Going On

Gnarls Barkley

About Going On

"Going On" is the second single taken from Gnarls Barkley's second studio album The Odd Couple. It is played in an upbeat hip hop and blues style. The track is also featured on the video game NBA 2K9 as well as the video game NBA 2K16. It was nominated at the 2009 Grammy Awards for 'Best Pop Performance'. "Going On" uses a sample from the track "Folder Man" by Please. The sample is repeated throughout the song, and comes from 1:30–1:35 from the original song. The song is also featured in a 2010 FIFA World Cup commercial by Puma AG, entitled 'The Journey of Football', featuring the Ghanaian national football team. The single was only released on a promotional format. 


Year:
2008
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I've seen it with my own eyes
How we're gettin' otherwise
Without the luxury of leavin' (leavin')
The touch and feeling of free is
Un-tangible technically
Something you've got to believe in (believe in)
Connect the cause and effect
One foot in front of the next
This is the start of a journey.
And my mind is already gone
And though there are other unknowns
Somehow this doesn't concern me.

And you can stand right there if you want
But I'm going on
And I'm prepared to go it alone
I'm going on
To a place in the sun that's nice and warm
I'm going on
And I'm sure they'll have a place for you too  oh oh oh

Anyone that needs what they want, and doesn't want what they need
I want nothing to do with
And to do what I want
And to do what I please
Is first of my to-do list
But every once in a while I think about her smile
One of the few things I do miss
But baby I've to go
Baby I've got to know
Baby I've got to prove it

And I'll see you when you get there
But I'm going on
And I'm prepared to go it alone
I'm going on
May my love lift you up to the place you belong
I'm going on
And I promise I'll be waiting for you oh oh oh

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Gnarls Barkley

Gnarls Barkley is an American soul duo composed of the artists Brian Joseph Burton (known professionally as Danger Mouse) and Thomas DeCarlo Callaway (known professionally as Cee Lo Green). Their first studio album St. Elsewhere was released in 2006 along with its first single "Crazy". Both single and album were a major commercial success and have been noted for their large sales by download. The duo released their second album The Odd Couple in March 2008. more »

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Written by: Peter Dunton, Brian Joseph Burton, Thomas Decarlo Callaway

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Going On" is a track from the album "The Odd Couple" by Gnarls Barkley, an American soul duo composed of CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse.
Chart Performance
It reached number 88 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 22 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Release and Reception
Released in 2008, "Going On" follows Gnarls Barkley's global hit "Crazy" from their debut album "St Elsewhere." - It garnered favorable reviews from critics who appreciated its catchy rhythm and high-energy vocals.
Music Video
The music video for "Going On" was directed by Wendy Morgan, which is based on the Puerto Rican funeral procession traditional dance. - It won the Music Video Production Association award for Best R&B Video in 2009.
Song Composition
Known for his eccentric taste, Danger Mouse produced "Going On" and fused it with a variety of musical styles, notably soul, funk, and pop. - CeeLo Green, noted for his unique voice, used his powerful and soulful delivery to bring the song's lyrics about persevering through hard times to life.
Cultural Impact
"Going On" was also featured in the video game "FIFA 09" which introduced the song to a wider, global audience.
Live Performances
Gnarls Barkley performed "Going On" live on popular TV shows such as "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "Later... with Jools Holland."
Album Success
The album "The Odd Couple" that features "Going On" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 2008.
Unique Sound
"Going On" has often been praised for maintaining the eclectic and innovative sound that Gnarls Barkley became famous for with their debut album.
Lyrics Meaning
The song's lyrics deal with themes of change, progress, and the passage of time.

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