Where Do I Go

Journey of Existence: Seeking Life's Purpose in Madlib's 'Where Do I Go'
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Lyrics

Where do I go

Expressing a sense of uncertainty and searching for direction in life.

Follow the river

Suggesting the idea of following the natural flow, like a river, to find one's path.

Where do I go

Reiterating the theme of uncertainty and the quest for direction.

Follow the gulls

Encouraging the idea of following signs or instincts, likened to seagulls.


Where is the something

Pondering the existence of something significant or purposeful.

Where is the someone

Reflecting on the search for someone or something that provides meaning to life.

That tells me why I live and die

Questioning the fundamental reasons for both living and dying.


Where do I go

Continuing the theme of seeking direction, this time through the metaphor of children.

Follow the children

Suggesting that observing the spontaneity and innocence of children may offer guidance.

Where do I go

Reiterating the idea of following the path indicated by children.

Follow their smiles

Emphasizing the positive aspects of life by following the joy represented by children's smiles.


Is there an answer

Raising the question of whether answers to life's meaning can be found in the innocence of children.

In their sweet faces

Suggesting that the purity of children's faces might hold answers to the purpose of life.

That tells me why I live and die

Questioning the existential reasons behind both living and dying.


Follow the wind song

Introducing the idea of following natural elements like the wind song and thunder.

Follow the thunder

Encouraging the pursuit of power and intensity represented by thunder.

Follow the neon in young lovers' eyes

Suggesting that the vibrant and intense emotions of young lovers might provide guidance.


Down to the gutter

Exploring contrasting environments, from the lower aspects of life to the glamorous and glittering.

Up to the glitter

Highlighting the contrast between mundane and glamorous aspects of existence.

Into the city

Describing the journey into the city, a place where truth may be found.

Where the truth lies

Suggesting that truth lies within the city environment.


Where do I go

Repeating the theme of following an internal guide, this time the heartbeat.

Follow my heartbeat

Encouraging the idea of following one's instinctual feelings represented by the heartbeat.

Where do I go

Continuing the theme of internal guidance, this time through the metaphor of the hand.

Follow my hand

Suggesting that one's actions or choices can provide direction in life.


Where will they lead me

Raising the question of where life's choices and actions will lead.

And will I ever

Expressing uncertainty about discovering the purpose of life through these choices.

Discover why I live and die

Pondering whether the journey will reveal the reasons for both living and dying.


Why do I live (beads, flowers)

Posing existential questions about the reasons for living, incorporating symbolic elements like beads and flowers.

Why do I die (freedom, happiness)

Reflecting on the dichotomy of life and death, incorporating symbols of freedom and happiness.

Tell my why (beads, flowers)

Pleading for answers to the existential questions, using the symbolism of beads and flowers.

Tell me where (freedom, happiness)

Seeking guidance on where to find elements symbolizing freedom and happiness.

Tell my why (beads, flowers)

Reiterating the plea for answers to existential questions, using symbolic elements of beads and flowers.

Tell me why (freedom!)

Posing a final question about the elusive nature of freedom.

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