Go On
Navigating Life's Currents: The Elected's 'Go On' Meaning Unveiled
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Well, did you do something for yourself, Mom?
Asking the mother if she has done something for herself.
And get the hell out of the house.
Encouraging the mother to leave the house.
Well, would you do something for your son, Mom?
Requesting the mother to do something for her son.
And stop taking all these pills.
Advising the mother to stop taking pills.
'Cause it's cold in December and there's reason to stay in
Highlighting the coldness of December and suggesting a reason to stay indoors.
And I want to see you when you're on the deck of that ship.
Expressing a desire to see the mother happy on a ship's deck.
Yeah, you're sailing away and the sun looks right on your face.
Imagining the mother sailing away with the sun shining on her face.
Without a reason to believe in something,
Reflecting on the importance of having a reason to believe in something.
You can do most anything.
Emphasizing the potential to achieve anything with belief.
Well, that's what you told me someplace,
Recalling advice received, but uncertain about the timing.
But I can't remember when.
Unable to remember when the advice was given.
It was a long time ago,
Referencing a distant memory, perhaps from childhood.
Maybe the first day of school or going to visit Dad.
Recalling early memories, possibly related to school or visiting a parent.
I was scared but you told me I'd come home if I wanted.
Describing a reassuring message from the mother during a fearful moment.
I was only nine but I went.
Recalling a childhood experience of facing fear and going somewhere alone.
So, go on and make your families proud
Encouraging the mother to continue making the family proud.
Just like you always do.
Acknowledging the mother's consistent efforts to please the family.
Just like they want you to.
Highlighting societal expectations to conform to family desires.
My old girlfriend's studying medicine.
Mentioning an ex-girlfriend studying medicine.
Would you save my life is I got sick?
Asking if the mother would save his life if he fell ill.
Haven't seen you in a while. How have you been?
Inquiring about the mother's well-being after a period of not seeing each other.
Of course if you had the right insurance for it.
Speculating on the possibility of assistance with the right insurance.
And I think if we got back together again,
Expressing openness to rekindling a relationship.
You know, give it a run, you know.
Considering the idea of giving a past relationship another try.
You were my first love.
Acknowledging the mother as the first love.
You're very drunk and we were very young.
Recalling a drunken and youthful experience with the mother.
Plus I'm going to see this guy and it might be love.
Mentioning a new romantic interest and the possibility of love.
Yeah, I think he might be the one.
Expressing belief that the new person might be "the one."
If you get married can I come? I gotta see this.
Asking for permission to attend the wedding if the new relationship leads to marriage.
Well, go on and dig your holes in this ground.
Encouraging others to pursue their goals and ambitions.
Yeah, go on and lay your tired bodies down.
Encouraging rest and relaxation after hard work.
Just like you're going to. Just like they expect you to.
Highlighting societal expectations of conforming to certain behaviors.
And I've been thinking about moving away.
Contemplating the idea of moving away after a meaningful conversation.
Now that we've had this talk, I definitely may.
Considering relocation after discussing important matters.
Well, now go on and break your word and it'll break me down.
Anticipating emotional distress if a promise is broken.
And I'll go on and I'll break every last thing in this house.
Expressing a willingness to break things if emotions are disregarded.
Just like I'm going to. Just like you expect me to.
Highlighting an expectation of destructive behavior.
Now go on and make your family proud.
Encouraging the mother to continue making the family proud.
Now go on and stake your claim to this ground.
Urging others to claim ownership and make a mark in life.
Now go on and take that last dream down
Encouraging the pursuit of one's last dream to find solace.
And it'll get you through.
Suggesting that pursuing a dream can provide comfort.
What did they put you through?
Pondering the difficulties and challenges faced.
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