Where Do We Go From Here

"Where Do We Go From Here" is a plaintive cry, reflecting young people's confusion at what paths to take and what decisions to make for the future. From the the "half-truths" of the media, to the fickleness of societal trends, the narrator is not so glad "he met you", meaning society and the world in general. The things in the world that make him "scraped and bruised", and the unhealthy relationships that make him "wheeze", make him desperate for some sort of escape. It all "makes him want to go away", but as the chorus exclaims, "stop dreaming 'bout the shiny gun"; suicide is not the answer.

from my perspective, this is about someone confused about where they're at in life and has no clue what to do next, and knows that "u know im not the only one" in the same postition, but still asking the same question, "where do we go from here." describes me i dont know about u

It's about his shitty father abandoning him.

its about generation x and y and all the changes they were going through as a while over the past couple of years, about coming out 9/11, about the influence of violence and trying to stay away from it all (stop dreaming about your shiney gun)

just about being fucking confused as to what to do after everything is crumbling apart

Sounds like another failed romance. She cheats on him and is very good at hiding it, however he eventually finds out. It makes him want to go away. (suggestive of suicide when in conjunction with the "shiny gun") Ultimately, they still love each other. He then wonders and asks.. "Where do we go from here?"

One of my fav Filter songs.

Atleast Rich Patrick writes about different themes than other artists. I think the lyrics are saying a number of things, but in general it's about teenage life.

I found this song not that long ago, somehow I was looking up some info about some 20th century conflicts/wars and I randomly found this song and put it on, and it really resonated because I realized a sense of being lost about what to do with the legacy people my age and younger have inherited from previous generations. The saying goes "respect your elders," but a lot of our elders were racist, sexist, out of touch with reality, and dominated by a government which loved every bit of that and reinforced many biased ideals. So since we often can't look to "our elders" for answers about how to deal with life today, where DO we go for answers? Where CAN we go? Is there anything we can do to fix previous generations' mistakes that they've left us with? Did they really give a crap about us at all? It's incredibly frustrating to try to figure out what to do once you realize authoritative figures are imperfect, confused humans just like you, me, or anyone else.

This track is a reflection on the chaos that has unfolded in our lives and the world at large. The song's narrator seems lost and uncertain about his future, questioning where he should go from here. This theme of uncertainty and disillusionment resonates with those who have felt disconnected or disenchanted with society.

Throughout the song, frontman Richard Patrick's vocals are characterized by their emotional intensity, conveying a sense of desperation and urgency. His lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world in turmoil, where people are struggling to find direction and purpose. The chorus, "Where do we go from here?" becomes a poignant cry for help, echoing the feelings of frustration and confusion many people can relate to.

First off, sorry about all the ?'s in there, but I just couldnt figure out what he was singing. If anyone can help, pleae go through and correct it. And there are some lyrics in there I'm not really sure about, so if you know the right ones, go through and correct them.

besides that...real good song :)