On + Off
Maggie Rogers Lyrics
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I'm high on emotion
With waves of this feeling
As wide as the ocean
And then I see you
When I feel like I'm drowning
And then I see you
It's okay, I'm okay, it's okay
Take me to that place where you always go
When you're sleeping or your day takes you low so low
When I'm on and off again
On and off again, on and off again, oh oh
Take me to that space when I need someone
When I'm shaking or my mind starts coming undone
When I'm on and off again
On and off again, on and off again
You turn me on like
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Take me through this wild time
Stay with me through all of time
If I'm drenched in madness, tangled blues
Won't you?
Won't you?
Take me to that place where you always go
When you're sleeping or your day takes you low so low
When I'm on and off again
On and off again, on and off again, oh
Take me to that space when I need someone
When I'm shaking or my mind starts coming undone
When I'm on and off again
On and off again, on and off again
You turn me on like
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh
Turn me on like
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh
Turn me on like
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Turn me on like
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Turn me on like
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Turn me on like
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Take me to that place, where you always
Won't you take me to that place?
Take me to that place, take me to that place (take to that place)
Where you always go
Won't you take me to that place?
Won't you take me to that place?
Take me to that place, take me to that place
Where you always go
Where you always go
Where you always go (take me)
Where you always go
Where you always
In the song "On + Off," Maggie Rogers sings about the rollercoaster of emotions that come with a new relationship. She describes the feeling of being high on emotions, with waves as wide as the ocean. But when she feels like she's drowning, she sees the person she's singing to and it's okay again. The chorus speaks to the need to be with someone who can take her to a place where she feels safe, whether it's when she's experiencing highs or lows. She asks this person to turn her on like they always do, not just in a sexual way but in a way that lights up her life.
Throughout the song, Rogers uses the metaphor of being "on and off again" to describe the way she feels. While the most obvious interpretation is that she's talking about the ups and downs of a new relationship, she could also be exploring the way in which our emotions can shift suddenly and without warning. The repeated phrase "take me to that place where you always go" suggests that this person has a calming influence on her and brings her to a place of emotional stability.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm coming up slowly
I am slowly regaining my emotional balance.
I'm high on emotion
I am filled with intense feelings.
With waves of this feeling
My emotions are strong and continuous, like waves.
As wide as the ocean
My emotions are vast and all-encompassing like the ocean.
And then I see you
The sight of you helps me feel better.
When I feel like I'm drowning
When my emotions are overwhelming me.
It's okay, it's okay, I'm okay, I'm alright again
I am reassuring myself that I will be okay.
Take me to that place where you always go
Take me to the place where you find solace.
When you're sleeping or your day takes you low so low
When you are exhausted or feeling down.
When I'm on and off again
When my emotions are unstable and fluctuating.
You turn me on like
You ignite a passion within me.
Take me through this wild time
Help me navigate through these crazy emotions.
Stay with me through all of time
Be a constant presence in my life.
If I'm drenched in madness, tangled blues
If I am overwhelmed by my thoughts and emotions.
Take me to that space when I need someone
Be there for me when I am in need of support.
When I'm shaking or my mind starts coming undone
When my emotions are making me feel unstable.
Turn me on like
Ignite my passion and love for you.
Where you always go
To the place where you find peace and comfort.
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Maggie Rogers, Nicholas Das
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lizikakizil
The beat in this song is crazy. There's so many layers of sound. Stellar voice, songwriting, and sound engineering -- she's such an artist.
Claudia Crampton
Maggie Rogers is doin' it right, making groovy music and not afraid to be totally herself! This video is pretty damn cool too
Nara V
Precisely why I love her
ca Lol
because she is authentic
Claudia Crampton
I couldn't agree more
Claudia Crampton
Nathan Lewis no way! It's cool that she's taking people important to her on her crazy/incredible journey 😊
Madelaine Raye
Completely agree! And her Jimmy Fallon performance? Damn. Girl can get down!
Faffrika
I love the feeling she exudes - total confidence and comfort doing whatever she does.
craft master
@Jeannine
Fyi
Jodi
Needs to be bottled and given out to teenagers doesn’t it !!!