On & on
HouseClap Lyrics


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What are words worth?
What are words worth? Words

Words in papers, words in books
Words on TV, words for crooks
Words of comfort, words of peace
Words to make the fighting cease
Words to tell you what to do
Words are working hard for you
Eat your words but don't go hungry
Words have always nearly hung me

What are words worth?
What are words worth? Words

Words of nuance, words of skill
And words of romance are a thrill
Words are stupid, words are fun
Words can put you on the run

Mots pressé, mots sensé
Mots qui disent la verité, mots maudits, mots mentis
Mots qui manquent le fruit d'esprit

What are words worth?
What are words worth? Words

Its a rap race, with a fast pace
Concrete words, abstract words
Crazy words and lying words
Hazy words and dying words
Words of faith and tell me straight
Rare words and swear words
Good words and bad words

What are words worth?
What are words worth? Words

Words can make you pay and pay
Four-letter words I cannot say
Panty, toilet, dirty devil
Words are trouble, words are subtle
Words of anger, words of hate
Words over here, words out there
In the air and everywhere
Words of wisdom, words of strife
Words that write the book I like
Words won't find no right solution
To the planet earth's pollution
Say the right word, make a million
Words are like a certain person
Who can't say what they mean
Don't mean what they say
With a rap rap here and a rap rap there
Here a rap, there a rap
Everywhere a rap rap

Rap it up for the common good
Let us enlist the neighbourhood
It's okay, I've overstood
This is a wordy rappinghood, okay, bye

What are words worth?
What are words worth? Words

What are words worth?
What are words worth? Words





He'll stop, don't stop, stop

Overall Meaning

"On & On" by HouseClap and Max C talks about the significance of words and the impact they can have on people's lives. The lyrics explore how words can be used in different contexts such as papers, books, TV, and by crooks. Words can also be comforting, peaceful, and offer guidance. However, sometimes words can be misleading, hurtful, and even have the power to cause conflict. The lyrics go on to suggest that words can have different effects on people; some words may be deemed stupid or are fun while others can be daunting and make people run. The song also acknowledges the importance of nuances and the power of genuine expressions, as opposed to the use of lying words, swear words, and other offensive language.


Moreover, the song highlights that words have the potential to make an impact on society and the world we live in, as they can be either helpful or harmful. Words have the ability to make people pay, and certain words have been deemed taboo, as they convey a negative meaning. The lyrics also touch on bigger global issues, such as pollution, and the inability of words to solve such problems. While words can bring certain successes or failures, they cannot fundamentally change everything around us.


Line by Line Meaning

What are words worth?
An inquiry into the value and importance of words in our lives.


What are words worth? Words
Reiteration of the question, 'What good are words?'


Words in papers, words in books
Words written in various forms of literature.


Words on TV, words for crooks
Words used in various media, including those that are dishonest and misleading.


Words of comfort, words of peace
Words that provide solace and harmony.


Words to make the fighting cease
Words that aim to put an end to conflicts.


Words to tell you what to do
Words used in instructions or guidance.


Words are working hard for you
Words are serving a purpose and exerting effort in conveying a message.


Eat your words but don't go hungry
Admitting a mistake or retracting a statement, but not to the point of causing deprivation.


Words have always nearly hung me
Words can cause harm or distress, either intentionally or not.


Words of nuance, words of skill
Words that have a subtle or precise meaning, and those that are artful or eloquent.


And words of romance are a thrill
Words associated with love, passion, and emotion can be enjoyable and exciting.


Words are stupid, words are fun
Words can be foolish or frivolous, but can also be enjoyable.


Words can put you on the run
Words can cause an individual to flee or escape.


Mots pressé, mots sensé
French words meaning 'hurried words, sensible words'.


Mots qui disent la verité, mots maudits, mots mentis
French words meaning 'words that tell the truth, cursed words, lying words'.


Mots qui manquent le fruit d'esprit
French words meaning 'words that lack intellectual or creative content'.


Its a rap race, with a fast pace
Comparison of the current state of communication to a race, particularly a hip-hop competition, with quick and competitive delivery.


Concrete words, abstract words
Words that describe physical and tangible things, as well as those that describe things that are intangible.


Crazy words and lying words
Words that are bizarre or senseless, as well as those that are dishonest.


Hazy words and dying words
Words that are unclear or fading away, as well as those that convey death or mortality.


Words of faith and tell me straight
Words that pertain to belief or conviction, and those that convey truth or honesty.


Rare words and swear words
Words that are uncommon or seldom used, and those that are vulgar or profane.


Good words and bad words
Words that describe positivity or virtue, and those that describe negativity or vice.


Words can make you pay and pay
Words can bring about consequences and repercussions.


Four-letter words I cannot say
Refusal to use profanity or vulgar language.


Panty, toilet, dirty devil
Words that are considered vulgar or obscene.


Words are trouble, words are subtle
Words can cause problems or difficulties, and can also convey a hidden message or meaning.


Words of anger, words of hate
Words that convey strong negative emotions, such as rage, resentment, or loathing.


Words over here, words out there
Words in various settings, either local or far-reaching.


In the air and everywhere
Words are ubiquitous and present in all places.


Words of wisdom, words of strife
Words that are insightful or profound, as well as those that convey conflict or struggle.


Words that write the book I like
Words that form a book or literature that is enjoyable or pleasing.


Words won't find no right solution
Words alone cannot solve every problem or issue.


To the planet earth's pollution
Words cannot completely address environmental pollution or degradation of the planet.


Say the right word, make a million
Words can have financial value or bring about wealth.


Words are like a certain person
A comparison of words to a particular individual who is vague or lacks clarity in their language.


Who can't say what they mean
Words can sometimes fail to convey one's true intentions or thoughts.


Don't mean what they say
Words can be insincere or deceptive.


With a rap rap here and a rap rap there
Reiteration of the competitive and rhythmic nature of communication, particularly in hip-hop music.


Here a rap, there a rap
The prevalence of hip-hop in various settings and contexts.


Everywhere a rap rap
Further emphasis on the widespread influence of hip-hop in music and culture.


Rap it up for the common good
Using communication for the welfare and well-being of society.


Let us enlist the neighbourhood
Encouraging community involvement in communication and social issues.


It's okay, I've overstood
Acknowledging understanding and comprehension of the matter at hand.


This is a wordy rappinghood, okay, bye
A final statement of the word-centric nature of communication before ending the song.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER FRANTZ, STEVEN J.C. STANLEY, LANI C. WEYMOUTH, LAURA ELIZABETH WEYMOUTH, TINA WEYMOUTH

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