I Must Go On
David Hasselhoff · Other Songs - David Hasselhoff
I must go on
With the work I'm committed to-
How can I not,
When my theories are true ?
And I will prove,
If I'm ever permitted to,
Things are not wrong
Just because they are new !
[emma]
Henry, I adore you,
Always have done,
Always will do,
And your dreams are mine !
I will always understand
However hard the path you've planned,
Our lives will intertwine...
[jekyll]
Who knows where my work will dead me ?
[emma]
Nowhere where you will not need me !
[jekyll]
Emma, please I beg you, heed me !
[emma]
Just don't leave me on my own !
[jekyll]
The only thing I fear
Is the unknown...
[emma]
When this all began,
We knew there'd be a price to pay !
Too late now to turn away,
We have come too far !
I know we'll find a way...
I Must Go On
David Hasselhoff's 1987 single "I Must Go On" stands as a defining anthem of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal era, though it is inextricably linked to his American pop persona. Released following his meteoric rise in the United States, the track blends rock instrumentation with a soaring, theatrical vocal style that became synonymous with his brand. The song served as a pivotal moment in his transition from teen idol to a mainstream rock star, capturing the optimism and high-energy aesthetic of the mid-1980s. Its enduring legacy lies in its ability to transcend specific musical genres, becoming a cultural touchstone associated with summer nights, television dramas, and the broader pop-rock movement of the late eighties.