Come So Far
Queen Latifah Nikki Blonsky Zac Efron and Elijah Kelley Lyrics


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Ooh-ooh-ooh

Hey old friend let's look back
On the crazy clothes we wore
Ain't it fun to look back
And to see it's all been done before

All those nights together
Are a special memory
And I can't wait for tomorrow
Just as long as you're dancing next to me

'Cause it's so clear every year we get stronger (stronger)
What's gone is gone, the past is the past
Turn the radio up and then hit the gas 'cause

I know we've come so far
But we've got so far to go
I know the road seems long
But it won't be long 'till it's time to go

So most days we'll take it fast
And some nights we'll take it slow
I know we've come so far
But baby, baby we've got so far to go
Ah yeah, hey yeah, uh-huh

Hey old friend together
Side by side and year by year
The road was filled with twists and turns
Oh, but that's the road that got us here

Let's move past the bad times
But before those memories fade
Let's forgive but not forget
And learn from the mistakes we made

'Cause it's so clear every year we get stronger (stronger)
So don't give up and don't say when
And just get back on the road again 'cause

I know we've come so far
But we've got so far to go
I know the road seems long
But it won't be long 'til it's time to go

So most days we'll take it fast
And some nights we'll take it slow
I know we've come so far
But baby, baby we've got so far to go
Oh oh-oh-oh, oh yeah, yeah yeah, oh oh oh

Hey old friend come along for this ride (yeah)
There's plenty of room so jump inside (jump inside)
The highway's rocky every now and then (yeah yeah)
But it's so much better then where I've been (oh)

Just keep movin' at your own speed (yeah, yeah)
Your heart is all the compass you'll ever need (it's all you'll need)
Let's keep cruisin' the road we're on
'Cause the rear view mirror only shows what's gone, gone, gone
Yeah yeah, oh yeah
We got so far to go (yeah)

Oh, it's so clear every year we get stronger (stronger)
So shine that light, take my hand
Let's dance into the promise land 'cause

I know we've come so far
But we've got so far to go
I know the road seems long
But it won't be long 'til it's time to go

So most days we'll take it fast
And some nights we'll take it slow
I know we've come so far
But baby, baby we've got so far to go
But baby, baby we've got so far to go

Baby, baby, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Baby, baby we've got so far to go
Baby, baby, ooh (yeah yeah)
(Welcome to the '60s)
Baby, baby we've got so far to go

Baby, baby, ooh
Baby, baby we've got so far to go
Baby, baby, ooh
Baby, baby we've got so far to go

Baby, baby, ooh
Baby, baby we've got so far to go




Baby, baby, ooh (I've got so far to go)
Baby, baby we've got so far to go (oh, yeah yeah)

Overall Meaning

The song "Come So Far" is a reflective and uplifting tune from the musical movie "Hairspray" performed by Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron, and Elijah Kelley. The song focuses on looking back on memories with old friends and realizing how far they've come in life. It acknowledges the twists and turns of life's path but emphasizes the importance of not looking back and instead focusing on the present and future.


The lyrics of the song are filled with powerful imagery and metaphorical language that emphasizes the underlying message of the song. The chorus "I know we've come so far, but we've got so far to go" reminds the listener that life is an ongoing journey filled with endless opportunities to learn and grow. The song carries a positive energy that is infectious and serves as a reminder that life is not just about the destination but about the journey itself.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey old friend let's look back
Let's take a moment to reflect on our past experiences.


On the crazy clothes we wore
Let's remember the strange fashion choices we made.


Ain't it fun to look back
Remembering the past is enjoyable.


And to see it's all been done before
The past is always behind us and we need to move forward.


All those nights together
The memories of spending time with you are special and memorable.


Are a special memory
Those memories will always remain special.


And I can't wait for tomorrow
I'm excited to continue making memories with you.


Just as long as you're dancing next to me
As long as we're together, life is worth celebrating.


'Cause it's so clear every year we get stronger (stronger)
We're constantly growing and becoming stronger every day.


What's gone is gone, the past is the past
We can't change the past, but we can learn from it and move on.


Turn the radio up and then hit the gas 'cause
Let's enjoy the present moment and make the most of our time together.


I know we've come so far
We've made progress in our journey.


But we've got so far to go
We still have a long way to go in our journey.


I know the road seems long
The journey may seem daunting or overwhelming.


But it won't be long 'till it's time to go
We'll reach our destination before we know it.


So most days we'll take it fast
We'll move through life quickly and efficiently most days.


And some nights we'll take it slow
We'll take the time to relax and enjoy the present moment some nights.


Hey old friend together
We're in this journey together.


Side by side and year by year
We've been together for a long time and have grown together.


The road was filled with twists and turns
Our journey has been full of unexpected obstacles and challenges.


Oh, but that's the road that got us here
Those obstacles and challenges have shaped us into who we are today.


Let's move past the bad times
We can't change what has happened, but we can choose to move forward and focus on the present.


But before those memories fade
We should reflect on those memories before they fade into the past.


Let's forgive but not forget
We can forgive past mistakes, but it's important to learn from them and not repeat them.


And learn from the mistakes we made
We can use our past experiences to learn and grow.


So don't give up and don't say when
We need to keep moving forward and not give up when things get tough.


And just get back on the road again 'cause
We need to keep pushing forward even when we stumble or fall.


Hey old friend come along for this ride (yeah)
Let's make this journey together.


There's plenty of room so jump inside (jump inside)
There's always room for more people to join us on this journey.


The highway's rocky every now and then (yeah yeah)
The journey may have rough patches occasionally.


But it's so much better then where I've been (oh)
Despite the rough patches, we're in a better place than we used to be.


Just keep movin' at your own speed (yeah, yeah)
We should take our time and move at our own pace.


Your heart is all the compass you'll ever need (it's all you'll need)
We should trust our instincts and follow our hearts.


Let's keep cruisin' the road we're on
We should continue forward on our current path.


'Cause the rear view mirror only shows what's gone, gone, gone
We can't change the past and should focus on the present rather than dwell on the past.


So shine that light, take my hand
Let's continue moving forward together, with hope and positivity.


Let's dance into the promise land 'cause
Let's celebrate the good times and look forward to a bright future.


Baby, baby, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
An expression of joy and passion.


Baby, baby we've got so far to go
We still have a long journey ahead of us.


Baby, baby, ooh (yeah yeah)
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm.


(Welcome to the '60s)
A tribute to the past, when things were simpler and more carefree.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

JimJems

LYRICS

Hey old friend, let's look back
On the crazy clothes we wore
Ain't it fun to look back
And to see it's all been done before
All those nights together
Are a special memory
And I can't wait for tomorrow
Just as long as you're
Dancing next to me
'Cause it's so clear
Every year
We get stronger
What's gone is gone
The past is the past
Turn the radio up
And then hit the gas
'Cause
I know we've come so far
But we've got so far to go
I know the road seems long
But it won't be long 'till it's time to go
So, most days we'll take it fast
And some nights lets take it slow
I know we've come so far
But baby
We've got so far to go
Hey old friend, together
Side by side and year by year
The road was filled with twists
And turns
Oh but that's the road that
Got us here
Let's move past the bad times
But before those memories fade
Let's forgive but not forget
And learn from the mistakes we made
'Cause it's so clear
Every year
We get stronger
So don't give up
Don't say when
And just get back on the road again
'Cause
I know we've come so far
But we've got so far to go
I know the road seems long
But it won't be long till it's
Time to go
So, most days we'll take it fast
And some nights lets take it slow
I know we've come so far
But baby
We've got so far to go
Hey old friend come along for the ride
There's plenty of room so jump inside
The highway's rocky every now and then
But it so much better than
Where I've been
Just keep movin', at your own speed
Your heart is all the compass
You'll ever need
Let's keep cruisin' the road we're on
'Cause the rear view mirror only shows
What's gone, gone, gone
'Cause it's so clear
Every year
We get stronger
So shine that light
Take my hand
And let's dance into tomorrow land
'Cause
I know we've come so far
But we've got so far to go
I know the road seems long
But it won't be long till it's
Time to go
So, most days we'll take it fast
And some nights let's take it slow
I know we've come so far
Oh but baby, baby
We've got so far to go
Baby, baby
We've got so far to go
Baby, baby
We've got so far to go
Baby, baby
We've got so far to go
Baby, baby
We've got so far to go...



Ana Paula Salinas

Hey old friend let's look back
On the crazy clothes we wore
Ain't it fun to look back
And to see it's all been done before

All those nights together
Are a special memory
And I can't wait for tomorrow
Just as long as you're dancing next to me

'Cause it's so clear every year we get stronger
What's gone is gone, the past is the past
Turn the radio up and then hit the gas 'cause

I know we've come so far
But we've got so far to go
I know the road seems long
But it won't be long 'till it's time to go

So most days we'll take it fast
And some nights we'll take it slow
I know we've come so far
But baby, baby we've got so far to go

Hey old friend together
Side by side and year by year
The road was filled with twists and turns
Oh, but that's the road that got us here

Let's move past the bad times
But before those memories fade
Let's forgive but not forget
And learn from the mistakes we made

'Cause it's so clear every year we get stronger
So don't give up and don't say when
And just get back on the road again 'cause

I know we've come so far
But we've got so far to go
I know the road seems long
But it won't be long 'till it's time to go

So most days we'll take it fast
And some nights we'll take it slow
I know we've come so far
But baby, baby we've got so far to go

Hey old friend come along for this ride
There's plenty of room so jump inside
The highway's rocky every now and then
But it's so much better then where I've been

Just keep movin' at your own speed
Your heart is all the compass you'll ever need
Let's keep cruisin' the road we're on
'Cause the rear view mirror only shows what's gone, gone, gone
We got so far to go

Oh, it's so clear every year we get stronger
So shine that light, take my hand
Let's dance into the promise land 'cause

I know we've come so far
But we've got so far to go
I know the road seems long
But it won't be long 'till it's time to go

So most days we'll take it fast
And some nights we'll take it slow
I know we've come so far
But baby, baby we've got so far to go
But baby, baby we've got so far to go

Baby, baby, ooh
Baby, baby we've got so far to go
Baby, baby, ooh
Baby, baby we've got so far to go

Baby, baby, ooh
Baby, baby we've got so far to go
Baby, baby, ooh
Baby, baby we've got so far to go

Baby, baby, ooh
Baby, baby we've got so far to go
Baby, baby, ooh
Baby, baby we've got so far to go



All comments from YouTube:

Wyatt_L

I fell like this is an underappreciated song but it's SOOO good.

JimJems

LYRICS

Hey old friend, let's look back
On the crazy clothes we wore
Ain't it fun to look back
And to see it's all been done before
All those nights together
Are a special memory
And I can't wait for tomorrow
Just as long as you're
Dancing next to me
'Cause it's so clear
Every year
We get stronger
What's gone is gone
The past is the past
Turn the radio up
And then hit the gas
'Cause
I know we've come so far
But we've got so far to go
I know the road seems long
But it won't be long 'till it's time to go
So, most days we'll take it fast
And some nights lets take it slow
I know we've come so far
But baby
We've got so far to go
Hey old friend, together
Side by side and year by year
The road was filled with twists
And turns
Oh but that's the road that
Got us here
Let's move past the bad times
But before those memories fade
Let's forgive but not forget
And learn from the mistakes we made
'Cause it's so clear
Every year
We get stronger
So don't give up
Don't say when
And just get back on the road again
'Cause
I know we've come so far
But we've got so far to go
I know the road seems long
But it won't be long till it's
Time to go
So, most days we'll take it fast
And some nights lets take it slow
I know we've come so far
But baby
We've got so far to go
Hey old friend come along for the ride
There's plenty of room so jump inside
The highway's rocky every now and then
But it so much better than
Where I've been
Just keep movin', at your own speed
Your heart is all the compass
You'll ever need
Let's keep cruisin' the road we're on
'Cause the rear view mirror only shows
What's gone, gone, gone
'Cause it's so clear
Every year
We get stronger
So shine that light
Take my hand
And let's dance into tomorrow land
'Cause
I know we've come so far
But we've got so far to go
I know the road seems long
But it won't be long till it's
Time to go
So, most days we'll take it fast
And some nights let's take it slow
I know we've come so far
Oh but baby, baby
We've got so far to go
Baby, baby
We've got so far to go
Baby, baby
We've got so far to go
Baby, baby
We've got so far to go
Baby, baby
We've got so far to go...

Beth McPherson

this is one of my favourite Hairspray songs!

MaryAnn Thomas

Happy Juneteenth! My love and support to all my African American brothers and sisters.
Thank you so much for making a great video for this fabulous song!

Joe G

This was my 8th Grade Graduation song, our whole class had to sing it. Everyone made me the lead singer (Zach Efron). Man how time flies

darcey

hairspray has stuck with me ever since i've seen it. that was many years ago
it means so much to me honestly

GinnieKinz💜

darcey same, it’s gonna be a classic one day if it’s not already. I feel like it’s so underrated still tho!

alice greely

I love this song!😍😍

Adriana Parker

Harry Potter Hairspray my favorite songs

C Scz

Esta película reunió 2 generaciones la generación de los 70's con John Travolta y Michelle Pfeiffer y la generación de los 2000's con Zac Efron y Nicky Blonsky

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