That's How It Goes
Noise Addict Lyrics


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Bands make music, writers write about it
Sometimes people like it, and sometimes they don't
But bands keep making music 'cause they didn't go to college
And as people are not suited to working in an office
And that's how it goes

Parents love children, they raise them to be grown ups
With all the same neuroses and all the same deep fears
And the kids love their parents but they don't want to be them
Because they feel a sense of destiny cursing through their bones
And that's how it goes

We all have successes and we all have failures
And we turn them into profit if we're lucky and tenacious
But we all get quiet and send prayers to the maker of our personal understanding




And for some that's rock and roll
And that's how it goes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Noise Addict's "That's How it Goes" are a meditation on the inevitability of fate and the shared human experience of striving for success while grappling with our deepest fears and insecurities. The song opens with a commentary on the music industry - how artists continue to create music despite the criticisms and risk of failure. Implicit in this opening verse is a suggestion that music is an expression of artistic impulse that is driven not by a desire to fit into societal norms or achieve financial success, but by a more primal, innate need to create. The following verse which addresses the relationship between parents and children explores the tension between the need to find one's own path in life while still feeling tethered to familial obligations and expectations. The final verse ties these themes together by acknowledging the individual nature of success and failure and the spiritual yearning that unites us all. The song's closing line - "And for some that's rock and roll / And that's how it goes" - suggests that in the end, we all find our own path, and each path is valid.


The song draws from a long-standing tradition of rock music that emphasizes authenticity, self-expression, and the rejection of societal norms. It is a commentary on the often-painful consequences of following one's dreams and the ambiguity of success. At its core is an acceptance of the unpredictability and transience of life itself. It suggests that despite our differences and struggles, there are universal experiences that connect us all as human beings.


Line by Line Meaning

Bands make music, writers write about it
Musicians produce melodies, while critics express their opinions on it


Sometimes people like it, and sometimes they don't
The reception of music is subjective, and it can be either positive or negative


But bands keep making music 'cause they didn't go to college
Many musicians pursue music as a career because they did not attend college or chose not to go


And as people are not suited to working in an office
Some individuals are more inclined towards creative fields and cannot imagine themselves working in a corporate setting


And that's how it goes
This is the reality of the situation and how things play out


Parents love children, they raise them to be grown ups
Parents have affection for their kids, and they guide them in their journey to adulthood


With all the same neuroses and all the same deep fears
However, children may inherit characteristics from their parents, including anxieties and apprehensions


And the kids love their parents but they don't want to be them
Children hold affection towards their folks, although they aspire to lead their own lives, distinct from the ones their guardians have had


Because they feel a sense of destiny cursing through their bones
Since they possess a predetermined fate that urges them to undertake their path in life, deviating from what their parents did


And that's how it goes
This cycle of individualism and influence continues and repeats


We all have successes and we all have failures
Everyone experiences achievements and downfalls in their journey


And we turn them into profit if we're lucky and tenacious
If we're fortunate and persistent, we can utilize these situations for monetary or personal gain


But we all get quiet and send prayers to the maker of our personal understanding
Regardless of our beliefs, we often seek solace in a higher power during difficult times


And for some that's rock and roll
For some individuals, music serves as a source of comfort and meaning in their lives


And that's how it goes
The same pattern of hope and struggle emerges, shaping our experiences.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benjamin Michael Lee

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