On & on
Film School Lyrics


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We got down tonight
With words and with wine
And as you carried me home
I knew I'd never be right
In your eyes

We changed all the signs
Controlled all the lies
And I, I can't change the past that brings you back to these halls
And how long I've gotta go

How long, how long I've gotta go
How long

On and on so far to run I'll shy and turn away
On and on so far to run I'll shy and turn away
In and out of love and life I'll fall and run away
On and on and on
But that ship set sail so long ago, turn away

We got down tonight
You seemed so surprised
But I, I've watched as the calls go in and out of your house
And how long I've

Hey now, I know what's on your mind

On and on so far to run I'll shy and turn away
On and on so far to run I'll shy and turn away
In and out of love and life I'll fall and run away
On and on and on
Never gonna hurt you, never gonna say it all




Never gonna hurt you, never gonna say it all
Only gonna hurt you if I have to say it all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "On & On" by Film School convey a sense of regret and longing for a lost love. The song begins with the singer acknowledging the intoxicating effects of a night spent drinking and talking, but also recognizing that no matter what happened that night, they would never be able to regain the trust and affection of their partner. They feel trapped by their past actions and the memories they share with the person they've lost. The chorus repeats a feeling of being stuck in a cycle of running away from love and life, unable to move forward from a long-gone relationship. The bridge of the song shifts its focus to the other person, with the singer pleading with them to understand that they know what's on their mind and that they won't hurt them again.


The song's lyrics create a poignant portrait of a person yearning for a lost love, but unable to escape the past mistakes that led to its demise. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the cycle of falling in and out of love, while the bridge provides a moment of vulnerability and honesty that helps to underscore the complexity of the emotions at play.


Line by Line Meaning

We got down tonight
We had a good time tonight


With words and with wine
Using words and drinking wine


And as you carried me home
Being carried home by you


I knew I'd never be right
I felt like I could never be right in your eyes


In your eyes
From your perspective


We changed all the signs
We altered or transformed everything


Controlled all the lies
Manipulated or managed all the falsehoods


And I, I can't change the past that brings you back to these halls
I cannot alter the past that makes you revisit these places


And how long I've gotta go
How much time is left for me to go


How long, how long I've gotta go
Repeating the previous sentiment


On and on so far to run I'll shy and turn away
I'll keep avoiding my problems and running away


In and out of love and life I'll fall and run away
I'll experience fleeting emotions and run away from reality


But that ship set sail so long ago, turn away
It is too late to change what happened, so move on


You seemed so surprised
You appeared to be taken aback


But I, I've watched as the calls go in and out of your house
I've observed as people call and visit you regularly


Hey now, I know what's on your mind
I perceive what thoughts are going through your head


Never gonna hurt you, never gonna say it all
I won't cause you pain or pour my heart out


Only gonna hurt you if I have to say it all
I'll only hurt you if being honest is necessary




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JASON L. BIELER

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