So It Goes
Nebula Lyrics


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She went up into the mountains
She fell into the clouds
She never came back, no
She never was found
Just another life
Whose time had come
So it goes
So it goes

Everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts
Everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts
When your time comes, nothing hurts
Everything is beautiful
So it goes

It was a long way to the top
That's when he lost control
Affixation was his
For the rock n' roll
Just another life, yeah
And so it goes
He died in his car
So it goes

In a fetal position
He was frozen stiff
He was lying by the train tracks
The bum was dead
His feet were blue
Someone had stolen his boots
So it goes
So it goes

Everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts
Everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts
When your time comes, nothing hurts




Everything is beautiful
So it goes

Overall Meaning

The song "So It Goes" by Nebula is a poignant reflection on human mortality and the inevitability of death. The song describes several different individuals who have met their end in various tragic circumstances, but the chorus repeats the message that "everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts." The first verse describes a woman who ventured up into the mountains and was lost in the clouds. Despite her disappearance, the song suggests that her life was simply one of many that have come and gone, and that her passing is simply a part of the natural order of things. The second verse tells the story of a musician who achieved fame but lost himself somewhere along the way. The lyrics suggest that he was suffocated by the pressures of the rock and roll lifestyle, leading to his demise. The third verse describes a homeless person who died by the side of the train tracks. Though his death was likely tragic and painful, the chorus again reinforces the idea that there is something beautiful to be found in every life, no matter how it ends.


Line by Line Meaning

She went up into the mountains
She retreated into a place that was isolated from the world.


She fell into the clouds
She became enveloped by a sense of mystery and wonder.


She never came back, no
She never returned from her journey.


She never was found
No one was able to locate her whereabouts, despite searching for her.


Just another life
Her existence was like that of countless others, not particularly unique or special.


Whose time had come
She had reached the point in her life where death was an inevitability.


So it goes
This is how life unfolds; the outcome was predetermined.


It was a long way to the top
Getting to a position of success and fame is an arduous journey.


That's when he lost control
His recklessness and lack of self-discipline led him to spiral out of control.


Affixation was his
His cause of death was suffocation.


For the rock n' roll
He sacrificed his well-being for his passion for music.


Just another life, yeah
His story was not unique; there are countless others who experience the same fate.


And so it goes
This is how life works; there is no escaping it.


He died in his car
He passed away while driving, leading to a fatal accident.


So it goes
Death is inevitable, and there is no escaping it.


In a fetal position
He was curled up into a ball, indicating his distress and despair.


He was frozen stiff
His body had become rigid and unyielding, unable to move or function as it once did.


He was lying by the train tracks
He had fallen on the tracks and was too weak to move, leading to his demise.


The bum was dead
He had passed away, and his life was forgotten for the most part.


His feet were blue
His body had started to deteriorate, leading to discoloration and a change in his physical appearance.


Someone had stolen his boots
Even in death, his belongings were considered worthless and taken away by someone else.


Everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts
The idea that the world is inherently good and worthwhile, and that pain and suffering are temporary in comparison to the bigger picture.


When your time comes, nothing hurts
Death is the ultimate release, and all pain and suffering dissipates at its arrival.


Everything is beautiful
Life has an inherent beauty and value that cannot be tarnished by the darkness that lingers within it.


So it goes
Life's brevity is emphasized by the inevitability of death, but the beauty of existence is not diminished by this fact.




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Andrey Kusanagi

She went up into the mountains
She fell into the clouds
She never came back, no
She never was found
Just another life
Whose time had come
So it goes
So it goes

Everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts
Everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts
When your time comes, nothing hurts
Everything is beautiful
So it goes

It was a long way to the top
That's when he lost control
Asphyxation was his
Final rock n' roll
Just another life, yeah
And so it goes
He died in his car
So it goes

In a fetal position
He was frozen stiff
He was lying by the train tracks
The bum was dead
His feet were blue
Someone had stolen his boots
So it goes
So it goes

Everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts
Everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts
When your time comes, nothing hurts
Everything is beautiful
So it goes



Bingo Bongo

I have heard this song so many times in a certain video game, only nowdays i just truely appreciate it. It took a long time to grow on me, but you know how it goes...






... So it goes! Everything is beautiful and nothing hurts!

>It's so fucking awesome!



All comments from YouTube:

Andrey Kusanagi

She went up into the mountains
She fell into the clouds
She never came back, no
She never was found
Just another life
Whose time had come
So it goes
So it goes

Everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts
Everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts
When your time comes, nothing hurts
Everything is beautiful
So it goes

It was a long way to the top
That's when he lost control
Asphyxation was his
Final rock n' roll
Just another life, yeah
And so it goes
He died in his car
So it goes

In a fetal position
He was frozen stiff
He was lying by the train tracks
The bum was dead
His feet were blue
Someone had stolen his boots
So it goes
So it goes

Everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts
Everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts
When your time comes, nothing hurts
Everything is beautiful
So it goes

seismicdeathgrip

verse two is incorrect.
"Asphyxiation was his
Final Rock n Roll"

that verse is, of course, about Bon Scott who (infamously) got drunk and passed out in his car, and choked to death on his own vomit.

Andrey Kusanagi

fixed, thanks.

Wavy Davy

Someone stole my boots once, while i was passed out at a festival! (Well, that's my story, and I'm sticking to it!)

piter weed

Gracias 😎

Bingo Bongo

I have heard this song so many times in a certain video game, only nowdays i just truely appreciate it. It took a long time to grow on me, but you know how it goes...






... So it goes! Everything is beautiful and nothing hurts!

>It's so fucking awesome!

Speckled Jim

The only question is, was it high combo, high score or free skating run?
Screw it, let's do em all!

seismicdeathgrip

Fuzz, wicked leads, Vonnegut and Bon Scott. Probably the best track on the album.

Also, Nebula is reuniting in '18...huzzah!

Marcio H.

one of the most incredible music i ever heard. just because start with a guitar solo..

MumbleyJoe

One of my all time favorite guitar riffs... It's so simple but it kicks so much ass.

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