Gregson-Williams won a musical scholarship to St John's College School, Cambridge at the age of seven, where he was a child chorister, and later attended Stowe School, a boarding independent school in the civil parish of Stowe in Buckinghamshire, where he was a music scholar, followed by the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
It's On
Harry Gregson-Williams Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴
I'm wide awake
Every hair on my body
Has got a thing for this place
Oh, empty my heart
I've got to make room for this feeling
It's so much bigger than me
I can't take it in
Weightless in love, unraveling
For all that's to come
And all that's ever been
We're back to the board
With every shade under the sun
Let's make it a good one
It couldn't be anymore beautiful
It couldn't be anymore beautiful
I can't take it in
La oh
I can't take it in
La oh
I can't take it in
Whoa
It couldn't be anymore beautiful
It couldn't be anymore beautiful
I can't take it in
More that I wonder
More than I ever needed
Whoa
More that I wonder
Oh
The lyrics of "It's On" by Harry Gregson-Williams evoke a sense of overwhelming awe and intense emotion. The song begins with the singer expressing an inability to close their eyes, feeling wide awake and fully immersed in their surroundings. They describe every hair on their body reacting to the place they're in, with a palpable excitement and anticipation building in their heart as they try to make room for the profound feeling that's consuming them. This feeling is described as something larger than themselves, indicating a sense of being swept away by a powerful experience.
As the song progresses, the singer is struck by the sheer beauty of their surroundings, a beauty that they find impossible to fully absorb or comprehend. The line "Weightless in love, unraveling" suggests a sense of being light and free, as well as a feeling of unraveling or opening up to all the possibilities that lie ahead. They reflect on both the future and the past, hinting at a sense of nostalgia or reflection as they face new beginnings with a renewed sense of optimism and hope.
The mention of going "back to the board with every shade under the sun" implies a fresh start or a new beginning, with endless possibilities and opportunities waiting to be explored. The singer is eager to embrace what lies ahead and make the most of it, emphasizing the importance of living in the moment and seizing the day. The repetition of the phrase "It couldn't be anymore beautiful" underscores the profound impact of the experience they're going through, reinforcing the overwhelming sense of beauty and wonder that surrounds them.
The repeated refrain of "I can't take it in" sums up the singer's sense of being overwhelmed by the beauty and intensity of their emotions. The closing lines, "More than I wonder, more than I ever needed," suggest a deep appreciation for the moment and a realization of the significance of what they're feeling. The song ends with a powerful declaration of wonder, encapsulating the singer's profound sense of awe and gratitude for the beauty and magic of the present moment.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: IMOGEN JENNIFER JANE HEAP
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind