On And On
Maverick Sabre Lyrics


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All the songs that I sung you
More often than you know
You are the love I clung to
More often than I let it show

And I
And I wish you would leave me
I wish you would go
And I wish you didn't need me
And I wish I didn't love you so

There's no one else I want beside you
Give me your cold shoulder to cry up on
You are never anywhere I find you
You are never anything I rely up on

And I
And I wish you would leave me
I wish you would go
And I wish you didn't need me
And I wish I didn't love you so

'Cause I just can't go on
So please don't do me wrong
No, I won't do you harm
My love for you grows on and on

On and on and on and on
On and on and on and on
On and on and on and on
On and on and on and on




On and on and on and on
On and on and on and on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song express a complicated love story, where the singer shows love and affection for his partner, even though he wishes he didn't have to. He tells his lover that they are the only one he wants beside him, and yet they can never seem to be found. The sentiment of longing and desire for someone who may not be the best for you is palpable throughout the entire song, as the singer continues to wish that his lover could leave him, no matter how much he loves them.


There is an immense vulnerability and authenticity in the lyrics that is both heartbreaking and relatable. The singer knows that they need to move on, but just can't seem to let go of their lover, and this seemingly endless cycle of wanting and wishing is showcased in the repetition of the phrase "on and on and on and on". His love for his partner is persistent, even though he knows it may not be the right thing for him.


Overall, this song is a beautifully written and emotional portrayal of the complexities of love and relationships. It showcases the pain and beauty of loving someone, even when it may not be the easiest choice.


Line by Line Meaning

All the songs that I sung you
All the times I've expressed my love for you through music


More often than you know
More than you realize


You are the love I clung to
You are the person I've held onto for love and support


More often than I let it show
More than I outwardly display


And I wish you would leave me
I want to push you away


I wish you would go
I wish you would disappear from my life


And I wish you didn't need me
I don't want to be responsible for you or your feelings


And I wish I didn't love you so
I want to stop feeling so strongly for you


There's no one else I want beside you
I only want you by my side


Give me your cold shoulder to cry up on
Even if you treat me poorly, I'll still turn to you for comfort


You are never anywhere I find you
I feel distant from you, like we're not on the same page


You are never anything I rely up on
I don't feel like I can depend on you


Cause I just can't go on
I can't continue this way


So please don't do me wrong
I need you to treat me with the love and respect that I deserve


No, I won't do you harm
Despite my frustrations, I won't hurt you


My love for you grows on and on
Despite everything, my love for you doesn't fade


On and on and on and on
It feels like this cycle may never end


On and on and on and on
I can't seem to break free


On and on and on and on
This love goes on indefinitely


On and on and on and on
And it's becoming exhausting


On and on and on and on
This pain and longing continues


On and on and on and on
And there seems to be no end in sight




Writer(s): DIARMUID BOYLE, CRISPIN HUNT, RICHARD HAWLEY, SIMON STAFFORD, CRISPIN MACMICHAEL SANDYS HUNT

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