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This song came to mind during the production of the “New Life EP”, when otom was feeling tired, and the first sequence was completed in about ten minutes. The drums were processed to be slightly saturated, with extra compression to keep the overall tone even without pushing it too much. The bass line was designed as an even, programmed part, supporting the repeating foundation throughout the track. Guitar parts use the volume pedal for accent, while the four repeated chord progressions are strummed so that the strokes slowly gain weight and edge from beginning to end. Smoothly rising phrases and rougher elements overlap, creating a sound that gently moves and spreads. The vocals keep their grainy texture, with deep reverb and subtle harmonies giving a sense of space. No major arrangement changes were made; the track moved from recording to mixing and mastering while keeping the original balance of the early version. As a result, the song preserves the mood and approach of the time, with otom’s characteristic repetition and quiet intensity. The title So It Goes is taken from a frequently appearing line in “Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt Vonnegut, one of otom’s favorite books.