On Your Side
Eliza Jane Barnes/Liam Finn Lyrics
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Gazing at the suitcase in which you hold your life
And maybe one day I'll come home
And find you here alone
Oh you hope I see that day
I'm on your side
You're leaving me won't give me any reasons why
Oh won't you stop me there's no telling what I'll do
Walk into the flower shop
To find geraniums
And pull the petals one by one
He loves he loves me not
And with a crash that flooded in
That brought me to my knees
I'm afraid I will not let you leave
I'm on your side
Oh darling I'm so sick of hello and goodbye
If I can't help you
Back and forth oh I'm not sure
Keep trying till I do
If I can't help you
Oh won't you stop me there's no telling what I'll do
Oh
The lyrics of Eliza Jane Barnes/Liam Finn's song On Your Side describes a complicated relationship between two individuals. The singer seems to be struggling with their own mental health while simultaneously trying to support and understand their partner, who is preparing to leave them. The opening lines, "You make me wonder if I'm sane / Gazing at the suitcase in which you hold your life" suggests that the singer is experiencing conflicting emotions, wondering if their partner's decision to leave is a reflection of their own instability. However, despite their own struggles, the singer expresses a desire to be there for their partner, stating "I'm on your side / You're leaving me won't give me any reasons why."
The imagery presented in the second verse further emphasizes the singer's mental turmoil, as they describe pulling the petals off of geraniums, unsure whether their partner loves them or not. The line "I'm afraid I will not let you leave" suggests a fear of abandonment and a reluctance to let go of their relationship. However, mixed with this fear is frustration, as the singer expresses how "sick" they are of the constant cycle of saying hello and goodbye.
Overall, the lyrics of On Your Side explore the complex emotions that come with trying to support someone you love, even when struggling with your own mental health. It highlights the difficulties of understanding someone else's perspective and the fear of losing someone important to you.
Line by Line Meaning
You make me wonder if I'm sane
Your actions and decisions make me question my own mental state.
Gazing at the suitcase in which you hold your life
I am staring at the suitcase that contains all of your belongings and represents the choice you're about to make for your life.
And maybe one day I'll come home
And find you here alone
Perhaps someday I'll return and discover that you've ended up alone, regretting leaving me.
Oh you hope I see that day
I'm on your side
You wish that I realize the potential future I just described and that I support you despite my fears.
You're leaving me won't give me any reasons why
You're not informing me of your reasons for departure, which is causing me great confusion and frustration.
If I can't help you
Oh won't you stop me there's no telling what I'll do
If I am unable to assist you in a way that eases your struggles, please prevent me from taking rash, unpredictable actions.
Walk into the flower shop
To find geraniums
And pull the petals one by one
He loves he loves me not
I entered a flower shop, picked up some geraniums, and began the superstitious act of plucking petals in order to determine whether or not you still have romantic feelings for me.
And with a crash that flooded in
That brought me to my knees
I'm afraid I will not let you leave
I'm on your side
Suddenly, an overwhelming feeling of despair and heartbreak came over me, and I am afraid I will not allow you to depart from my life. Nevertheless, I want you to know that I support you through this process.
Oh darling I'm so sick of hello and goodbye
My emotions are exhausted from the constant cycle of greetings and farewells in our relationship.
Back and forth oh I'm not sure
Keep trying till I do
I am unsure of how to proceed, but I will continue to persevere until I figure out how to help you and ourselves.
If I can't help you
Oh won't you stop me there's no telling what I'll do
Once again, if my inability to assist you exacerbates the situation, please intervene before I make a mistake I regret.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ELIZA-JANE BARNES, LIAM MULLANE FINN
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