And So It Goes
Billy Joel
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In every heart there is a room A sanctuary safe and strong To heal the wounds from lovers past Until a new one comes along I spoke to you in cautious tones You answered me with no pretense And still I feel I said too much My silence is my self defense And every time I've held a rose It seems I only felt the thorns And so it goes, and so it goes And so will you soon I suppose But if my silence made you leave Then that would be my worst mistake So I will share this room with you And you can have this heart to break And this is why my eyes are closed It's just as well for all I've seen And so it goes, and so it goes And you're the only one who knows So I would choose to be with you That's if the choice were mine to make But you can make decisions too And you can have this heart to break And so it goes, and so it goes And you're the only one who knows
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Written by: BILLY JOEL
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"And So It Goes" is a track from Billy Joel's album "Storm Front." This album was recorded in 1989 and had four singles, of which this song was the last.
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SongwritingBilly Joel wrote the song himself, which is notable because many popular artists have their songs written by a team or by other songwriters.
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Song InspirationThe song was written about Joel's relationship with model Elle Macpherson, which ended around the time he wrote the song.
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StyleUnlike many of Joel's other songs, "And So It Goes" is a slow, mournful ballad, with lyrics that reflect Joel's feelings of sadness and regret.
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PerformanceDespite its popularity, Joel has stated in interviews that he finds the song difficult to perform live because of its emotional content.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its raw emotion and lyricism, while others found it overly sentimental.
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Chart Rankings"And So It Goes" did not perform as well commercially as other songs from the "Storm Front" album, peaking at #37 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song MeaningAccording to Joel, the song is about letting go and accepting that some things are beyond our control. This sentiment is reflected in the refrain, "And so it goes, and so it goes, and you're the only one who knows."
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Acapella PerformancesThe song has been popular in the acapella community, with groups such as the Whiffenpoofs from Yale University and Harvard's Din & Tonics having performed it.
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CoversNumerous artists have covered "And So It Goes," including artists from different genres such as pop, country, and classical. Some notable artists who have covered the song include Josh Groban, Barbra Streisand, and Marianas Trench.
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