You know you can't keep letting it get you down
And you can't keep dragging that dead weight around
If there ain't all that much to lug around
Better run like hell when you hit the ground
When the morning comes
When the morning comes
Can't stop those kids from dancing but why would you want to
Especially when you're already getting good?
'Cause your mind don't move and your knees don't bend
But don't go blaming the kids again
When the morning comes
When the morning comes
When the morning comes
When the morning comes
When the morning comes
When the morning comes
Let it go
This too shall pass
Let it go
This too shall pass
(Let it go, this too shall pass)
You know you can't keep letting it get you down
No, you can't keep letting it get you down
(Let it go, this too shall pass)
Oh, is it really all that much to lug around
And you can't keep letting it get you down
When the morning comes
Oh, you can't keep letting it get you down
No, you can't keep letting it get you down
(When the morning comes)
Oh, you can't keep letting it get you down
No, you can't keep letting it get you down
(When the morning comes)
Oh, you can't keep letting it get you down
No, you can't keep letting it get you down
(When the morning comes)
Oh, you can't keep letting it get you down
No, you can't keep letting it get you down
(When the morning comes)
About This Song
"This Too Shall Pass" is a deceptively uplifting anthem about resilience that masks deeper anxieties about stagnation and the fear of being left behind by life's momentum. The song's central message-borrowed from the ancient Persian adage-suggests that both suffering and joy are temporary, but Ok Go frames this wisdom through the lens of modern restlessness and the pressure to keep moving forward. The lyrics juxtapose images of dead weight and paralysis ("when your mind don't move then your knees don't bend") with kinetic energy and dance, creating a tension between feeling stuck and the imperative to stay in motion. Musically, the track builds from a gentle, almost folk-like opening into a triumphant, horn-driven crescendo that mirrors the emotional journey from despair to hope. The production incorporates a gospel-influenced choir and marching band elements, giving the song a communal, celebratory quality that transforms personal struggle into collective catharsis. The band's signature blend of indie rock with orchestral arrangements creates an expansive sound that feels both intimate and anthemic. What resonated most with listeners was how the song captured the millennial experience of feeling simultaneously overwhelmed by life's challenges and pressured to maintain optimism and forward momentum. The track became particularly meaningful during times of economic uncertainty and social change, offering a musical reminder that difficult periods are inherently temporary while encouraging active participation in life's dance rather than passive endurance.
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