ON
Delays Lyrics


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I can see you
I can see you
I can see you
I can see you

On and on and on we'll go until we freeze
On and on and on because we like it
On and on and on we'll go until we freeze
On and on and on because we like it





Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of Delays' song "On" provide an interesting perspective on the concept of vision. The repetition of "I can see you" gives the impression that the persona is fixated on the person they're addressing, perhaps even obsessively. It's possible that the persona is seeing something in the other person that others can't, something that's drawing them in. This kind of intense focus can be both exhilarating and unsettling, as it speaks to a sense of vulnerability and the possibility of being hurt.


The rest of the lyrics offer a contrast to this initial impression, as they adopt a more upbeat and carefree tone. The phrase "on and on and on we'll go" suggests an unstoppable momentum, a sense of urgency and excitement that's propelled by the desire to keep moving forward. The repetition of this phrase is both reassuring and hypnotic, as if the persona is trying to convince themselves that everything will be alright if they just keep going.


The phrase "until we freeze" introduces a note of peril into the mix, to remind us that all good things must come to an end. It's a warning that the enthusiasm and passion that drives us forward can also be our undoing if we're not careful. The final line, "on and on and on because we like it", sums up the contradictory impulses that govern our behavior: the need for security and the desire for adventure, the fear of abandonment and the thrill of the unknown.


Line by Line Meaning

I can see you
I have the ability to perceive your presence


On and on and on we'll go until we freeze
We will continue endlessly until we are unable to move due to the cold temperature


On and on and on because we like it
We continue to persist due to our enjoyment of the situation




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AARON GILBERT, GREG GILBERT

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