Lyrics
It goes on and on
Life continues persistently
It goes on and on
Reinforces the idea that life continues persistently
It goes on and on
Emphasizes the ongoing nature of life
It goes on and on
Reiteration of the continuous flow of life
It appeared to me
A new realization or inspiration
A new melody
A fresh tune or idea
Behind my eyes
Internally experienced, a personal perception
Ran in to see
A rush to understand or comprehend the inspiration
What’s gotten into me?
Wondering about sudden changes within oneself
Why act surprised?
Questioning the reaction to newfound inspirations
I won’t stop 'til it’s right
Determined to persist until achieving correctness
I’ve been up since last night
Been awake since the previous night
P.M. 'til the morning light
From the evening until the morning
Son gone on
Reference to the passing of time or generation
Keep running
Continue moving forward despite obstacles
If dad don’t have nothing to show
Significance of achievement to a father figure
Then it don’t matter no
Reinforces the insignificance if the father hasn't accomplished
Son gone on
Similar to line 14, emphasizing generational shifts
Keep running
Continuing despite parental achievements or lack thereof
If dad don’t have nothing to show
Reiterating the lack of importance of fatherly achievements
Then it don’t matter no
Repetition emphasizing the insignificance of the father's accomplishments
If dad don’t have nothing to show
Emphasizing the lack of significance of a father's achievements
Then dad’s dad probably didn’t know better
Implication that past generations might not have known better
Look at him now
Highlighting a shift or change in perspective
Oooh I gotta run now
A sense of urgency to move forward or progress
Oooh I gotta calm down
Desire to calm down or stabilize amidst urgency
To let him know
To communicate or convey a message
It won’t get no easier
Recognition that challenges won't become easier
It goes on and on
Emphasizing the continuous nature of life
I’ll be working 'til I can’t no more (No more)
Work relentlessly until unable to continue further
Tryna make it to tomorrow (Tomorrow)
Striving to reach the next day, future-oriented
All summer long
Consistent effort throughout the summer season
Breaking in from dusk to dawn (To dawn)
Working persistently from evening to morning
Tryna make it to tomorrow
Continuously striving for the future
Son gone on
Reiteration of the significance to a father figure
Keep running
Continuing despite the lack of parental achievements
If dad don’t have nothing to show
Reinforcement of the insignificance of father's accomplishments
Then it don’t matter no
Emphasizing the lack of importance of father's achievements
Son gone on
Continuing despite parental achievements or lack thereof
Keep running
Reiterating the insignificance of the father's accomplishments
If dad don’t have nothing to show
Repetition emphasizing the insignificance of father's achievements
Then it don’t matter no
Emphasizing the lack of significance of father's achievements
Son gone on
Repetition to emphasize the need for continuous movement or progress
Keep running
-Keep running
-Keep running
-Keep running
-Keep running
-Keep running
-Keep running
-Keep running
-Keep running
-If dad don’t have nothing to show
Reiterating the insignificance of a father's achievements
Then dad’s dad probably didn’t know better
Suggesting that past generations might have been unaware of better options
Look at him now
Highlighting a change or transformation in perspective
Run
Encouragement to keep moving forward
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