Love Goes On!
Nada Surf Lyrics


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There's a cat in the alleyway
Dreaming of birds that are blue
Sometimes girl when I'm lonely
This is how I think about you
There are times that I want you
I want you so much I could bust
I know a thing about lovers
Lovers lie down in trust

Love goes on anyway!
Love goes on anyway!

The people next door got their problems
They got things they can't name
I know a thing about lovers
Lovers don't feel any shame
Late at night with the lights down low
The candle burns to the end
I know a thing about darkness
Darkness ain't my friend

Love goes on anyway!
Love goes on anyway!

I'm gonna make you happy
I'm gonna spin you round
I'm gonna cut your strings

I put my foot flat down on the floor
I took it as far as I could
I took it down there to Sheridan street
By the dark wood
Late at might when I want you
I lock you in my room
I know a thing about darkness
I know a thing about lovers
I know a thing about lovers
Lovers want the moon





Love goes on anyway!
Love goes on anyway!

Overall Meaning

In "Love Goes On!" by Nada Surf, the singer is talking about longing for someone who is not physically present. The lyrics begin with a cat dreaming of blue birds, a dream that represents the singer's own desires for something unattainable. The singer then admits to wanting this person so much that they could "bust." However, as a person who knows a thing or two about lovers, the singer understands that trust is an essential component of any relationship.


The song then switches gears to focus on other people's problems and how lovers are not ashamed of their own. The slow, intimate nature of the song is underscored by the vivid imagery of burning candles and dimly lit rooms. However, the singer also acknowledges that they know a thing or two about darkness and how it can be isolating. And yet, love goes on anyway, despite the difficulties and challenges that may arise.


The final lines of the song are hopeful and romantic, as the singer promises to make their lover happy, spin them round, and cut their strings. Despite the darkness and the longing, love does not give up, and it keeps going.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a cat in the alleyway
There's a lonely cat in an alley dreaming about something it may never have, just like how we dream about our desires.


Dreaming of birds that are blue
The cat is dreaming of something it may never have, just like how we all dream of the impossible.


Sometimes girl when I'm lonely
When I feel alone, my thoughts drift to you my love, and I remember how much I crave your presence.


This is how I think about you
I spend my lonely moments thinking about the moments we've shared together and what the future may hold for us.


There are times that I want you
Sometimes I desire you so much that it almost hurts, and all I want is to be close to you.


I want you so much I could bust
I long for you so fervently that it feels like my heart could explode with passion and love.


I know a thing about lovers
Through experience, I have come to understand the complexities and nuances that come with relationships and love.


Lovers lie down in trust
True love is built on trust; without it, a relationship will never fully thrive or grow.


The people next door got their problems
Everyone has their own struggles and issues to deal with, no matter how perfect their lives may seem from the outside.


They got things they can't name
Some struggles are hard to put into words, but they still affect us deeply and can have a profound impact on our lives.


Lovers don't feel any shame
When you're in love, you should never feel ashamed of your feelings or how you express them.


Late at night with the lights down low
When the world is quiet and still, and we have nothing but ourselves and our thoughts, that's when we truly feel alive.


The candle burns to the end
Life is short, and every moment should be savored because time goes by quickly.


I'm gonna make you happy
I will do everything in my power to bring joy and happiness into your life because that is what you deserve.


I'm gonna spin you round
I want to give you a glimpse of the magic and wonder that this world has to offer and make every moment feel like a dream come true.


I'm gonna cut your strings
I will set you free from any constraints or ties that hold you back and support you in all your endeavors.


I put my foot flat down on the floor
I am determined to take action in my life and make decisions that will lead me closer to my dreams and goals.


I took it as far as I could
I have pushed myself to the limit and have given everything I can to achieve my dreams.


I took it down there to Sheridan street
I have been to the depths of my soul and explored every nook and cranny to truly understand who I am as a person.


By the dark wood
There are always challenges lurking in the shadows, and we must tread carefully when we encounter them.


I lock you in my room
When we are together, nothing else matters, and the world fades away into the periphery. All that exists is the two of us, wrapped in each other's arms.


Lovers want the moon
Love makes us reach for the impossible, hoping to capture the magic of the universe in our hands and hearts.


Love goes on anyway!
Despite all the struggles and pain we may face, love endures and transcends time and space, connecting us all in a web of emotion and joy.


Love goes on anyway!
No matter what happens, no matter how dark and lonely the world may seem, love will always find a way to shine through and light up our lives.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT DERWENT GARTH FORSTER, GRANT WILLIAM MCLENNAN

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Comments from YouTube:

@crutchead

it's so cool of NADA SURF to cover this song

@nopisful

awesome!!!

@spaceengineer1452

Doug Gillard ! Cool version..

@rosemarycarroll2002

Good try.

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