On And On
The Muffs Lyrics


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Two ugly people come my way
Tell me that I'm wrong
But I don't care what people say
And it goes on and on

Now I'm wishing for your death
Tell me that I'm wrong
But I'm just wasting all my breath
And it goes on and on

He's a bad kind of soul
How can he be so mean
And he'll take everything
Just you wait and see

He's a mean kind of man
I know you would agree
If he died suddenly
I'd live happily

Two ugly people come my way
Tell me that I'm wrong




But I don't care what people say
And it goes on and on

Overall Meaning

The Muffs's song "On and On" speaks of a person who is unfazed by people's judgments and opinions, even when they come from unpleasant individuals. The lyrics mention the singer's indifference to the ugly people who criticize them, indicating a strong sense of self-assuredness and confidence. Nonetheless, the song also expresses a deep resentment towards someone else, who is portrayed as a bad soul and a mean man. The singer ultimately wishes for the death of this individual, indicating a strong feeling of animosity towards them. In the end, the song ends with the same refrain of "And it goes on and on," revealing a sense of cyclical existence, where people are constantly judged and mistreated by others.


There seem to be two distinct themes in "On and On." One is about the singer's confidence and determination to stay true to themselves, despite people's negative comments. The other is more pessimistic and envious, expressing a desire to see someone else suffer. These two contrasting themes offer a nuanced depiction of human nature, which is never wholly good or evil but fluctuates between the two. The repetition of the lyrics "And it goes on and on" creates a sense of inevitability, suggesting that, no matter how we feel, life will continue to unfold, with its ups and downs, as it always does.


Line by Line Meaning

Two ugly people come my way
Two unpleasant individuals approach me


Tell me that I'm wrong
State that I am incorrect


But I don't care what people say
I am indifferent to what others think or say


And it goes on and on
This continues without end


Now I'm wishing for your death
I now desire you to die


Tell me that I'm wrong
Inform me that my thoughts are misguided


But I'm just wasting all my breath
I am expending effort fruitlessly


And it goes on and on
This cycle repeats without ceasing


He's a bad kind of soul
He possesses an unpleasant character


How can he be so mean
In what manner is he so malicious?


And he'll take everything
He intends to obtain everything


Just you wait and see
Observe and bear witness to what occurs


He's a mean kind of man
He has a cruel disposition


I know you would agree
I am confident that you concur


If he died suddenly
In the event of his sudden demise


I'd live happily
I would experience joy


Two ugly people come my way
Two unpleasant individuals approach me


Tell me that I'm wrong
State that I am incorrect


But I don't care what people say
I am indifferent to what others think or say


And it goes on and on
This continues without end




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KIM SHATTUCK

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