For My Sunday Song #452, we are talking “On and On” by the very underrated band Saigon Kick. The song is off their third album, ‘Water’, which came out on September 28, 1993. This was an album I didn’t discover until a few years back when I interviewed Jason Bieler on The Lebrain Train with Mike Ladano. I remember “Love is on the Way” off ‘The Lizard’, but I didn’t explore them more back then and boy did I miss out. This song was not a single on the original issue, but when they reissued the album in 2023 the did release it a promotional singer.
“On and On” was written by Jason Bieler and it is a simple song. All it is saying is live in the moment as that feeling can’t be beat. Give your full heart and go for it because everything could be gone tomorrow. The song is specifically talking about a girl that he loves, but it can be applied to anything…an adventure you want to take, a walk on the beach or taking that trip you’ve always wanted to take. Don’t let everything be gone and you regret the what ifs!
Musically, you have Jason on vocals and this is actually the first album he handled the vocals as former lead singer Matt Kramer had left the band. Jason’s vocals are simply stellar. I love his delivery and his energy. On bass, you have Chris McLernon and let me tell you. His work is the coolest thing on the song. He is the driving force as he delivers some killer bass lines. A little funk, a little reggae mixed together with Jason’s simple riffs are pure joy. Phil Varones drumming also knocks it out of the park. The song is so simple, yet so catchy, so joyful and straight up fun. You can’t help but be in a good mood after hearing it.
Give the song a listen and let me know what you think. It is as magical and fun as I say? I figured it was perfect to brighten your Sunday…or actually, any day of the week. The video below was released with the reissue of the album and is actual footage of them recording the song back in 1993/1994.
“On And On”
Without love
The right would be wrong
Without you
My life an empty song
Within time
We will dance upon the ice
In the dawn
This could all be gone
Gotta get right back on time
Gotta stand straight up the line
Have to burn my heart complete
Gotta get fast upon my feet
Gotta act way beyond my means
Have to read the in-betweens
Gotta get back on my
Back on my feet again
On and on and on
It’s gotta be love
It’s gotta be love
Sweet love
In your eyes
A million brilliant lights
Shine on me
And lead to sleepless nights
Bring to me
The one I desire
I can’t resist her
And soon begin to drown
Written by Jason Bieler
