How Can I Go On?
Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballй 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 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?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Freddie Mercury ft. Montserrat Caballé's song "How Can I Go On" offer a poignant insight into the feeling of hopelessness, helplessness, and vulnerability that many people often feel. At the beginning of the song, Mercury and Caballé sing about being stripped down and exposed, with all the salt taken from the sea. They express the fear of being alone and the need for someone to believe in them and hear their plea when they feel lost and alone.


Mercury goes on to ask "How can I go on?" and that is a question that many can relate to. He expresses the need for someone to make him strong and provide a sense of belonging and safety. He talks about the sadness that the world can bring and the frustration of losing beautiful dreams that were once shared with others. He admits to being afraid and tries to hide himself from the crowd, but wonders if anyone will be there to offer comfort and care for him.


Overall, "How Can I Go On" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the feeling of vulnerability, fear, and loneliness that can plague anyone at any time. The lyrics provide a glimpse into the human experience and remind us of the importance of empathy and compassion towards one another.


Line by Line Meaning

When all the salt is taken from the sea
When all the essential things are missing or taken away


I stand dethroned, I'm naked and I bleed
I feel vulnerable and exposed


But when your finger points so savagely
But when you blame and criticize me harshly


Is anybody there to believe in me
Is anyone there to support and have faith in me


To hear my plea and take care of me?
To listen to my request and look after me


How can I go on from day to day
How can I cope with life's challenges every day


Who can make me strong in every way
Who can give me the strength I need to face everything


Where can I be safe, where can I belong
Where can I find protection and a sense of belonging


In this great big world of sadness
In a world full of sorrow and pain


How can I forget those beautiful dreams that we shared
How can I let go of the wonderful aspirations we once had


They're lost and they're no where to be found
They're gone and cannot be retrieved


How can I go on?
How can I continue living?




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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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