Just Keep Going
Pedal Through Life: Wisdom from 'Just Keep Going' by David Gibb
Lyrics
My Dad taught me to ride my bike,
Reflecting on childhood experiences, the narrator's father taught them how to ride a bike.
He took me to the park one day,
The father took the narrator to a park for the bike riding lesson.
Said those stabilisers belong to yesterday,
The stabilizers (training wheels) are mentioned, indicating a transition from dependency to independence.
He said you’re going to pedal,
The father encourages the narrator to pedal, a metaphor for taking initiative and moving forward.
And I’m going to push,
The father will support by pushing, symbolizing external assistance in the journey.
And you’re going to pick up speed,
Encouraging the narrator to gain momentum in life.
And I’ll never forget the next thing he said to me
The father imparts a memorable piece of advice, emphasizing persistence and continuous effort.
You’ve gotta just keep going, You’ve got to just keep going,
A repetition of the advice to emphasize its importance.
You’ve gotta keep on pedaling keep on pushing through,
Reiterating the need to pedal and push through challenges.
You’ve gotta just keep going, You’ve got to just keep going,
Encouraging perseverance and hinting at the potential for achievement.
And if you just keep going, who knows what you can do?
Highlighting the uncertainty of future success but promoting the idea that persistence can lead to positive outcomes.
My heart was pumping inside my chest,
The narrator describes the physical sensation of determination and effort.
But I kept on looking ahead,
Continuing to look forward despite challenges.
And I kept on pedaling just like my Dad said,
Adhering to the father's advice and maintaining effort.
And then all of a sudden I looked behind,
A sudden realization that the father is no longer directly involved in the journey.
And saw he wasn’t there,
Noticing the absence of the father and facing a moment of self-reliance.
He was way back at the top of the hill leaping in the air!
The father's joy at the narrator's progress, expressing the rewards of perseverance.
You’ve gotta just keep going, You’ve got to just keep going,
Reiterating the central theme of continuous effort and determination.
You’ve gotta keep on pedaling keep on pushing through,
Emphasizing the ongoing need to face challenges with resilience.
You’ve gotta just keep going, You’ve got to just keep going,
Repeating the encouragement to persist, underscoring its importance.
And if you just keep going, who knows what you can do?
Reinforcing the idea that sustained effort can lead to unforeseen achievements.
It’s OK if you can’t do something first time,
Acceptance of initial failures, acknowledging the learning process.
And it’s OK to have another go,
Advocating for perseverance and the value of trying again.
But it’s important that you give it your best try,
Stressing the importance of giving one's best effort in attempts.
And if you’ve listened to this song then you will know.
Suggesting that the song itself contains valuable lessons for those who listen.
You’ve gotta just keep going, You’ve got to just keep going,
Reiteration of the core message of persistence and continuous action.
You’ve gotta keep on pedaling keep on pushing through,
Continued emphasis on pedaling and pushing through life's challenges.
You’ve gotta just keep going, You’ve got to just keep going,
Repeating the call to keep going, reinforcing its significance.
And if you just keep going, who knows what you can do?
Reiterating the potential for positive outcomes through continuous effort.
Three simple words, and I know that it sounds easy,
Acknowledging the simplicity of the advice while recognizing life's complexities.
But life is full of highs and lows,
Acknowledging the inevitable ups and downs in life.
So when the road is rough ahead,
Recalling the father's advice during challenging times.
I think of what Dad said, all those years ago.
Reflecting on the enduring impact of parental wisdom over the years.
You’ve gotta just keep going, You’ve got to just keep going,
Reiteration of the central theme, emphasizing resilience in the face of challenges.
You’ve gotta keep on pedaling keep on pushing through,
Continued emphasis on the importance of pedaling and pushing through difficulties.
You’ve gotta just keep going, You’ve got to just keep going,
Repeating the call to keep going, underlining its application in various life situations.
And if you just keep going, who knows what you can do?
Reiterating the potential for positive outcomes through persistent effort.
You’ve gotta just keep going, You’ve got to just keep going,
Emphasizing the enduring nature of the advice to keep going.
You’ve gotta keep on pedaling keep on pushing through,
Stressing the continuous need to pedal and push through challenges.
You’ve gotta just keep going, You’ve got to just keep going,
Repeating the call to keep going, reinforcing the idea of continuous effort.
And if you just keep going, who knows what you can do?
Reiterating the potential for positive outcomes through sustained perseverance.
And if you just keep going, who knows what you can do?
A final reminder of the unknown possibilities that may unfold through persistent effort.
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