Go On
Utopians Lyrics
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There's no need for hiding
I can see you from here
running from the lightning
Darling darling darling
I don't understand
why all your friends are laughing
Come on and tell me you don't want me to
go on and go on go on
(x2)
bunny bunny bunny
I don't see you smiling
you should be happy now
that I got you after all
shiny shiny shiny
your phone must be dead
I called you day and night
and you never called me back
C'mon and tell me you don't want me to
go on and go on
(x2)
Honey Honey Honey,
There's no need to hide
I can see you from here
running from the lights.
The song “Go On” by Utopians is a captivating piece that speaks to the longing for love and connection with another person. The lyrics suggest that the singer has strong feelings for someone who seems to be guarded and unresponsive to their advances. Each stanza in the song is directed towards this person, who is called different names such as “honey,” “darling,” and “bunny,” indicating both affection and a somewhat playful tone.
The first two lines of the song “Honey, honey, honey, there’s no need for hiding, I can see you from here, running from the lightning” suggest that the object of the singer’s affection is afraid or hesitant to fully open up to them. The line “running from the lightning” could be interpreted as a metaphor for avoiding potential harm or pain. The second verse “Bunny, bunny, bunny, I don’t see you smiling, you should be happy now that I got you after all” is particularly interesting because it implies that the singer feels as though they have won over or convinced the person to be with them, yet they do not seem content. The line “you should be happy now that I got you after all” suggests that the singer feels as though they have done something special or significant to earn the object of their affection’s attention.
The chorus “Come on, tell me you don’t want me to go on and go on” seems like a plea from the singer for the other person to reciprocate their feelings. The fact that the line is repeated twice adds emphasis to the urgency of their desire to be wanted by the other person. The final stanza, which repeats the first two lines of the song, suggests that although the singer sees the other person avoiding or running away from them, they still long for their affection and are not willing to give up.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey honey honey
Addressing the person in a sweet and affectionate way.
There's no need for hiding
No need for secrecy or hiding things from each other.
I can see you from here
Can see and understand the person from a distance, despite not being physically together.
running from the lightning
Avoiding or running away from something that is frightening or dangerous.
Darling darling darling
Addressing the person in a sweet and affectionate way, implying intimacy.
I don't understand
Confusion about something the other person is doing or feeling.
why all your friends are laughing
Bewilderment over the other person's friends' behavior towards the relationship.
it's because they envy us.
The friends are jealous or envious of the strong relationship, leading to them mocking it in a lighthearted way.
Come on and tell me you don't want me to
A request for honesty, asking the other person to express their true feelings.
go on and go on go on
A desire to continue or maintain the current emotional closeness and relationship.
bunny bunny bunny
Addressing the person in a playful and affectionate way.
I don't see you smiling
Observing the other person's mood and realizing they seem unhappy or unsatisfied.
you should be happy now
Feeling that the other person should be content and fulfilled with the current relationship.
that I got you after all
Expressing gratitude and appreciation for having the other person in their life and the relationship they share.
shiny shiny shiny
Addressing the other person in a playful way, perhaps implying that they are bright or special.
your phone must be dead
An assumption that the other person's phone is not working or is out of battery, hence not responding to calls.
I called you day and night
Describing the artist's persistence in trying to contact the other person.
and you never called me back
Not receiving a response from the other person despite multiple attempts to reach them.
C'mon and tell me you don't want me to
A repeated request for honesty and clarity about the other person's true feelings.
go on and go on
Expressing a desire to continue the relationship and deepen the connection.
Contributed by Lincoln S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.