Life Goes On
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Reminiscing 'bout the past
Driving by on easy street
Thinking 'bout that we'd be here to last a long while
And real talks, every night and then an arguement
But all in all we both knew
If nothing else, our love was heaven sent
Life goes on
Life goes on
Life goes on
Life goes on
My brother Petey would say
If you knew then like you know now
Would you get down the way you get down
Would you glorify, idolize
Find the time, mystify 'bout life
Oh, why can't we be kinder
Joy that's hard to find
Lord please give me a sign
To some of us here right now
Don't think you'd ride on this thin ice
Without goin' down
Cause time is running out
And will you be able to reach solid ground
Can only sing the words
It's up to you to listen
Show you the path to the garden
You got to follow me in
[Chorus]
Hey boo, here's to thanking you
For all that we've been through
It taught me how to love myself and now
You, and you I give my blessing
And I hope and I thank God
That's true for me and my boo
Oh, Lord
The lyrics to Angie Stone's "Life Goes On" are about reflecting on the past and acknowledging that life moves forward despite any bumps in the road. The first verse describes looking back on past arguments and realizing that despite their disagreements, the love shared between the singer and her partner was genuine and meant to last. The chorus emphasizes the idea that even when facing difficult times, life will continue on and we must keep moving forward.
The second verse includes a quote from the singer’s brother, Petey, who questions how we would act differently if we knew then what we know now. He encourages us to be kinder to one another, and to avoid putting too much focus on material items such as money or fame. The lyrics go on to ask for a sign from the Lord, indicating that there is a path to happiness and joy that we must follow.
Overall, the song is about embracing the lessons learned from past experiences and using them to move forward with positivity and hope, even when facing challenges. It encourages us to appreciate the people in our lives and to focus on love and kindness rather than material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at then and when you got caught up
Reflecting on past experiences that were overwhelming and difficult to handle
Reminiscing 'bout the past
Remembering, musing, and pondering about events of the past
Driving by on easy street
Living life in an effortless, carefree manner
Thinking 'bout that we'd be here to last a long while
Believing that the relationship or situation will endure for a significant time
And real talks, every night and then an argument
In actuality, there were disagreements every once in a while
But all in all we both knew
Despite everything, both people understood and realized
If nothing else, our love was heaven sent
If there's nothing else, our love was meant to be
Life goes on
Regardless of the ups and downs, time still moves forward
My brother Petey would say
Incorporating the wisdom of a family member into the message
If you knew then like you know now
If you had the knowledge and awareness then that you have now
Would you get down the way you get down
Would you repeat the same behaviors and actions
Would you glorify, idolize
Would you romanticize and uplift
Find the time, mystify 'bout life
Devote time to contemplating and puzzling over existence
Oh, why can't we be kinder
Questioning why people can't display more empathy and benevolence
Joy that's hard to find
Happiness that is rare and challenging to stumble upon
Lord please give me a sign
Requesting divine intervention and guidance
To some of us here right now
Speaks to those who listen and acknowledge the message
Don't think you'd ride on this thin ice
The precarious nature of the present situation should not be taken lightly
Without goin' down
There is a possibility of failure or collapse if you're not careful
Cause time is running out
Urgency in making a decision or taking action to make improvements
And will you be able to reach solid ground
Can you successfully overcome the challenges and problems to arrive at a place of stability?
Can only sing the words
She can only communicate the message but cannot force anyone to listen or follow through
It's up to you to listen
The responsibility to heed the warning or advice is on the individual
Show you the path to the garden
Illustrating the route or way to a safe and peaceful place
You got to follow me in
It is up to the person to take the first step and trust the guidance provided
Hey boo, here's to thanking you
Acknowledging and appreciating the importance of the relationship despite its difficulties
For all that we've been through
Recognizing the obstacles and challenges overcome in the relationship
It taught me how to love myself and now
The experiences in the relationship enabled a newfound appreciation and affection for oneself
You, and you I give my blessing
Granting approval and bestowing positive feelings upon another individual
And I hope and I thank God
Expressing gratitude and wishing for the best outcomes
That's true for me and my boo
The sentiments voiced are heartfelt and sincere
Oh, Lord
An exclamation of emotion and appeal to a higher power for support
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANGIE STONE, ERAN TABIB, MOSES III BARRETT
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