Story Behind The Song
The song came about from thinking of the longevity of The Whispers who have been in the business for over 40 years. It was written for them to sing as an encouragement song for others
Song Description
The song is about encouraging people to keep on going by looking at the good things in life and pulling on your strength to keep going.
| Song Length |
4:34 |
Genre |
R & B - Classic, R & B - Soul |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Pleasant, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Encouragement, Determination |
| Similar Artists |
Arrested Development, Brand New Heavies |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Chorus
Keep on Keepin On
Verse One
I'm spread thin and tearing
Worked hard and wearyin
But I gotta keep it going
just to keep the pain from showin
Can I keep up this game for as long as it takes
I try to tell myself I can,
But what happens if I break
Weight that grows and them status quos
The desparity between me and praise
And everything it takes to keep spirits raised
Will I know love in all my days
Walking down the street
I don't hear no music
But I've got some go left in me
Well I better get up and use it
Repeat Chorus
Verse Two
A new is appearing
Together we'll face it without fearing
All that comes to meet you
Don't let it defeat you no
You gotta stay up on your game
for as long as it takes
Cause it's not just about you
There's so much more at stake
When things in life try to bring you down
You gotta mind the things like the joy of sound
Like love and faith and all the things we make
The opportunity is there to take
Rolling down the path
Can you hear the music
We've got some go left in us
Well I guess we better use it.
Get up on the down stroke
Or any ole beat you please
Just don't never, ever let them catch you down on your knees
You gotta get up off of that thang and stand up on your good foot
Yes, we're gonna get it together
Repeat Chorus