life goes on
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From the idea that the world continues despite all the setbacks, the world doesn't stop for one person.
Phrase
[edit]- Saying used to encourage someone to keep moving despite hardship
- It might've been one hell of a week, but hey, life goes on. You gotta get back up each time it throws you down.
- 1982, John Melloncamp (lyrics and music), “Jack & Diane”, in American Fool:
- Oh yeah, life goes on / Long after the thrill of livin' it's gone