On the Wall
Fastbacks Lyrics
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On the wall is where I am again
And don't try hard
To get down or move to better company there
On the wall it's me again
On the wall will you still be my friend
And take my hand
Now and then and let me know
On the wall it's where I hang
On the wall it's where I am
On the wall give me a hand
And take me from the wall
That I'm on erase me
Do whatever you want with me
It's sad to leave the wall you're hanging on
You've been there for so long
When it's time it will be clear
You won't be hanging here again
The lyrics of "On the Wall" by Fastbacks reflect the feelings of someone who has been stagnant and stuck in one place for a long time. The wall is a symbol of the person's emotional or mental state where they feel comfortable, safe, and isolated. The repetition of the phrase "On the wall" emphasizes the extent to which the individual is attached to this space. They ask for someone's hand to take them off the wall, indicating a desire to break free from their comfort zone and explore something new. They fear being left alone but still have faith in their friends, hoping they will remain loyal if they leave the wall. The final lines suggest that the person believes that once they depart the wall, they won't return.
In essence, the song captures the emotions of someone who feels stuck or lost in their current situation. The wall may be a metaphor for anxiety and depression or a physical object like a painting or photograph hung on the wall that serves as a memory or reminder of the past. It could also represent a particular circumstance, relationship, or career path that the person feels conflicted about but can't seem to let go of.
Line by Line Meaning
On the wall is where I hang
I am stuck or trapped in my current situation, and it feels like I cannot move forward or make progress.
On the wall is where I am again
I keep finding myself in the same old situation, repeating the same patterns and making the same mistakes again and again.
And don't try hard
I have given up on trying to change things for the better, and have resigned myself to accepting my current circumstances.
To get down or move to better company there
I don't believe that there is any hope of finding better opportunities or relationships elsewhere, so I am content to stay where I am.
On the wall it's me again
Once again, I find myself feeling stuck and powerless in my current situation.
On the wall will you still be my friend
Despite my current struggles, I am reaching out to someone for support and hoping that they will still be there for me.
And take my hand
I am seeking comfort and reassurance from someone whom I trust and respect.
Now and then and let me know
I need occasional reminders that I am not alone and that I have people in my life who care about me.
Nothing's gone wrong with me
Despite my current struggles, I am not fundamentally flawed or broken, but rather a person who is struggling to find their way.
On the wall it's where I hang
Once again, I find myself feeling stuck and powerless in my current situation.
On the wall it's where I am
Despite my best efforts, I keep finding myself unable to break free from my current circumstances.
On the wall give me a hand
I am still reaching out for help and support from someone whom I trust and respect.
And take me from the wall
I need someone to help me break free from my current situation and guide me towards new opportunities and experiences.
That I'm on erase me
I am ready to leave behind my current situation and start fresh, even if it means leaving behind things and people that I care about.
Do whatever you want with me
I am willing to take risks and make sacrifices in order to move forward and find new opportunities for growth and happiness.
It's sad to leave the wall you're hanging on
Leaving behind the familiar and comfortable, even when it is not serving us well, can be difficult and emotionally taxing.
You've been there for so long
It can be hard to break free from patterns and habits that we have been relying on for a long time, even when they are no longer serving us well.
When it's time it will be clear
Although it can be hard to see a way forward, eventually we will find clarity and direction when the time is right.
You won't be hanging here again
Once we have successfully broken free from our old patterns and habits, we can move forward and continue to grow and evolve as people.
Contributed by Kennedy B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.