Knight started to record solo material due to legal issues that forced her and The Pips to record separately. Her solo debut "Miss Gladys Knight" was released in 1978 followed by "Gladys Knight" on Colombia Records. Knight recorded the title track for the James Bond movie "Licence To Kill." It became a Top 10 hit in the UK, peaking at #6. Knight's third solo album, "Good Woman" was released in 1991 on MCA Records (now Geffen Records). The album quickly climbed the charts to #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album features the lead single, "Men" (#2 R&B). Her fourth album, "Just For You" followed in 1995. The album went Gold. Knight most recent album is her critically acclaimed ninth studio album, "Before Me", released in 2006.
On and On
Gladys Knight Lyrics
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I'll be... yeah
A better woman you see
All because
You proved out to be a better man for me
You build me up with so much affection
(You build me up with so much affection)
(You make me realize my needs)
You seem to move in the right direction
(Seem to move in the right direction)
Makin' love
Makin' love
All we please
(Makin' love)
(Makin' love)
Oh here we go
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
Here we go
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
We gotta go
(On and on)
Keep on movin'
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
How can I
How can I show you how
I want to now
Prove all my love
But I'm so afraid
To take a part
Don't break my heart
The way so many lovers do
So good I feel
'Cause the love's real
Having tons of fun
Since the love begun
Huggin' and a lovin'
On and on
Gettin' with the kissin'
On and on
Chills I feel whenever you're near
Stickin' like glue I keep a lovin' you
(On and on)
On and on
Ow!
Keep on movin'
(On and on)
We gotta go
Keep on movin'
Keep on groovin'
(On and on)
On and on
Hey hey hey
(On and on)
On and on
We gotta go
How can I
Work out this sweet relation
(Let us deal with love)
Keepin' our hearts together
With no temptation
Keepin' us lovin'
Keepin' us lovin'
Going
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
We gotta go
(On and on)
Keep on movin'
(On and on)
Keep on groovin'
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
We gone
(On and on)
I want to know
I know you feel like I feel
That's why we've got a love that's real
So let's keep on groovin' the way we do
Let's just keep on movin'
If we're gonna make it through
Ha
(Huggin' and a lovin')
Huggin' and a lovin'
(Gettin' with the kissin')
Gettin' with the kissin'
(Gettin' with the kissin')
Gettin' with the kissin'
(Huggin' and a lovin')
Huggin' and a lovin'
(Huggin' and a lovin')
Ow!
(Gettin' with the kissin')
Yeah
(Gettin' with the kissin')
Mmm
(Huggin' and a lovin')
Ohhh ho
(Tears I fear whenever you're near)
(Stickin' like glue I keep a lovin' you)
Keep a lovin' you
(On and on)
On and on
Keep on groovin'
(On and on)
We gotta move
We gotta groove
Keep on movin'
(On and on)
On and on
Ow!
We gotta move
(On and on)
On and on
Keep on groovin'
(On and on)
Hey hey hey hey
On and on
(On and on)
Keep on movin'
Keep on groovin'
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
On and on
In Gladys Knight's song "On and On," the lyrics express the idea of a positive and healthy relationship that builds up both partners, as they make love and continue to move forward. The song starts with Knight promising to become a better woman because her partner has been a better man for her. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the two partners constantly build each other up with affection and love, making each other feel valued and appreciated. They keep moving in the right direction and continue to make love, enjoying each other's company.
Despite their strong love for each other, Knight expresses her fears of getting her heart broken and being hurt like many other lovers. She wants to prove her love but is hesitant to take that step because she fears the end of the relationship. However, she and her partner continue to work together and keep their love strong by "keepin' us lovin'." The repetition of "On and on" throughout the song perpetuates the idea of the relationship moving forward and never for a moment stopping.
Line by Line Meaning
Bet your life
I assure you
I'll be... yeah
I will be there for you
A better woman you see
I will become a better partner because of you
All because
Completely because
You proved out to be a better man for me
You have helped me become a better person
You build me up with so much affection
You support me with love
(You build me up with so much affection)
(Your love empowers me)
And you make me realize my needs
You help me understand what I require
(You make me realize my needs)
(You guide me to self-awareness)
You seem to move in the right direction
You are progressing positively
(Seem to move in the right direction)
(Appears to be moving forward productively)
Makin' love
Expressing intimate affection
Makin' love
Expressing intimate affection
All we please
We do everything we want
(Makin' love)
(Being affectionate)
(Makin' love)
(Being affectionate)
Oh here we go
We are commencing
(On and on)
(Continuing indefinitely)
On and on
Continuing indefinitely
(On and on)
(Continuing indefinitely)
Here we go
We are commencing
(On and on)
(Continuing indefinitely)
On and on
Continuing indefinitely
(On and on)
(Continuing indefinitely)
On and on
Continuing indefinitely
(On and on)
(Continuing indefinitely)
(On and on)
(Continuing indefinitely)
(On and on)
(Continuing indefinitely)
We gotta go
We have to continue
(On and on)
(Continuing indefinitely)
Keep on movin'
We must keep going
(On and on)
(Continuing indefinitely)
On and on
Continuing indefinitely
(On and on)
(Continuing indefinitely)
How can I
In what way can I
How can I show you how
In what way can I demonstrate my affection to you
I want to now
I want to do it now
Prove all my love
Demonstrate all my affection
But I'm so afraid
But I am so scared
To take a part
To expose myself
Don't break my heart
Please do not disappoint me
The way so many lovers do
The way so many relationships have ended
So good I feel
I feel so positive
'Cause the love's real
Because our affection is genuine
Having tons of fun
Having lots of good times
Since the love begun
Since affection first arose
Huggin' and a lovin'
Expressions of intimate affection
On and on
Continuing indefinitely
Gettin' with the kissin'
Kissing passionately
On and on
Continuing indefinitely
Chills I feel whenever you're near
I get shivers when I am close to you
Stickin' like glue I keep a lovin' you
I am closely attached, loving you
(On and on)
(Continuing indefinitely)
On and on
Continuing indefinitely
Ow!
Exclamation of pleasure
Keep on groovin'
We must keep having fun
We gotta go
We have to continue
Keep on movin'
We must keep going
On and on
Continuing indefinitely
On and on
Continuing indefinitely
Keep on groovin'
We must keep having fun
(On and on)
(Continuing indefinitely)
Hey hey hey hey
Exclamation of pleasure
Keep on movin'
We must keep going
Keep on groovin'
We must keep having fun
(On and on)
(Continuing indefinitely)
On and on
Continuing indefinitely
(On and on)
(Continuing indefinitely)
On and on
Continuing indefinitely
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Curtis Mayfield. The greatest poet, singer, and songwriter of the black experience in America.... Ever.
Oh! By the way. If you didn't know that Mr. Mayfield wrote all of the music and songs to this soundtrack, now you know you know you know....
@eminent721
He was a bad man..not bad meaning bad..but bad meaning good 😊
@jmar1973
Oh,I knew Sir. I knew from the first note!💯
@Slowbone52
Yes Sir. . Long live Curtis Mayfield. ..
@frankdaily7582
I love blasting this song, with my windows down at the red light so all these young gents can hear real music 🎶 !
@Slowbone52
Yes sir!! Keep doing it.... this is the business
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Need more ppl like you💪🏿❤️
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Yesssss❤ I love it
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I still do that😂😂
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Yes indeed! House windows open for me 🎶🎶🎶