Since signing with indie label Rostrum Records in mid-2006, Simons has continued to hone his craft, recording five new tracks with a renewed emphasis on keyboards (there are no guitar parts). The songs are mixed by Neal Pouge (Outkast, Citizen Cope, Stevie Wonder) and John Fields (Bleu, Semisonic, Switchfoot, Andrew WK) and produced by Ted Comerford (Zox, Virginia Coalition). He plans to tour regionally in 2007 and has been co-writing songs for major label artists.
"I'm just trying to be honest with who I am and what I write," he says. "And that's the main thing driving my new career. When I was writing for the band, I started to become afraid that I was running out of tricks or my ideas didn't fit in the context of the band. But now I figure, I've been writing for awhile and ive written a lot of stuff. I am what I am."
And that will be music to the ears of Argument fans. For everyone else who cares to lend an ear, Scott Simons is just beginning to show what he is capable of.
Keep On
Scott Simons Lyrics
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And you're getting the feeling
You're stuck here for now
You've been through it all
And you managed to walk out
With bruises on you inside and out
[CHORUS]
Nothing follows your plan exactly
You'll never know all you want to know
But keep on
Nothing goes how you wish it'd go
Nothing follows your plan exactly
You'll never know all you want to know
But keep on
And it's a strange thing
When you sit back and watch
Your life changing shape
You're just guessing
You've darkened in circles
To questions you can't escape
[CHORUS]
You bet it's done
But don't get up to leave
'Til the credits run to dark
[CHORUS]
Keep on
How you wish it'd go
How you wish it'd go
Nothing goes how you wish it'd go
Keep on
Nothing follows your plan exactly
Nothing follows your
Nothing follows your
You never do all you wanna do
Keep on
You never be where you want exactly
You never be where you want exactly
Nothing goes how you wish it'd go
Keep on
Nothing follows your plan exactly
Nothing follows your
Nothing follows your
The lyrics of Scott Simons's song "Keep On" speak to the challenges and obstacles one faces in life. The opening lines, "It's been a rough year / And you're getting the feeling / You're stuck here for now," convey a sense of weariness and frustration. The singer acknowledges that they have been through difficult experiences, and although they have managed to overcome them, they still carry emotional and physical scars.
The chorus emphasizes the unpredictable nature of life, stating that nothing goes according to one's plans or expectations. No matter how much one desires to have control over every aspect of their life, they will never have all the answers or achieve everything they want to. Despite this, the refrain "keep on" serves as a resilient message, encouraging the listener to persevere and continue moving forward despite the challenges they face.
The second verse delves into the introspective aspect of the song. The singer reflects on the changes occurring in their life, describing it as a "strange thing" to witness their life taking on a new shape. They admit to being uncertain and feeling trapped in a cycle of unanswered questions. This highlights the struggle of grappling with the unknown and attempting to find peace within oneself.
The final lines, "You bet it's done / But don't get up to leave / 'Til the credits run to dark," suggest that even though it may seem like the journey is over or that one should give up, it is important to stay until the very end. It implies that there may still be a resolution, lesson, or growth to be found, even when things seem bleak.
Overall, "Keep On" serves as an anthem of resilience and the determination to continue moving forward despite the uncertainties and hardships of life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a rough year
This past year has been challenging and difficult for you
And you're getting the feeling
You are starting to sense
You're stuck here for now
That you are currently trapped or unable to move forward
You've been through it all
You have experienced a lot
And you managed to walk out
And yet, you were able to come out of those experiences
With bruises on you inside and out
With emotional and physical scars
Nothing goes how you wish it'd go
Things do not happen according to your desires
Nothing follows your plan exactly
Your plans rarely unfold precisely as you envisioned
You'll never know all you want to know
You will never acquire all the knowledge you desire
But keep on
Nevertheless, continue persevering
And it's a strange thing
It is peculiar or unusual
When you sit back and watch
When you observe from a distance
Your life changing shape
Your life transforming and taking new forms
You're just guessing
You are merely speculating
You've darkened in circles
You have become entangled within recurring patterns or issues
To questions you can't escape
To persistent questions that you cannot avoid
You bet it's done
You can be assured that it is over
But don't get up to leave
However, do not rush to depart or move on
'Til the credits run to dark
Wait until the end, until everything is settled or concluded
Keep on
Continue persisting
How you wish it'd go
Despite not going the way you desire
You never do all you wanna do
You never accomplish everything you want to
You never be where you want exactly
You never find yourself in the precise location you desire
Nothing goes how you wish it'd go
Things do not happen according to your desires
Keep on
Continue persevering
Nothing follows your plan exactly
Your plans rarely unfold precisely as you envisioned
Nothing follows your
Things do not consistently align with your
You never be where you want exactly
You never find yourself in the precise location you desire
Nothing goes how you wish it'd go
Things do not happen according to your desires
Keep on
Continue persevering
Nothing follows your plan exactly
Your plans rarely unfold precisely as you envisioned
Nothing follows your
Things do not consistently align with your
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Written by: Scott Simons
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