DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOING TO? | DIANA ROSS | AUDIO SONG LYRICS
Inspiration Behind Do You Know Where You’re Going to?
Michael Masser and Gerry Goffin wrote Do You Know Where You’re Going To for the 1975 film Mahogany. As the lead actress in Mahogany, Diana sang this theme song for the film. Mahogany is about a young black woman named Tracey Chambers who aspires to become a fashion designer in Chicago. Along this journey, the lyrics to Do You Know Where You’re Going To fit in as Tracey seeks to figure out the right career path to take to fulfill her dreams.
Biblical Application: (a worst-case scenario when you go through life without having a clear vision to follow)
You stumble day and night, and the prophets stumble with you. So I will destroy your mother— 6 My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. “Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests; because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children, Hosea 4:5-6.
Exegesis of Do You Know Where You’re Going to?
Do you know where you’re going to?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to?
Do you know?
There will always be naysayers whenever you take a chance in life by seeking to pursue the American dream. This usually occurs via trial and error as you figure out what you like and dislike.
Do you get what you’re hoping for?
When you look behind you there’s no open doors
What are you hoping for?
Do you know?
This journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns. Depending upon your expectations, you may not get what you were hoping for, especially when opportunities begin to run out.
Once we were standing still in time
Chasing the fantasies that filled our minds
You knew I loved you, but my spirit was free
Laughing at the questions that you once asked of me
Chasing after dreams isn’t easy. Some people may be holding you back or may believe that this pursuit is a waste of time.
Do you know where you’re going to?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to?
Do you know?
Sometimes all you need is a sign of hope to keep this dream alive.
Now, looking back at all we’ve passed
We’ve let so many dreams slip through our hands
Why must we wait so long before we see
How sad the answers to those questions can be?
Success takes time, especially if what you’re chasing is a long shoot. Ultimately, how bad you want something will dictate the length of your pursuit.
Do you know where you’re going to?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to?
Do you know?
When should you give up or keep tarrying on is up to you.
Do you know, do you know?
Do you know?
Rejection and failures will determine how long you last or will simply strengthen your resolve.
Final Thoughts:
Fifteen years ago, a colleague convinced me to start writing screenplays. I envisioned that if I poured my heart and soul into this new venture, that by the time that I retired I could do this for fun. Unfortunately, as Hollywood has changed over the past 2 decades, it’s getting harder and harder to break through. Four screenplays later, I’m not sure if it’s worth it. I haven’t given up, but I may simply turn one of my movies into a book to see if that opens any new doors. This is my personal experience of following the words of Do You Know Where You’re Going to.
by Jay Mankus
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