Inspiration Behind Go:
The lyrics of Go express self-discovery during times of uncertainty in life. As this world is constantly changing, sometimes human beings need to be nudged in the form of a call to action to avoid feelings of regret. Meanwhile, Go addresses the topics of being caught in between a series of emotions. Instead of giving into apathy and procrastination, the writer wants listeners to make a decision by stop wasting precious time.
Biblical Application:
In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. 19 You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder, James 2:17-19.
Exegesis of Go:
Dig for victory, go for gold
I don’t wanna die before I get old
And I wonder where I’m going to
There’s some way out, there’s some way through
Seize the moments that you have while you are young. If you chase after your dreams now, you won’t have any regrets when you are older.
But I’m lost, I’m lost, I’m down again
My direction is changing, which way
Which way can I go?
Failure has a way of derailing hopes for greatness in life. If you decide to quit or stop pursuing a goal in life, uncertainty will consume your soul.
Get up and go
Stop wasting time. Make a decision and move on.
You start me up, you slow me down
No one can deny, you get around
When you’re hot, you’re cold, you’re in between
Keep asking myself, what does it mean?
This stanza addresses distractions in life. Whether this is a relationship that is on again and off again or words of discouragement, this is what you should expect if you want to succeed.
And I walk that tightrope, you should know
I’m losing my balance, maybe
Maybe I should go
Don’t hang on to your past. Make up your mind so you can press on with your future.
Get up and go
Just go
Get up and go
Stop hesitating and just go to pursue your next phase in life.
Face to face in sympathy
But now you turn your back on me
Turn a card and win, but you may lose
Fate only has that right to choose
Life isn’t fair. Some people are lucky, others get good breaks. The average and less gifted have to work harder than anyone else to reach their desired destination.
If you’re right, leave me here, I’ll die alone
You’ve got the time, you’ve just got time
You’ve got the time, just go
You’ll never know an outcome until you try. Don’t be afraid of failure. Face your fears and go.
Get up and go
Just go
Another call for action.
Get up and go
Just go
Just go
Get up and go
As Nike once said, “Just do it!”
Final Thoughts:
Asia was one of my favorite bands in Junior High School. Despite entering high school at 5 feet tall and 100 pounds soaking wet, I never let this interfere with chasing my dreams as an athletic. Although I didn’t reach all of my goals, I kept working to reach new heights. Go was an inspirational song that kept me improving as an athletic and now as a person.
by Jay Mankus
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