On Holidays
Man & The Echo Lyrics
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I'm not that far
You know where to find me
I don't know where you are
Empty roads
It's a cold walk to the bar
I'll listen to angry songs
And pretend that you're gone
The lyrics to "On Holidays" by Man & The Echo are quite emotive and tell the story of a person who has been left hanging by someone they care about deeply. The opening lyrics, "You never called, I'm not that far, you know where to find me, I don't know where you are" convey the feeling of being left behind and forgotten, while the second line, "I'm not that far," lets the other person know that they are close enough to reach out to.
The third line, "You know where to find me," highlights that the person who has been left behind has been waiting for the other person and hasn't moved on, and the fourth line, "I don't know where you are," illustrates the lack of communication and disconnect between the two. The next set of lines, "Empty roads, it's a cold walk to the bar, the whiskey keeps me warm," creates an ambiance of loneliness and despair.
The final lines, "I'll listen to angry songs and pretend that you're gone" are powerful, as they convey a sense of sadness but also a desire to move on. The singer is trying to find solace in music but knows that it's just a temporary fix. "On Holidays" is a song that explores love, heartbreak, and the struggle to move on from someone who has left you behind.
Line by Line Meaning
You never called
You didn't reach out to me at all
I'm not that far
I'm nearby, in close proximity
You know where to find me
You're aware of my location
I don't know where you are
I don't have knowledge of your current location
Empty roads
The streets are deserted and barren
It's a cold walk to the bar
The journey to the bar is uncomfortable in the cold weather
The whiskey keeps me warm
Alcohol is providing me with warmth and comfort
I'll listen to angry songs
I'll listen to music that reflects my mood of frustration and bitterness
And pretend that you're gone
I'll imagine that you don't exist or are no longer in my life
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jonathan Peace, Jim O'Connor, CJ DeLuca, Andrew Barnes
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