On the Surface
Ephemera Lyrics


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So you say you're willing to
Break out and spend your last day with me
There's deep mountains to climb
And still you want to walk by my side

On the surface
As harmless as can be
You and me
But underneath
There's a story never told
About you and me

No complications please
A win-win situation is to be preferred, yeah
But are you willing to let loose
On my default will you still be here

On the surface
As harmless as can be
You and me
But underneath
There's a story never told
About you and me

So you say you're willing to
Break out and spend your last day with me
There's deep mountains to climb
And still you want to walk by my side

On the surface
As harmless as can be
You and me
But underneath
There's a story never told
About you and me

On the surface
As harmless as can be
You and me
But underneath




There's a story never told
About you...

Overall Meaning

The song "On the Surface" by Ephemera is a contemplative piece about a relationship with a hidden story that is only visible when the surface is scratched a little bit. The song is about two people who are supposedly walking side by side on a mountain climb, but there is a deeper story that is never told. The song starts by talking about the willingness of one person to spend their last day with the other, and they start to climb the mountain together.


The second verse of the song talks about the desire for a simple relationship without complications. The singer asks if the other person is willing to let loose and if they will still be there when she defaults. This line implies that the singer might have some underlying issues or flaws that she is afraid will come out and ruin the relationship. The chorus is both haunting and soothing as the singer repeats the line "On the Surface as harmless as can be. You and me. But underneath, there's a story never told about you and me."


This song is about how the surface of a relationship can be deceiving because there are often underlying stories that are never told. The singer is asking if the other person is willing to climb the mountain with her, even knowing that there's something hidden in the depths of their relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

So you say you're willing to
You have expressed your willingness to


Break out and spend your last day with me
You would like to liberate yourself and spend your remaining time with me


There's deep mountains to climb
There are difficult challenges ahead


And still you want to walk by my side
Yet, you are still willing to accompany me


On the surface
At first glimpse


As harmless as can be
Appearing entirely safe and innocent


You and me
Between you and me


But underneath
Beneath the exterior


There's a story never told
There is a tale that was never shared


About you and me
Concerning the connection between the two of us


No complications please
Let us avoid any complexity


A win-win situation is to be preferred, yeah
Let us aim for a mutually beneficial outcome


But are you willing to let loose
Are you prepared to let go?


On my default will you still be here
Will you remain close to me, even when things get difficult?




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