German DJ Thomas Kukula founded General Base around 1990. After several yea… Read Full Bio ↴German DJ Thomas Kukula founded General Base around 1990. After several years of DJ'ing in Germany he decided to not only play music, but also to make and produce it. General Base released the single Apache (followed by an interactive remix CD) and Poison in 1993. 1993 was also the year for the release of his first album, First.

On And On
General Base Lyrics

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Oh my my my
I'm feeling high
My moneys gone
I'm all alone
The world is turnin'
Oh what a day
What a day whay a day
Peace and blessings manifest with every lesson learn,

If your knowledge were your wealth then it will be well earn
If we were made in his image then call us by our names
Most intellects do not believe in god but they fear us just the same
Oh on and on and on and on
Whew on and on and on and on
I go on and on and on and on
Ohh on and on and on and on
I was born under water with 3 dollars and 6 dimes
Yeah you might laugh 'cause you did not do your math
Na qua 2.3.
Damn, yall feel that? Oh...
Qua 2.3.
The world keeps turning
Oh what a day what a day what a day
The man that knows something knows that he knows nothing at all
Does it seem colder in your summertime and hotter in your fall
If we were made in his image then call us by our names
Most intellects do not believe in god but they fear us just the same
Oh on and on and on and on
On and on and on and on
I go on and on and on and on
On and on and on and on
I am feeling kinda hungry 'cause my high is coming down
Don't feed me yours 'cause your food does not endure
I think i need a cup of tea, the world keeps burnin'
Oh what a day, what a day what a day
You rush into destruction 'cause you don't have nothin' left
The mothership can't save you so your ass is goin' get it
If we were made in his image then call us by our names
Most intellects do not believe in god but they fear us just the same
Oh on and on and on and on
On and on and on and on

Ooh ooh wee on and on and on and on
On and on and on and on

Overall Meaning

General Base's song "On and On" is a piece of music that is more than just a lyrical composition. The track's lyrics speak about the need for peace and blessings in every aspect of our lives. The singer talks about feeling high, which could mean happiness or having had a drug or alcohol-induced high. It's unclear what has happened, but somehow the singer's money is gone and they feel alone. However, despite everything that is going on, the world is still turning, and the day is beautiful. The singer believes that if knowledge were wealth, those who have it would have earned it. He further states that if we were made in God's image, we should be called by our names.

The artist goes on to talk about how most intellects do not believe in God, but they still fear us. The singer's message is clear; we should appreciate and respect ourselves even if others don't believe in us. This message is reiterated in the chorus, where the lyrics go on and on and on about the same topics.

The song is very thought-provoking and is open to numerous interpretations for anyone who takes the time to listen. It's a work of art that speaks to the human soul, reminding us of how important we are and that we should appreciate ourselves despite not being perfect.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh my my my
Expressing excitement and happiness

I'm feeling high
Feeling euphoric and happy

My moneys gone
Out of money, possibly due to spending it excessively

I'm all alone
Lonely and isolated

The world is turnin'
The world keeps moving and changing

Oh what a day, What a day whay a day
Expressing amazement at the current day

Peace and blessings manifest with every lesson learn,
Learning from past experiences and becoming more peaceful and blessed as a result

If your knowledge were your wealth then it will be well earn
Emphasizing the value and importance of knowledge

If we were made in his image then call us by our names
Asking to be recognized as individuals

Most intellects do not believe in god but they fear us just the same
People may not believe in a higher power, but they still fear the potential of humans

Oh on and on and on and on, Whew on and on and on and on, I go on and on and on and on, Ohh on and on and on and on
Repeating the idea of continuously moving forward in life

I was born under water with 3 dollars and 6 dimes, Yeah you might laugh 'cause you did not do your math
Starting out with very little and facing ridicule from those who don't understand

Na qua 2.3. Damn, yall feel that? Oh... Qua 2.3.
Unclear, might be a reference to something specific

The world keeps turning, Oh what a day what a day what a day
Life goes on, no matter how good or bad the current day may be

The man that knows something knows that he knows nothing at all
True knowledge comes from understanding how little one truly knows

Does it seem colder in your summertime and hotter in your fall
The world is changing and things don't always seem to make sense

If we were made in his image then call us by our names, Most intellects do not believe in god but they fear us just the same
Repeating the earlier idea of wanting to be recognized as individuals and respected for our potential

I am feeling kinda hungry 'cause my high is coming down
Feeling the effects of coming off of a high

Don't feed me yours 'cause your food does not endure, I think i need a cup of tea, the world keeps burnin'
Displeasure with temporary solutions to problems and frustration with the constantly changing world

You rush into destruction 'cause you don't have nothin' left, The mothership can't save you so your ass is goin' get it
When you have nothing left, you may make hasty decisions and end up causing your own destruction

Ooh ooh wee on and on and on and on, On and on and on and on
Repeating the idea of continuously moving forward in life

Writer(s): Bill Monroe Copyright: Hanseatic Musikverlag Gmbh & Co. Kg, Unichappell Music Inc.

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