Go With It
Oliver Lyrics


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I see the way you judge the way you stare
Like you're the king of what's fair
You're pointing out mistakes in flashing lights
Like you're the keeper of what's-what's right
But what if we're all lo-lost in a dream?
What if truth ain't what it seems?
Your words cut deep but they don't heal
Only love can make this real
Let it go let it fade
Ego's just a masquerade
You're not broken you're still whole
Don't need fixing just let go
Let it go let it fade
Ego's just a masquerade
You're not broken you're still whole
Don't need fixing just let go
It's like a mirror with a crack
You see the flaw can't see the fact
We're all reflections light and haze
Not just mistakes we've made for days
What if we're all lost in a dream?
What if truth ain't what it seems?
Your words cut deep but they don't heal
Only love can make this real
Let it go let it fade
Ego's just a masquerade
You're not broken you're still whole
Don't need fixing just let go
Let it go let it fade
Ego's just a masquerade
You're not broken you're still whole
Don't need fixing just let go
Neon lights flashing signs
Telling me who's wrong or right
But I see through the game they play
No one wins when hearts decay
Let it go let it fade
Ego's just a masquerade
You're not broken you're still whole
Don't need fixing just let go
Just let go
 let go

We're more than what they show


Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Oliver's song "Go With It" depict a sense of loneliness and vulnerability experienced by the singer. The song opens with a late-night atmosphere, as the singer's mind races with thoughts that were once important but now hold no significance. The lyrics convey a sense of uncertainty and confusion as the singer tries to grasp what they are searching for and why. Despite going through life independently, the singer is not devoid of emotions or unfeeling, as indicated by the line "you go it alone, but you're not made of stone."


The song explores the theme of isolation, highlighting the absence of close connections in the singer's life. The mention of the singer's family being in different locations and the person who claimed to love them being far away reflects the lack of emotional support and companionship. The lyrics also touch upon the daily grind and monotony of work, where the singer exhausts themselves but finds solace in the television, hoping to find someone who shares their feelings.


The song takes a darker turn when referencing medical professionals and their diagnosis and treatment. The lyrics depict a sense of frustration towards doctors who pass judgment without truly understanding what the singer is going through. The mention of breaking the "mortal coil" suggests a desire to escape from the overwhelming emotions, but ultimately, the singer wakes up in the emergency room, facing yet another day.


In the end, the lyrics convey the constant struggle and fear of facing one's demons and the repetition of burning bridges, yet hoping to find someone or something that will bring solace and a sense of home.


Line by Line Meaning

It's half an hour past midnight your eyes are open wide
It is late at night and you are wide awake, unable to sleep.


The traffic plays a tune you can't recall
The sound of passing cars creates a background noise that you can't quite remember.


Something you were thinking about seemed to be so important
There was something on your mind that felt incredibly significant.


But now it doesn't mean a thing at all
However, now it holds no meaning or importance to you.


All the things you held onto so tightly in your hand
The things you once cherished and clung onto tightly,


Seemed to slip between your fingers as you try
Are now slipping away from your grasp as you attempt


To understand just what it is you're looking for and maybe even why
To comprehend what you are searching for and perhaps why you are searching in the first place.


You go it alone but you're not made of stone
You face these challenges on your own, but you are not emotionless.


Sleep on the couch in the glow of the tube
You find solace in sleeping on the couch while the television illuminates the room.


No one to hold you tonight
There is no one to provide comfort or embrace you tonight.


You go it alone
You continue your journey independently.


But you're not made of stone
Yet, you are not devoid of emotions or vulnerability.


Keep on believing somehow you'll find your way home
Maintain your faith that you will eventually discover your path back to a place of belonging.


Your folks are down in Florida, the kids are moving west
Your parents are in Florida, while your children are relocating to the west.


No one ever seems to stick around
It appears that people never remain in your life for long.


The guy who said he loved you is 1,000 miles away
The man who claimed to love you is now far away, separated by a distance of 1,000 miles.


You're just trying to get your feet back on the ground
You are currently focused on regaining stability and finding your footing.


You go to work each day and work your fingers to the bone
Every day, you go to work and exhaust yourself physically.


'Till the evening when there's nothing much to do
Until the evening arrives and there is little to occupy your time.


That's when you turn the TV on to see if someone's there
During such moments, you resort to watching television, hoping to find a sense of companionship.


Who feels the same as you
Someone who can empathize with your emotions.


The doctors have another name for everything you feel
Medical professionals assign different labels to describe each of your emotions.


They sit across the room and stare you down
They sit on the opposite side of the room, observing you intently.


They give you pills to make you sleep and pills to wake you up
They prescribe medication to help you fall asleep as well as stay awake.


Passing judgment without knowing what they've found
Forming opinions about you without truly understanding your situation.


And when it gets too much and you can't take it anymore
When the burden becomes overwhelming and you reach your breaking point,


You try to break that mortal coil and fly away
You contemplate escaping the struggles of life and ascending beyond mortal limitations.


But you wake up in emergency
However, you abruptly awaken in an emergency situation.


And find it's just another endless day
Only to discover that it is yet another day that seems never-ending.


You're afraid to stop
Fear prevents you from halting your actions.


To turn around
To change direction or reconsider your choices.


To look that beast in the eye
To confront and face the intimidating challenges ahead.


So you run away
Instead, you choose to escape and avoid the situation.


Burn another bridge
You destroy another relationship or connection.


Till there's nothing but ashes inside
Eventually, all that remains is emptiness and destruction within you.


You go it alone
Once again, you continue your journey independently.


But you're not made of stone
Nevertheless, you are not devoid of emotions or resilience.


You sleep on the couch in the glow of the tube
You find comfort in sleeping on the couch, basking in the glow of the television screen.


Keep on believing in somebody new
Maintain hope and belief in the possibility of finding a new person to rely on.


Tell yourself stories that never come true
You create narratives for yourself that ultimately do not materialize.


No one to hold you tonight
There is no one available to embrace or comfort you this evening.


You go alone
Once again, you proceed on your own.


Keep on believing somehow, you'll find your way home
Maintain the faith that you will eventually discover your path back to a place of belonging.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Marcel Karvay

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@neckroft

I feel some type of way when you sit next to me
And I'm not tryna hide it, hide it
"You can't control emotion" is what's you said to me
And I'm not gonna fight it, fight it

[Pre-Chorus: Dave 1]
Check it
I say the words and they come out wrong
I know I shouldn't've left the lights on
The night is young, make it last long
Before it ends, I'm gonna give you the best of me
I'm getting caught up in the details
A little nervous 'cause I might fail
Don't wanna deal with another L
But every time, I need to tell myself

[Chorus: Dave 1]
You gotta roll with the punches
You better go with it, just go with it
You gotta roll with the punches
You better go with it, just go with it
[?] give you the curve, you get your feelings hurt
[?] got some nerve, it ain't what you deserve
You gotta roll with the punches
You better go with it, just go with it

[Post-Chorus: Dave 1]
It's alright, and it's alright
It's alright (Go with it, go with it)
And it's alright (Go with it, go with it)

[Verse 2: Dave 1 & P-Thugg]
I'm discombobulated, you ain't checking me
But there's no point in lying, am I right? (Is that right?)
So I'll get back to you later, this ain't phasing me
Your girlfriend's more excited I decided (Oh yeah)

[Pre-Chorus: Dave 1 & P-Thugg]
Check it
I say the words and they come out wrong (Out wrong)
I know I shouldn't've left the lights on (Lights on)
The night is young, make it last long
Before it ends, I'ma be giving you the best of me
I'm getting caught up in the details
A little nervous 'cause I might fail (Oh no)
Don't wanna deal with another L
But every time, I need to tell myself

[Chorus: Dave 1]
You gotta roll with the punches
You better go with it, just go with it
You gotta roll with the punches
You better go with it, just go with it
[?] give you the curve, you get your feelings hurt
[?] got some nerve, it ain't what you deserve
You gotta roll with the punches
You better go with it, just go with it

[Post-Chorus: Dave 1]
It's alright, and it's alright
It's alright (Go with it, go with it)
And it's alright (Go with it, go with it)

[Outro: Dave 1]
Go with it, go with it
Go with it, go with it
Go with it, go with it
Go with it, go with it



All comments from YouTube:

@emmanueloluga9770

These guys are still the best producers of all time from a technical standpoint. unreal mastery of music production. No one comes close, it's actually unreal to consider this fact. What kind of ears for audio production were they blessed with

@drumsandroses22

orhema oluga Oliver is a great duo. I hope they’re cooking up some more jams in the studio cause I would love to hear more stuff from them. Their Full Circle album is a masterpiece

@skeletonwizard708

This song is the only thing keeping me upright somedays.

@cleopatrajones2024

Heard this in Nordstroms in the USA today and fell in LOVE with it. Never heard of Oliver. I dont know when this was released but this is the type of music I was raised on.

@spcmcdgl

CLEOPATRA JONES if you like Oliver, def check out Chromeo too. đŸ‘đŸŒ

@sharmarkehosh

I did too today!

@saintaddy64

@@spcmcdgl chromeo is fucking amazing

@matsysmellsbetterthanyou

I love that.

I used to be the resident DJ at a spot called Boogie Nights, and as a 20 something year old bogstandard white dude, I think people expected to hear all the usual played out stuff like Don't Stop Believin, Pour Some Sugar, Hey Mickey (*vomit*) and so on. But, thanks to artists like Chromeo and Oliver, I spent my night dropping Cameo, Slave, Whispers, Maze, Rene and Angela, and all those types of tunes that clearly inspired songs like this one.

So I kinda had the inverse of your experience haha.

@DrumToTheBassWoop

Me and you would get on like a house on fire, same vibe-length. 😎

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@littlenige

Thank you for the throwback to the 80's - this is heaven.

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