On & On
The Caldwell Lyrics
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Meet me at the corner of hope and hopeless
Try
To follow me I know a way out
It's your life
So try not to get stuck
In this crazy circus
Misery loves company
[Chorus]
Kiss kiss
Kiss tomorrow goodbye
This is gonna be a late night
Get get
Up and let it go
We've got the right to
Take this party over
Changing up the sound
Check your ego it's all a blur
Desperate boys and stupid girls
Same old destinations
We're all falling down
Like broken plastic wind-up toys
Desperate girls and stupid boys
Drink
Drawing just because
Are you even thirsty?
Sink
Into another conversation
You won't remember
[Chorus]
Your desperation is not unique
Infatuation of the week
Your dedication to your drink
Spills over
Drive
Meet me at the corner of hope and hopeless
Try
To follow me I know a way out
[Chorus]
The Caldwell's "On & On" is a song about a night out with friends, looking for a temporary escape from the mundanity of life. The first verse invites the listener to meet at the corner of hope and hopeless, suggesting that while life can be difficult, there is still the possibility of overcoming it. The singer encourages their friend to follow them as they know a way out of this hopeless place. They caution their friend not to get stuck in the crazy circus and to avoid misery's company, instead of dancing until they die.
The chorus continues with the theme of living in the moment and enjoying life. The lyrics suggest kissing tomorrow goodbye and living for the present moment, as they have the right to take this party over. The song then explores the common themes of young adulthood, such as drinking, drawing, and socializing. The bridge is a criticism of those who fall into the trap of infatuation and alcoholism, perhaps suggesting the struggles that come with this kind of lifestyle.
Overall, "On & On" is a song about young adults trying to find their place in the world and escape from the monotony of everyday life. The song encourages the listener to enjoy life while they still can, even if it means making mistakes along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Drive
Begin with action and follow me
Meet me at the corner of hope and hopeless
Let's meet at a place where there's both hope and despair
Try
Make an effort to follow me
To follow me I know a way out
Trust me, I know how to escape this situation
It's your life
You are responsible for your own life
So try not to get stuck
Don't get trapped in the chaos
In this crazy circus
This environment is chaotic
Misery loves company
People in misery seek comfort in others
So let's dance until we die
Let's enjoy life while we can, despite its troubles
Kiss kiss
Exchange kisses, a gesture of passion
Kiss tomorrow goodbye
Forget the future, live in the present moment
This is gonna be a late night
We're going to stay up late and have fun
Get get
Get up and dance
Up and let it go
Get up and release your worries
We've got the right to
We have the freedom to
Take this party over
We are in control of this celebration
Changing up the sound
Switching up the music
Check your ego it's all a blur
Don't let your pride cloud your judgment
Desperate boys and stupid girls
People who act recklessly out of desperation
Same old destinations
Always ending up in the same place
We're all falling down
Everyone is struggling and failing
Like broken plastic wind-up toys
Like lifeless, repetitive machines running out of power
Desperate girls and stupid boys
People who act recklessly out of desire
Drink
Have a drink
Drawing just because
Creating art for no particular reason
Are you even thirsty?
Do you even want this drink?
Sink
Become absorbed in
Into another conversation
Become wrapped up in a different dialogue
You won't remember
You'll forget this conversation
Your desperation is not unique
Your situation is not one-of-a-kind
Infatuation of the week
Your temporary passion
Your dedication to your drink
Your commitment to your alcohol
Spills over
Your behavior affects others
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BC JEAN, THOMAS HENRIKSEN, TOMMY HENRIKSEN, ZAC MALOY
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