Go On
The Elected Lyrics

Well, did you do something for yourself, Mom?
Asking the mother if she has taken care of her own needs.

And get the hell out of the house.
Asking the mother to leave the house and take a break from her routine.

Well, would you do something for your son, Mom?
Requesting the mother to do something for the son's well-being.

And stop taking all these pills.
Asking the mother to stop taking pills for her health and addiction issues.

'Cause it's cold in December and there's reason to stay in
Since it's cold outside, there's a temptation to stay in the house.

And I want to see you when you're on the deck of that ship.
The son would like to see his mother happy and healthy, enjoying a vacation on a ship's deck.

Yeah, you're sailing away and the sun looks right on your face.
When sailing away, the mother is happy and has the sun shining on her face.

Without a reason to believe in something,
When there is no motivation or hope, life seems aimless.

You can do most anything.
When there's no purpose, one can easily lose their way and make mistakes.

Well, that's what you told me someplace,
The mother had previously given the son advice on the lack of direction in life.

But I can't remember when.
The son can't recall when the mother gave him that advice.

It was a long time ago,
The advice was given many years ago.

Maybe the first day of school or going to visit Dad.
The mother gave the son advice either on his first day of school or while visiting his father.

I was scared, but you told me I'd come home if I wanted.
The mother assured the son that he could come back home at any time.

I was only nine, but I went.
Though young, the son took a risk and went away from home without fear.

So, go on and make your families proud
Encouraging everyone to make their families proud and live up to high expectations.

Just like you always do.
The listener is urged to continue doing what they normally do.

Just like they want you to.
Society and culture place expectations on individuals' behavior and actions.

My old girlfriend's studying medicine.
The singer is referring to his ex-girlfriend who is currently studying medicine.

Would you save my life if I got sick?
Asking the ex-girlfriend if she would be willing to save his life in case of illness.

Haven't seen you in a while. How have you been?
Asking the ex-girlfriend how she's been since they last saw each other.

Of course, if you had the right insurance for it.
The ex-girlfriend couldn't save the artist without the proper insurance, even if she wanted to.

And I think if we got back together again,
The singer is pondering a reunion with his ex-girlfriend.

You know, give it a run, you know.
The artist suggests giving the relationship another chance.

You were my first love.
The singer confesses that the ex-girlfriend was his first love.

You're very drunk and we were very young.
The relationship wasn't healthy, as both of them were young and under the influence of alcohol.

Plus I'm going to see this guy and it might be love.
The singer is going on a date with a new person, and he thinks it might be love.

Yeah, I think he might be the one.
The artist feels that he may be compatible with the new person and is optimistic about the relationship.

If you get married can I come? I gotta see this.
The artist's invitation is a hypothetical one, as he would like to attend the ex-girlfriend's wedding if she gets married.

Well, go on and dig your holes in this ground.
Encouraging others to pursue their own goals and dreams.

Yeah, go on and lay your tired bodies down.
Even if exhausted, it's important to rest and relax.

Just like you're going to. Just like they expect you to.
Society and expectations often dictate one's actions and decisions.

And I've been thinking about moving away.
The artist has been pondering leaving his current environment and moving to a new location.

Now that we've had this talk, I definitely may.
The conversation has motivated the artist to consider the idea more seriously.

Well, now go on and break your word and it'll break me down.
Not following through on a promise will cause the singer a great deal of stress and disappointment.

And I'll go on and I'll break every last thing in this house.
Frustration or anger may cause the artist to break things in their surroundings.

Just like I'm going to. Just like you expect me to.
Others may have certain expectations for the singer's behavior, whether justified or not.

Now go on and make your family proud.
Encouraging others to put forth their best efforts to make their family proud of them.

Now go on and stake your claim to this ground.
Pursuing one's dreams and laying claim to their place in the world requires effort and perseverance.

Now go on and take that last dream down
Passions, dreams, and aspirations should be pursued with all one's energy and focus.

And it'll get you through.
Focusing on one's dreams and making them a reality can help one endure hardship.

What did they put you through?
The singer is inquiring about what someone has experienced or endured.