Keep On
Will Young Lyrics


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[Chorus]
You know I'm gonna keep on, gonna keep on
Nowhere else to go
I like it with the heat on, so put the heat on
I get there on my own
You know I'm gonna ride it, I won't hide it
I told you all along
But none of that don't matter, let's get it on

'Cause it pays to do your best
Do it better than the rest
And I hate to say I'm wrong,
I can see what's going on
And at times it makes me mad
'cause this thing is all I have
Got to see a way,
Oh, how I love it, how I love it

[Chorus]

It's a way to pay the bills
But I need to get my thrills
Just until I'm satisfied
But I need to feel alive
You gotta hurt before you heal
Take a dream and make it real
I've been waiting too long
Hey I'm coming, hey I'm coming

Like a diamond in the rough
Keep on 'til I've had enough
Gonna shimmer like the sun
I can warm up everyone
It's coming like a miracle
When you rise you never fall
I've been waiting so long
Hey it's coming, hey it's coming

[Chorus]
Why wait, what you holding on for?
I just go around and around
It isn't gonna take too long
It's late, but not too late
It's time for reaching out
Somebody's gonna take me away

You gotta hurt before you heal
Take a dream and make it real
I've been waiting too long
Hey I'm coming, hey I'm coming

[Chorus]

Keep on, keep on




Gonna keep on
Keep on now

Overall Meaning

In Will Young's song Keep On, the chorus features the repeated phrase "You know I'm gonna keep on, gonna keep on, nowhere else to go." From this line, we can infer that the singer is determined to persevere despite any obstacles. The heat in the second line could refer to passion or pressure to succeed, and the singer declares that they can handle it on their own. This could suggest that the singer is on a journey of self-discovery, willing to put in the effort to achieve their goals without relying on others.


The second verse speaks to the singer's frustration with their circumstances. They acknowledge the reality that achieving success requires hard work and experiencing failure. However, despite the negative feelings associated with struggle, the singer is determined to overcome any obstacles and push forward. The repeated chorus at the end of the song reinforces the idea that the singer is focused on persevering.


Line by Line Meaning

You know I'm gonna keep on, gonna keep on
I am determined to keep moving forward and not give up


Nowhere else to go
I have no other choice but to persevere


I like it with the heat on, so put the heat on
I enjoy the intense pressure and challenge


I get there on my own
I am independent and self-sufficient


You know I'm gonna ride it, I won't hide it
I will face my obstacles head-on with confidence


I told you all along
I have been upfront about my goals and intentions


But none of that don't matter, let's get it on
All that matters now is taking action and moving forward


'Cause it pays to do your best
Putting in the effort and striving for excellence is rewarding


Do it better than the rest
Aim to excel and outperform others


And I hate to say I'm wrong,
I don't like admitting mistakes or faults


I can see what's going on
I understand the situation and am aware of the challenges


And at times it makes me mad
Some circumstances frustrate me


'cause this thing is all I have
I am deeply invested in this endeavor


Got to see a way,
I need to find a path to success


Oh, how I love it, how I love it
Despite the challenges, I am passionate about this pursuit


It's a way to pay the bills
This endeavor is a means of making a living


But I need to get my thrills
I also desire excitement and fulfillment from it


Just until I'm satisfied
I will pursue it until I achieve my desired level of contentment


But I need to feel alive
I require a sense of vitality and purpose from my pursuits


You gotta hurt before you heal
Sometimes, you need to go through pain to find resolution


Take a dream and make it real
Turn your aspirations into a tangible reality


I've been waiting too long
I have been patiently anticipating this for a while


Hey I'm coming, hey I'm coming
I am finally making strides towards my goals


Like a diamond in the rough
I am currently unpolished but have the potential for greatness


Keep on 'til I've had enough
I will persist until I am fully satisfied


Gonna shimmer like the sun
I will shine radiantly and attract positive attention


I can warm up everyone
I can bring joy and positivity to others


It's coming like a miracle
Success is on its way, almost as if by divine intervention


When you rise you never fall
Once you achieve success, you will not suffer a decline


Why wait, what you holding on for?
There is no reason to delay, what is holding you back?


I just go around and around
I am stuck in a repetitive cycle of inaction


It isn't gonna take too long
Moving forward will not be a long and arduous process


It's late, but not too late
There is still time to make progress, even though it may be late in the game


It's time for reaching out
I need to take initiative and make contact with others


Somebody's gonna take me away
Someone will help me make progress towards my goals


Keep on
Persist and don't give up


Gonna keep on
I am determined to keep moving forward


Keep on now
There is no time like the present to take action




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LIPSON, MOREAS, WHITE, YOUNG

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