On My Own
3LAU feat. Nevve Lyrics


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Dancing through a hurricane
Soaked in technicolor rain
Time is melting in my brain
Paint the roses black as night
Swimming with the satellites
Never wanna know, never wanna let go

No, don't wake me yet, don't give it away
Hold my breath, I just wanna stay and

Lose myself tonight
I'm drifting away through the flashing lights
I just wanna stay out here alone, I can dance on my own, oh
And I can't wait no more, I'm drifting away
What you waiting for
I just wanna stay out here alone, we can dance on our own, oh

Take me where the stars run free
Spin me through the galaxy
Hold me in the flow, never wanna let go

No, don't wake me yet, don't give it away
Hold my breath, I just wanna stay and see what's next
Meet me halfway, hold our breath

Lose myself tonight
I'm drifting away through the flashing lights
I just wanna stay out here alone, I can dance on my own
And I can't wait no more, I'm drifting away
What you waiting for?
I just wanna stay out here alone, we can dance on our own

Give me just one reason why we can't believe our eyes
Running with the season 'till it makes us realize we
Got it all, we got it all for us
I can't wait to see the sun arriving with the rain
Take my hand, we're diving into passionate terrain
Got it all, we got it all for us

Lose myself tonight (lose myself)
I'm drifting away through the flashing lights
I just wanna stay out here alone, I can dance on my own
I can't wait no more (wait no more), I'm drifting away




What you waiting for?
I just wanna stay out here alone, we can dance on our own

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "On My Own" by 3LAU feat. Nevve convey a sense of escapism and the desire for freedom. The singer describes themselves as "dancing through a hurricane" and "soaked in technicolor rain," indicating that they are immersed in a chaotic but beautiful world. Time is "melting" in their brain, suggesting that they have lost their sense of reality and are living in the moment. They also mention painting the roses black, a reference to Alice in Wonderland and the idea of challenging traditional expectations.


The chorus emphasizes the desire for independence and the ability to enjoy the moment without the constraints or expectations of others. The singer wants to "lose [themself] tonight" and "drift away through the flashing lights" and dance on their own. The repetition of the line "I just wanna stay out here alone" reinforces the idea that they want to be free to do what they please without interference from others.


The overall message of the song is one of self-discovery and the importance of embracing one's individuality. It encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions, escape from the pressures of the world and enjoy the freedom of being on their own.


Line by Line Meaning

Dancing through a hurricane
Moving confidently and gracefully through a tumultuous situation or environment.


Soaked in technicolor rain
Fully immersed in vibrant and dynamic experiences.


Time is melting in my brain
Feeling as though time is passing quickly and experiencing a sense of disorientation or loss of sense of time.


Paint the roses black as night
Transforming something beautiful and familiar into something dark or mysterious.


Swimming with the satellites
Feeling a sense of weightlessness and freedom while surrounded by the wonders of the universe.


Never wanna know, never wanna let go
Preferring to remain ignorant or detached from certain aspects of reality or emotions, and not wanting to move on from a particular experience or moment.


No, don't wake me yet, don't give it away
Resisting the urge to end or interrupt a fulfilling experience, and trying to prolong it as much as possible.


Hold my breath, I just wanna stay and
Desperately wanting to remain in the current moment and avoid any potential disruptions or distractions.


Lose myself tonight
Becoming fully absorbed and engrossed in the present moment.


I'm drifting away through the flashing lights
Feeling a sense of detachment or disconnection from reality while surrounded by stimulating visual effects.


I just wanna stay out here alone, I can dance on my own, oh
Preferring to enjoy personal experiences and moments of joy rather than relying on others for entertainment or validation.


And I can't wait no more, I'm drifting away
Feeling impatient and eager to experience the next thrilling moment or sensation.


What you waiting for
Asking someone to join and embrace the electrifying atmosphere and let go of their inhibitions.


Take me where the stars run free
Desiring to explore and discover new and exciting environments that are expansive and endless.


Spin me through the galaxy
Experiencing an overwhelming sense of wonder and amazement while being exposed to the vastness and complexity of the cosmos.


Hold me in the flow, never wanna let go
Wanting to remain immersed in the current state of euphoria and avoid any interruptions or distractions.


Meet me halfway, hold our breath
Inviting someone to join in on an exciting adventure and remain as captivated and immersed as possible.


Give me just one reason why we can't believe our eyes
Challenging others to provide logical explanations for why they should not trust or believe what they are witnessing.


Running with the season 'till it makes us realize we
Embracing the present moment and season of life rather than worrying about the future or past.


Got it all, we got it all for us
Feeling content and fulfilled with the abundance of experiences and opportunities available in life.


I can't wait to see the sun arriving with the rain
Anticipating the arrival of a positive outcome or experience that will follow a difficult or challenging period.


Take my hand, we're diving into passionate terrain
Encouraging someone to fully immerse themselves in an intense and exciting experience or adventure.


Lose myself tonight (lose myself)
Fully surrendering oneself to the moment and allowing oneself to be consumed by the experience.


Wait no more
Impatiently anticipating the next exhilarating moment or sensation.


We can dance on our own
Embracing the freedom and independence that comes with being able to enjoy personal experiences without relying on others.




Writer(s): William Robert Rappaport, Justin Blau, Keeley Osborn Bumford, Frederick Falke, Henri Jouni Kristian Lanz

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@TheFrankenstien32

For anyone interested
[Verse 1]
Dancing through a hurricane
Soaked in technicolor rain
Time is melting in my brain
Paint the roses black as night
Swimming with the satellites
Never wanna know, never wanna let go

[Pre-Chorus]
No, don't wake me yet, don't give it away
Hold my breath, I just wanna stay and

[Chorus]
Lose myself tonight
I'm drifting away through the flashing lights
I just wanna stay out here alone, I can dance on my own
And I can't wait no more, I'm drifting away
What you waiting for?
I just wanna stay out here alone, we can dance on our own

[Verse 2]
Take me where the stars run free
Spin me through the galaxy
Hold me in the flow, never wanna let go

[Pre-Chorus]
No, don't wake me yet, don't give it away
Hold my breath, I just wanna stay and see what's next
Meet me halfway, hold our breath

[Chorus]
Lose myself tonight
I'm drifting away through the flashing lights
I just wanna stay out here alone, I can dance on my own
And I can't wait no more, I'm drifting away
What you waiting for?
I just wanna stay out here alone, we can dance on our own

[Bridge]
Give me just one reason why we can't believe our eyes
Running with the season 'till it makes us realize we
Got it all, we got it all for us
I can't wait to see the sun arriving with the rain
Take my hand, we're diving into passionate terrain
Got it all, we got it all for us

[Chorus]
Lose myself tonight (lose myself)
I'm drifting away through the flashing lights
I just wanna stay out here alone, I can dance on my own
I can't wait no more (wait no more), I'm drifting away
What you waiting for?
I just wanna stay out here alone, we can dance on our own



@tyohermawan2518

Dancing through a hurricane
Soaked in technicolor rain
Time is melting in my brain
Paint the roses black as night
Swimming with the satellites
Never wanna know, never wanna let go

[Pre-Chorus]
No, don't wake me yet, don't give it away
Hold my breath, I just wanna stay and

[Chorus]
Lose myself tonight
I'm drifting away through the flashing lights
I just wanna stay out here alone, I can dance on my own
And I can't wait no more, I'm drifting away
What you waiting for?
I just wanna stay out here alone, we can dance on our own

[Verse 2]
Take me where the stars run free
Spin me through the galaxy
Hold me in the flow, never wanna let go

[Pre-Chorus]
No, don't wake me yet, don't give it away
Hold my breath, I just wanna stay and see what's next
Meet me halfway, hold our breath

[Chorus]
Lose myself tonight
I'm drifting away through the flashing lights
I just wanna stay out here alone, I can dance on my own
And I can't wait no more, I'm drifting away
What you waiting for?
I just wanna stay out here alone, we can dance on our own

[Bridge]
Give me just one reason why we can't believe our eyes
Running with the season 'till it makes us realize
We got it all, we got it all for us
I can't wait to see the sun arriving with the rain
Take my hand, we're diving into passionate terrain
We got it all, we got it all for us

[Chorus]
Lose myself tonight (lose myself)
I'm drifting away through the flashing lights
I just wanna stay out here alone, I can dance on my own
I can't wait no more (wait no more), I'm drifting away
What you waiting for?
I just wanna stay out here alone, we can dance on our own



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@Bayeteu

Found this song on Osu and wow..... Amazing!! Definitely a new favorite

@Jorikawa.

Put on 1.5 playback for the DT version, lowkey also nice.

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Same mate

@cutezaq

@@Jorikawa. true

@Shabazza84

Same here.

@muhammadaqasyah9221

2018-2023 still my favorite song❤️

@Angelxpat

Listening to this one after I discovered this one from Osu! Yes

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I was #8 on this music =)

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@theblackrose7743

Listening to this after almost a year!! Rediscovering my good times!!

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