On Our Own
New Edition Lyrics


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You want somethin' done?
You gotta do it yourself
Ow!
y'all think this is gonna be another one of those funky joints
Heart, soul, d-d-dance!

If I was you, and you were me, you ought a be winning
If you want something better, you gotta want to keep your all
'Cause I believe, so much do we, they know we're not kidding
If you feel the same as me, girl, you gotta learn to take the fall

Now I find out that nothing is given
Don't know where the cards may fall
All I know is that we gotta get it
We've gotta make it on our own

Well I guess we're gonna have to take control
(On our own)
If it's up to us, we've got to take it home
(On our own)

Can't you see that all we need to be a go-getter
Gotta make your own decisions, gotta go for what ya know
There comes a time in our lives, you want to be bigger
Gotta keep, keep on pushing, you gotta learn to take control, yeah

Well I guess we're gonna have to take control
(On our own)
If it's up to us, we've got to take it home
Gotta, gotta, take it home, gotta, gotta, gotta take it home (on our own)

Heart, soul, d-d-dance!

Too hot to handle, too cold to hold
They're called Ghostbusters and they're in control
Had 'em throwin' a party for a bunch of children
While all the while, the slime was under the building
So they packed up the crew, got a grip came quick
Grabbed the proton packs on their backs, and they split
To battle out Vigo, the master of evil
Try to battle my boys? That's not legal

(Oh we oh) They're in control
(Oh we oh) why why ya know it
I said they're in control
(Oh we oh) why why ya know it
(Oh we oh) why why ya know it

Well I guess we're gonna have to take control
Gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta (on our own)
If it's up to us, we've got to take it home
Too hot to handle, too cold to hold, they're called Ghostbusters and they're in control
(on our own)

Well I guess we're gonna have to take control
Gotta, gotta, take it home, gotta, gotta take it home (on our own)
If it's up to us, we've got to take it home
Gotta, gotta, take it home, gotta, gotta, gotta take it home (on our own)

(Oh we oh) OW!
(Oh we oh) why why ya know it
(Oh we oh) Uh!
(Oh we oh) why why ya know it





Well I guess we're gonna have to take control

Overall Meaning

The song On Our Own by New Edition is a stirring anthem about taking control of your life and making it better. The lyrics talk about how we're always waiting for someone else to come and save us or do the hard work for us, but in reality, we need to take matters into our own hands. The first verse talks about how if you want to win at life, you need to be willing to give it your all, and that nothing is given to you – you have to earn it. The chorus emphasizes this idea, with the repeated phrase "Well I guess we're gonna have to take control." The second verse talks about how we need to make our own decisions and push ourselves to be our best selves, and that sometimes we need to learn to take a fall to come back stronger.


The song uses the iconic theme song from the movie Ghostbusters as the chorus, adding a fun and nostalgic touch to the otherwise serious lyrics. The connection to the movie is fitting, as the idea of taking control and being a go-getter is similar to the film's message of facing your fears and taking on ghosts head-on. Overall, the song is a powerful anthem about self-motivation and taking charge of your own destiny.


Line by Line Meaning

You want somethin' done?
If you want to see change, it is your responsibility to make it happen.


You gotta do it yourself
Relying on others won't always work, it's up to you to make a difference.


If I was you, and you were me, you ought a be winning
With the right mindset and determination, we are all capable of succeeding.


If you want something better, you gotta want to keep your all
To achieve success, you must give your all and be fully committed to what you want.


'Cause I believe, so much do we, they know we're not kidding
When we truly believe in ourselves and our goals, others will take us seriously.


If you feel the same as me, girl, you gotta learn to take the fall
To grow and succeed, we must be willing to take risks and accept failure.


Now I find out that nothing is given
We can't rely on luck or handouts to achieve our goals, we must earn them.


Don't know where the cards may fall
The outcome of our efforts is uncertain, but we must keep pushing forward.


All I know is that we gotta get it
Despite the unknowns, we must stay focused on our goals and work hard to achieve them.


We've gotta make it on our own
No one else can make our dreams a reality, it's up to us to take control of our lives and pursue our goals.


Well, I guess we're gonna have to take control
We must be proactive and take control of our lives if we want to achieve success.


Can't you see that all we need to be a go-getter
To succeed, we need to be driven and motivated go-getters who take action and pursue our goals.


Gotta make your own decisions, gotta go for what ya know
We must trust our instincts and make our own decisions to pursue our goals.


There comes a time in our lives, you want to be bigger
At some point in our lives, we desire to achieve something greater than ourselves and pursue our dreams.


Gotta keep, keep on pushing, you gotta learn to take control
We must persevere, keep pushing forward, and take control of our lives if we want to achieve our goals.


Too hot to handle, too cold to hold
The battle for success can be challenging, but it's up to us to persevere through obstacles and opposition.


They're called Ghostbusters and they're in control
Like the Ghostbusters, we must take control of our lives and pursue success on our own terms.


Had 'em throwin' a party for a bunch of children
Despite the challenges they faced, the Ghostbusters remained focused on their mission and goals.


While all the while, the slime was under the building
Although there were hidden obstacles and challenges, the Ghostbusters remained determined to succeed.


To battle out Vigo, the master of evil
Just like the Ghostbusters had to face Vigo, we too have to face challenges and obstacles to achieve success.


Try to battle my boys? That's not legal
We must be strong and resilient in the face of opposition if we want to achieve success.


If it's up to us, we've got to take it home
To achieve success, it's up to us to take control and make our goals a reality through hard work and determination.


Heart, soul, d-d-dance!
The key to achieving success is to put our heart and soul into our endeavors and remain focused on our goals.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTONIO REID, KENNETH BABYFACE EDMONDS, DARYL SIMMONS

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@oubrioko

0:45 Rick Moranis
1:02 Donald Trump
1:14 Christopher Reeve
1:35 Jane Curtain
1:51 Sally Kirkland
1:58 Lori Singer
2:07 Iman
2:17 Joey Ramone & Marky Ramone
2:32 Malcolm Forbes
2:36 Victoria Jackson
2:55 Big Daddy Kane
2:56 Doug E. Fresh
3:32 Nona Hendryx

@markkofi8522

Thanks for educating the millennials. However most of those names are alien to them.

@omegaamigo2898

Who's the girl with cello?

@oubrioko

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@omegaamigo2898

@@oubrioko yeah, sorry, I should've notice first. It's Lori Singer

@charleswilliams4247

@@markkofi8522 Millennials are nearly 40 years old. You're acting like they're teens.

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@DominickRuocco

A song written about the Ghostbusters slaps harder than 90% of the music in 2023. (I know the song is about being a go getter) 80's and 90's music is just superior. Say what you want about Bobby Brown, the man knew how to entertain.

@benjaminkirk182

TOTALLY AGREE

@lawrencecambay1198

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