Formed in Miami, Florida by Matt Kramer (vocals), Jason Bieler (guitar), Tom DeFile (bass) and Phil Varone (drums), the band managed to build up a solid following in their native Florida and eventually got signed to Atlantic records. It took a mere eleven days to record the debut album, and although it got rave reviews from critics, went mostly unnoticed by the record buying public.
The band hit it big with The Lizard and its #12 charting ballad "Love Is On The Way". The success of the ballad was a double-edged sword, it gave the band access to a huge new fan base, but several people grouped the band in with the other one hit wonders of the era. Shortly after the band's success DeFile left the band and was replaced by Chris McLernon. Prior to the recording of Water, Kramer also left the band and Bieler took over on vocals. The album was a commercial disappointment in America, but the band continued to have a loyal following overseas. Two more studio albums were recorded before the band decided to call it a day.
Bieler went on to form Super Transatlantic, and surprisingly the original Saigon Kick minus Bieler rejoined with Jeff Blando on guitar for some live shows. Varone also surfaced as the drummer for Skid Row during their 2003 comeback while Kramer pursues a solo career. The group continues to tour sporadically to this very day.
On and On
Saigon Kick Lyrics
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Without you my life an empty song
Within time we will dance upon the ice
In the dawn this could all be gone
Gotta get right back on time
Gotta stand straight up the line
Have to burn my heart complete
Gotta act way beyond my means
Have to read the in-betweens
Gotta get back on my
Back on my feet again
On and on and on
It's gotta be love
It's gotta be love
Sweet love
In your eyes a million brilliant lights
Shine on me and lead to sleepless nights
Bring to me the one I desire
I can't resist her and soon begin to drown
The lyrics of Saigon Kick's "On and On" express the idea that without love, life is empty and nothing is right. The persona sings that their life is like an empty song without their love interest. However, they are hopeful about their future together and the possibility of dancing on the ice of time. The dawn brings uncertainty, and they are aware that everything could be gone in a moment, but they push through.
The persona realizes that they must get back on track and align with their goals. They need to have a complete burn of their heart, metaphorically speaking, in order to succeed. They must be quick-witted and act outside their comfort zone to read between the lines of the situation. Although this may be challenging, they express the desire to get back on their feet again and keep going, despite the difficulties. The chorus then reinforces the idea that love is what keeps the persona going "on and on and on."
Line by Line Meaning
Without love the right would be wrong
The presence of love makes everything right, without it even the right things seem wrong
Without you my life an empty song
Life without the presence of the one you love is dull and meaningless
Within time we will dance upon the ice
Given sufficient time, we will be able to conquer any challenges or obstacles that come our way
In the dawn this could all be gone
All the good things we have could be gone in an instant, so we should appreciate them while we can
Gotta get right back on time
We must always be punctual and timely in everything we do
Gotta stand straight up the line
We must be obedient and follow the rules without deviation
Have to burn my heart complete
We must put all our heart and soul into something, giving it our all
Gotta get fast upon my feet
We must be quick to adapt and move forward in order to succeed
Gotta act way beyond my means
We must stretch ourselves beyond our comfort zones and take risks in order to achieve our goals
Have to read the in-betweens
We must pay attention to the subtle clues and details in order to fully understand a situation
Gotta get back on my
We must get back up and keep going even when we face setbacks or failures
Back on my feet again
We must recover from a difficult situation and start again with renewed strength and determination
On and on and on
Life continues to move forward, with or without us
It's gotta be love
The most important thing in life is the love we share with others
Sweet love
The love we share is a beautiful and precious thing
In your eyes a million brilliant lights
The one we love holds a special beauty and light that shines brightly and inspires us
Shine on me and lead to sleepless nights
The love we share fills us with passion and excitement, making it difficult to sleep
Bring to me the one I desire
We yearn for the one we love, and will do anything to be with them
I can't resist her and soon begin to drown
Our love for someone can be so strong that it becomes overwhelming and all-consuming
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JASON L. BIELER
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