It's On
Chappell Lyrics

The lyrics to Chappell's "It's On" reveal the complicated nature of a romantic relationship between two individuals who are not in love. The song describes a situation where the singer has a friend who stays at their house, keeping a toothbrush in their drawer. Although the friend holds them close at night, the singer is unsure of why, and as they sing "it gets me by," it's clear that the relationship, while providing some sort of comfort or distraction, is not rooted in love.

The singer acknowledges that their friend is helping them forget about the things they left behind, but knows that this relationship, like everything else in their life, is fleeting. The chorus, "This isn't love, let's not pretend it is. Anything but what we pretend it is," drives home the fact that the relationship is not based on true love or devotion, but rather on something else entirely.

Despite this lack of love, the singer still appreciates what their friend provides. In the final verse, they reflect on how the friend has given them something to think about, and even though they know what they are, the relationship still "gets me by." Overall, "It's On" is a poignant commentary on the ways we seek comfort and companionship from others, even when those relationships are not built on love.