this great big world of sadness
How can I forget
Those beautiful dreams that we shared
They're lost and they're no where to be found
How can I go on?
Sometimes I tremble in the dark
I cannot see
When people frighten me
I try to hide myself so far from the crowd
Is anybody there to comfort me
Lord...take care of me
How can I go on
From day to day
Who can make me strong in every way
Where can I be safe
Where can I belong
In this great big world of sadness
How can I forget
Those beautiful dreams that we shared
They're lost and they're no where to be found
How can I go on?



All comments from YouTube:

@anapaulasilveirasoares733

Impossível não amar! Mais alguém em 2023 que se encanta com esses dois?

@nicopizzo9745

Presente ❤

@nildabraga4421

Eu👏

@faraluz2268

Eu aki, me derretendo...

@joanaloureiro8946

Simplesmente Maravilhoso

@tausaber7650

Estamos aqui moça!!

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@mootsdamanu6271

Suas vozes chamam atenção pela a potência das vozes. A voz de Montserrat é suave, a de freddie mercury é calma. Misturando as duas vozes vira duas vozes de anjo. Mais alguém em 2023 vendo essa obra prima?

@user-op3gf4sd5q

Boooa noite.Bem verdade...os anjos ao céus pertencem.Deus ti Abençoe e Nsa Sra ti Abraçe e que o Sagrado Coracão de Jesus ti encha de luz.

@mootsdamanu6271

​@@user-op3gf4sd5q❤❤❤ q Deus te proteja sempre

@w.gr4nd0m26

Absolutamente magnífico, tenho 22 anos mas minha pouca idade não me impede de apreciar tamanha graciosidade

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