I lost my fear in your arms
I lost my tears in your car
I lost my will in your candle lit eyes
And all my love in your yard
Baby would you leave me if you knew that I was making it up?
And underneath the love you got to wonder am I giving you up?
No way am I, it goes on.
Violent is the motion in my heart and in my body and mind.
And silent is the feeling that I lost but I'm determined to find.
And love is but an ocean, unrealistic notion, but I cling to her devotion, and I let it pull me down to the floor.
It goes on, on, on, on.
It goes on, on, on, on.
It goes on, on, on, on.
It goes on, on, on, on.
I found my will in your car
I caught my tears in your arms
I found myself on that poor county drive
And found my love in your guard
Oh, Baby would you leave me if you knew that I was making it up?
And underneath the love you got to wonder am I giving you up?
No way am I, it goes on.
It goes on, on, on, on.
It goes on, on, on, on.
It goes on, on, on, on.
It goes on, on, on, on.
About This Song
"It Goes On And On" is a deeply introspective ballad that explores the cyclical nature of love, loss, and emotional vulnerability through vivid, poetic imagery. The song captures the narrator's surrender to love despite uncertainty and fear, with lyrics that move from intimate moments of connection ("I lost my fear in your arms") to profound questions about authenticity and commitment in relationships. Musically, it showcases The Avett Brothers' signature blend of folk, rock, and Americana with Seth Avett's emotionally raw vocals building over gentle instrumentation that gradually intensifies to match the song's emotional turbulence. The recurring phrase "it goes on" serves as both a meditation on love's persistence and life's relentless forward motion, even through pain and doubt. The track stands out for its honest portrayal of romantic anxiety and the way it captures the overwhelming, oceanic nature of deep emotional connection. It exemplifies the band's ability to transform personal vulnerability into universal anthems about the complexities of human relationships.
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