Right On
Nathaniel Rateliff Lyrics


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When you get tired of the wings that carry you nowhere
You stretch out your arms to see if the wind will blow you over
It seems like it's tightening, the line in the crease of your shoulder
But never in after gift of the ground
Remember the good work you done
Remember there's always some feeling, when you try to sing like
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do do do da daaaa do daa
Say you come with me
Tell me tomorrow
Softer in their eyes
Sleep in the arrow
Say that you're with me
We leave tomorrow
Sleep throught the daylight
Leave all the sorrow
It stands, to wave us and more
I am, am older right on
I march all over
This space, has a name, that you cant, put fame, to at all
do do do da daaaa do daa
do do do da daaaa do daa
It seems like the timing are complete in the mist of the measure
And the wind did'n smile then wave than forever
Well I know it's right cause
The pitch, and the purch on the lips and it love so smooth
You'll have to try and guess where it landed
I'm made be the march all over
And made be ruler all over
We're all together, right on, right on
do do do da daaaa do daa
do do do da daaaa do daa
Say you come with me
Tell me tomorrow
Softer in their eyes
Sleep in the arrow
Say that you're with me
We leave tomorrow
Sleep throught the daylight
Leave all the sorrow
mhm mhmh mhmhmh
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nathaniel Rateliff's song "Right On" appear to speak to the hard and tiring journey of life. The opening lines, "When you get tired of the wings that carry you nowhere, you stretch out your arms to see if the wind will blow you over," may suggest a desire to be carried away from life's obstacles and the realization that things aren't always as easy as they seem. The line "Remember the good work you've done" is then presented as a crucial reminder to stay motivated through the journey of life, acknowledging the hard work one has put into it.


The chorus, with its repetitive "do do do da daaaa do daa," emphasises the importance of staying together and having the support of others, which ultimately leads to becoming "older right on" in life. The final lines, "Say you come with me, tell me tomorrow, softer in their eyes, sleep in the arrow, say that you're with me, we leave tomorrow, sleep through the daylight, leave all the sorrow," may suggest the possibility of companionship and journeying together to overcome struggles.


Overall, "Right On" is a song that speaks to the human experience of surviving struggles and the importance of companionship and support on this journey.


Line by Line Meaning

When you get tired of the wings that carry you nowhere
When you're tired of feeling stuck and making no progress


You stretch out your arms to see if the wind will blow you over
You try to make a change, but it feels difficult and uncertain


It seems like it's tightening, the line in the crease of your shoulder
You feel the pressure of your current situation and it's weighing on you


But never in after gift of the ground
You know deep down that you're meant for more than what you have now


Remember the good work you done
Take stock of all the good you've accomplished so far


Remember there's always some feeling, when you try to sing like
Remember that there's always emotion when you try to express yourself


do do do da daaaa do daa
Scatting phrase indicating the emotional tone and vibe of the song


Say you come with me
Join me on a journey


Tell me tomorrow
Let's plan for the future


Softer in their eyes
Things will be easier and more relaxed


Sleep in the arrow
Find peace and rest in the midst of uncertainty


Say that you're with me
Join me on this adventure


We leave tomorrow
We'll start a new journey soon


Sleep throught the daylight
Stay peaceful and restful even during the busyness of the day


Leave all the sorrow
Let go of all the negativity and sadness


It stands, to wave us and more
There's something new and exciting waiting for us


I am, am older right on
I've grown and learned, and I'm still moving forward


I march all over
I keep going and never give up


This space, has a name, that you cant, put fame, to at all
Sometimes there are no words to describe the feeling of a new journey


It seems like the timing are complete in the mist of the measure
Everything is coming together at the right time and place


And the wind did'n smile then wave than forever
Not everything will be smooth sailing, but we can still overcome


Well I know it's right cause
I trust that this journey is meant to be


The pitch, and the purch on the lips and it love so smooth
The music and the feeling is just right for this new adventure


You'll have to try and guess where it landed
The outcome is uncertain, but that's part of the excitement


I'm made be the march all over
I'm made for this journey and I'm going to keep going


And made be ruler all over
I'm in control of my own destiny


We're all together, right on, right on
We're all in this together and we're moving forward


mhm mhmh mhmhmh
Scatting phrase indicating the emotional tone and vibe of the song


do do doooo do doo do do
Scatting phrase indicating the emotional tone and vibe of the song


do do doooo do doo do do
Scatting phrase indicating the emotional tone and vibe of the song


do do doooo do doo do do
Scatting phrase indicating the emotional tone and vibe of the song


do do doooo do doo do do
Scatting phrase indicating the emotional tone and vibe of the song


do do doooo do doo do do
Scatting phrase indicating the emotional tone and vibe of the song




Writer(s): Nathaniel David Rateliff

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

T T

I always loved the Mahogany version, and some years ago i tried to make some lyrics for it. Now i am seeing this lyrics in the descript but i think some parts didn't sound "right on" (hahahah) even thou it says "written by Nathaniel"
Here are the lines:

I am our only right on
(I am, am older right on)


This space has a name that you can't put a finger on
(This space, has a name, that you cant, put fame, to at all)

It seems like the timings off beat in the mist of the measure +
(It seems like the timing are complete in the mist of the measure)


And when it didn't smile and wave in farewell + [wade in 'Fair air' 'Thin air' ?]
(And the wind did'n smile then wave than forever)


Well, may be the marks i own
And may be room for more
(And made be ruler all over)
(I'm made be the march all over)
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The + lines are the ones i m still not sure..

let me know if some one has a better hearing....
=D



All comments from YouTube:

w

Love Nathaniel soulful voice. I melt like butter. He just made my day!๐Ÿฅฐ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ‘

Jace Van Riper

Absolutely fine. Love chilling out at the end of the work day and vibing with this guy and forgetting all of life's problems for a bit to escape in the music.

Joe Cantrell

Absolutely love your music!! Keep up the great work!!

Sophie Mavrolas

Iโ€™ve been waiting for this concert to be on Spotify ๐Ÿ˜Œ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿผ

Whit Campbell

Itโ€™s on Spotify (in case you didnโ€™t already know). Iโ€™ve had this track on repeat for the last several weeks. Canโ€™t get enough of it!! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผโค๏ธ

Hattrick Swayze

The first song of his I heard on the mahogany sessions almost a decade ago. Crazy to see how heโ€™s taken off since then. The arrangement here is beautiful.

Jonathan Dickey

This is incredible; thanks for sharing!

Olaf Jak

Love it! Ordered the vinyl immediately!! Keep it up.

Nicolas Chambon

Come in Europe! I love your songs! Even more in this crazy natural amphiteater!

JACS URQUHART

I love this, very chilling.

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