On and On
Steven A. Clark Lyrics
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To change your mind
I′ll be dead or broke and tired
And maybe soon you'll heal
But this is all I feel
Every time I call your line, yeah, yeah
Saying you′re my best friend and I was dumb back then
May this be the last time
I'll keep you satisfied
You're used to them other dudes, but I′m the perfect guy
Conversations that lead to stress again
Calling me selfish, but you got too much drama with your friends
And with all of that drama, is it crazy to think
That you′ll never be too much for me
She said it sounds so sweet
This situation's getting hard for me
She′s ready to move on, oh so desperately
I thought she would wait, but life goes on and on and on
It goes on and on, yeah
It goes on and on, mama, yeah
It goes on and on (it goes on), yeah, yeah
It goes on and on
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, aye
You'll tell me something
That kills me every time
Usually mean
That, I kind of like
And I′ll go do something
To try to make you smile
Probably get denied, but I gotta try
Saying your my best friend and I was dumb back then
I was wondering, can we have sex again?
May this be the last time
I'll keep you satisfied
You′re used to them other dudes, but I'm the perfect guy
Conversations that lead to stress again
Calling me selfish, but you got too much drama with your friends
And with all of that drama, is it crazy to think
That you'll never be too much for me
She said it sounds so sweet (this sound so sweet)
This situation′s getting hard for me (for me)
She′s ready to move on, oh so desperately (desperately)
I thought she would wait, but life goes on and on and on, yeah
It goes on and on (it goes on, yeah)
It goes on and on, mama, yeah
It goes on and on
Aye, aye, aye
It goes on and on
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, aye
Oh, oh, oh
The song "On and On" by Steven A. Clark is a ballad of a man who is hopelessly devoted to a woman who doesn't reciprocate his feelings. He acknowledges that his love for her is unrequited as she constantly moves on from their past experiences. He expresses his need to keep making an effort for her and make her happy, despite the rejection he receives every time. He recognizes that they have different priorities in life and they want different things, yet he cannot seem to let her go. He admits that he is willing to compromise and satisfy her needs, even at the cost of his own happiness. Unfortunately, despite his efforts, she is ready to leave and move on with her life, forcing him to come to terms with the reality that life goes on, and it is time to let go of the past.
The song portrays the pain and struggle of unrequited love and failed relationships. The tone of the song is sad, regretful, and melancholic, as Steven A. Clark pours his heart out through his lyrics. He recognizes that the situation is beyond his control, and no matter how much he wants to hold on, he must ultimately let go and move on.
Overall, "On and On" is a heartfelt and relatable song that speaks to anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak and unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
By the time it takes
Despite the long wait, it is worth it for me.
To change your mind
Your mood may unpredictably switch between positive and negative on this topic.
I'll be dead or broke and tired
The outcome of the situation may be fatal or financially and emotionally draining.
And maybe soon you'll heal
You may overcome your emotional pains from the past and look forward to the future.
But this is all I feel
This is the limit of what I can express.
Every time I call your line, yeah, yeah
I keep reaching out to you despite the silence on the other end of the line.
Saying you're my best friend and I was dumb back then
Confessing that we were lovers in the past, but we can still be friends.
I was wondering, can we have sex again?
I am exploring the possibility of rekindling our romantic intimacy.
May this be the last time
This may be the final opportunity to satisfy my yearning desires.
I'll keep you satisfied
My main goal is to please you.
You're used to them other dudes, but I'm the perfect guy
I am confident that I am the best person for you despite your past experiences.
Conversations that lead to stress again
Our discussions tend to cause tension and anxiety.
Calling me selfish, but you got too much drama with your friends
You blame me for being inconsiderate, but your friends' issues are also a source of your stress.
And with all of that drama, is it crazy to think
Given the circumstances, it may sound unreasonable to consider.
That you'll never be too much for me
Despite all the problems and difficulties, you will never overwhelm me.
She said it sounds so sweet
You acknowledged that the words are appealing.
This situation's getting hard for me
The situation is difficult for both of us to handle.
She's ready to move on, oh so desperately
You are eager to move on and leave this behind you.
I thought she would wait, but life goes on and on and on
I expected you to be patient, but life continues to move forward.
It goes on and on, yeah
The cycle of life continues, there is no stopping it.
It goes on and on, mama, yeah
The repetition of life events is exhausting, but it is what it is.
It goes on and on
Life keeps repeating itself.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, aye
Expressing enthusiasm and agreement about this unavoidable fact.
You'll tell me something
You may reveal something to me.
That kills me every time
This information will hurt me deeply every time I hear it.
Usually mean
The content is rarely pleasant or positive.
That I kind of like
Despite the negativity, I appreciate your honesty and frankness.
And I'll go do something
I will try to do something to make you happy.
To try to make you smile
My goal is to see a genuine smile on your face.
Probably get denied, but I gotta try
I may get rejected, but I am determined to take this risk and try anyway.
Oh, oh, oh
An expression of pain and anguish regarding the situation.
Writer(s): Alexander Ridha, Steven Clark
Contributed by Brooklyn J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Clover11759
so good. Saw him open for Chromeo here in Chicago and I was sooo happy. He was so good! Kinda has a seal vibe and its about time for that! :D great great artist.
Jerome Sabo
I, too, Just saw him at Chromeo concert Chicago 9/11/18, great show!!! Look up "A.R. Kane" UK singer from the late/ post 1988 era... he is the original sound of this sound before computers. He had to make anlog tape recordings to put all those sounds together a lot harder than computers today. Listen to his songs... like New Clear Child, Deep Blue Breath, Songs from Outer Space, etc.
Nini Cilini
need a live version!!!!
Pabllyne
This song 🤯😍😍😍
Craig Mckenzie
🔥🔥🔥🔥
l911Tube
Amazing
Nubia Ortiz
Doooope!❤
Mark thomas
Thank God I'm not sleeping