Former members of The Hague beat band The Hurricanes, Rink Groenveld and Peter Kok formed their duo in 1967, initially under the moniker Popshop. In 1969 they renamed themselves Greenfield & Cook: half-serious, literal translations of their Dutch family names into English.
Greenfield & Cook had a string of six Top 20 hits in The Netherlands, including 'Only Lies' (#4 in 1971), 'Don't Turn Me Loose' (#6 in 1972) and 'Easy Boy' (#8 in 1973). They released two full-length LPs: Greenfield & Cook (1972) and Second Album (1973).
They enjoyed some minor success abroad, in Germany and Spain primarily (they recorded Spanish-language versions of some of their singles), and wrote film scores for two Italian movies, 'La Signora è Stata Violentata' and 'Quattro dell'Apocalisse'.
Both Groenveld and Kok embarked on solo careers in 1974, holding on to their 'English' second names: Rink Greenfield and Peter Cook. Their solo activities marked the end of Greenfield & Cook as a duo.
Where
Greenfield & Cook Lyrics
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I, I, I don't know where to go
I don't know, I don't know where to go
Kinda' lost and feel defeated I don't know where to go
Can you tell me where to go, cuz' I have zero clue what to do
Why do I feel so blank, empty in my love tank when
I am without you
I go through the same s*** over and over
I think you know what's happening
Cuffing season's happening but it never goes as planned
How the h** do I keep losing it when I had it in my hands
This world is so cold man your friends are really enemies
Emotions are ahead of me, my mind is upset with me
Lotta' deep regrets with me
Think about em' frequently, honestly just recently that's why
I don't know where to go
Where to go, where to go, where to go,
Where to go
That's why I don't know where to go
That's why I don't know where to go
That's why I don't know where to go
On top of the building can someone guide me where to go
I, I, I don't know where to go
I don't know, I don't know where to go
Kinda' lost and feel defeated I don't know where to go
Can you tell me where to go, cuz' I have zero clue what to do
Why do I feel so blank, empty in my love tank when
I am without you
Yeah yeah
Off topic but I'm one now
I think I found out where to go
All these blessings starting to hit, directly leading me where to go
But I know that I been on one lately
I learned that it's fun and games til' it happens to you
To busy thinking about the why's and the how's
When I should be thinking bout' the will's and the do's
It's bout' the life that you choose, you can want it or not
Just know that you don't wanna' lose
On top of the building can someone guide me where to go
I, I, I don't know where to go
I don't know, I don't know where to go
Kinda' lost and feel defeated I don't know where to go
Can you tell me where to go, cuz' I have zero clue what to do
Why do I feel so blank, empty in my love tank when
I am without you
That's why I don't know where to go
That's why I don't know where to go
That's why I don't know where to go
The lyrics to Greenfield & Cook's song Where reflect the confusion and frustration that one often faces when going through a difficult time. The singer of the song feels lost and defeated and is seeking guidance and direction in their life. They appear to be struggling with matters of the heart and feel empty without the person they love. The chorus repeats this theme of uncertainty, with the singer declaring they don't know where to go.
The second verse provides a glimmer of hope, as the singer states they may have found where to go. They have started to receive blessings and have learned the importance of focusing on actions, rather than just pondering why or how things happen. The song ends on the same uncertain note, with the chorus once again repeating the idea of not knowing where to go.
Overall, the lyrics to Where express the universal struggles of feeling lost and uncertain in life, particularly when it comes to matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
On top of the building can someone guide me where to go
Lost and seeking guidance, the singer asks someone to direct them while they stand atop a building.
I, I, I don't know where to go
Confused and uncertain, the singer repeats that they don't know where to go.
I don't know, I don't know where to go
The singer acknowledges their lack of direction and admits that they're lost.
Kinda' lost and feel defeated I don't know where to go
The singer expresses their feelings of defeat and hopelessness as they admit to feeling lost.
Can you tell me where to go, cuz' I have zero clue what to do
Begging for direction, the singer expresses their complete lack of understanding and asks for guidance.
Why do I feel so blank, empty in my love tank when I am without you
Feeling incomplete and without direction in their life, the singer wonders why they feel so empty when they're not with a specific person.
I go through the same s*** over and over
The singer acknowledges a cycle of repetitive behavior or experiences in their life.
Every time it reaches October
Referring to a specific time of the year, the singer notes the recurrence of something in their life.
I think you know what's happening
Addressing someone who may be aware of the situation, the singer suggests that there is something going on that they're not fully aware of.
Cuffing season's happening but it never goes as planned
Referring to a trend where people start dating or become romantic during the colder months of the year, the singer notes that this trend never seems to work out for them.
How the h** do I keep losing it when I had it in my hands
Frustrated with their inability to hold onto something they once had, the singer questions how it slips away.
This world is so cold man your friends are really enemies
Feeling betrayed and alone, the singer expresses the notion that friends can turn on you and the world can be cruel.
Emotions are ahead of me, my mind is upset with me
Struggling with their emotions and thoughts, the singer notes that their mind is at odds with how they feel.
Lotta' deep regrets with me
Carrying a burden of remorse, the singer notes that they have many regrets.
Think about em' frequently, honestly just recently that's why
The singer acknowledges that thoughts of their regrets have been on their mind frequently and that's why they don't know where to go.
Off topic but I'm one now
Starting a new thought, the singer notes that they have recently discovered something about themselves.
I think I found out where to go
Feeling more optimistic, the singer believes they may have found direction.
All these blessings starting to hit, directly leading me where to go
Feeling grateful and blessed, the singer notes that these positive experiences are lighting a path for them.
But I know that I been on one lately
Acknowledging that they've been in a certain headspace, the singer notes that things are starting to change.
I learned that it's fun and games til' it happens to you
Coming to a realization, the singer notes that something that was once amusing suddenly became serious when it happened to them.
To busy thinking about the why's and the how's
Admitting to overthinking, the singer notes that they've been preoccupied with questions of why and how.
When I should be thinking bout' the will's and the do's
Realizing their thinking has been counterproductive, the singer notes that they should be focusing on taking action instead of questioning.
It's bout' the life that you choose, you can want it or not
Making a declaration, the singer notes that the course of their life is ultimately up to them whether they want it or not.
Just know that you don't wanna' lose
Ending on a note of motivation, the singer encourages taking action and striving towards a positive outcome.
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Written by: Carson Cook
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