A folk-pop ensemble from Los Angeles, California, the five-member Milo Gree… Read Full Bio ↴A folk-pop ensemble from Los Angeles, California, the five-member Milo Greene are largely centered around vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Marlana Sheetz, although the bandmembers share lead and background vocals and often switch instruments from song to song. Formed in Northern California around 2009, the group originally featured Sheetz, Robbie Arnett, and Andrew Heringer. After relocating to Los Angeles, the trio added singer/multi-instrumentalist Graham Fink and percussionist Curtis Marrero. Milo Greene released their self-titled debut album in 2012.

On The Fence
Milo Greene Lyrics

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Am I right to think that you
Are just a little bit more, little bit more becoming
Is it true to think that you won't cut me loose
Am I just a little bit more, little bit more than nothing to you

Part of me keeps coming back
To the part of you I want around
I'm on the fence about it again

Do I let you go or let you in

I'm on the fence, you won't shut me out
(Never going to shut you down even if I'm on the fence)
You won't shut me out and I'm on the fence, you won't shut me out
(Never going to shut you down even if I'm on the fence)
You won't shut me out and I'm on the fence

I'm not trying to think it through
But you keep making me doubt, making me doubt about it
If I try to make you choose I know I'll lose
But you keep making me doubt, making me doubt about what to do

Part of me keeps coming back
To the part of you I want around
I'm on the fence about it again
Do I let you go or let you in

I'm on the fence, you won't shut me out
(Never going to shut you down even if I'm on the fence)
You won't shut me out and I'm on the fence, you won't shut me out
(Never going to shut you down even if I'm on the fence)
You won't shut me out and I'm on the fence

Shut me down, shut me down but not this way
Shut me down, shut me down but not this way
Shut me down, shut me down but not this way
Shut me down, shut me down but not this way

I'm on the fence, you won't shut me out
(Never going to shut you down even if I'm on the fence)
You won't shut me out and I'm on the fence, you won't shut me out

(Never going to shut you down even if I'm on the fence)
You won't shut me out and I'm on the fence

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "On The Fence" by Milo Greene depict a dilemma in a relationship where one person is unsure of where they stand with the other. The opening lines express a desire to believe that the other person has become more significant to them, and they don't want to be seen as insignificant. However, they are also uncertain if the other person values them in the same way or if they will cut them loose. The singer keeps vacillating between wanting to let go and wanting to continue the relationship.

The song's chorus emphasizes the singer's need for the other person not to shut them out, even if they are on the fence about the relationship. The singer is not trying to think the situation through but is being made to doubt repeatedly. If they tried to make the other person choose, they know they would ultimately lose. The song ends with a plea for the other person not to shut them down.

Overall, "On The Fence" beautifully expresses the struggle in deciding to continue or call it quits in a relationship that is uncertain.

Line by Line Meaning

Am I right to think that you Are just a little bit more, little bit more becoming Is it true to think that you won't cut me loose Am I just a little bit more, little bit more than nothing to you
The singer questions their importance to the other person and whether there's something more to their relationship.

Part of me keeps coming back To the part of you I want around I'm on the fence about it again Do I let you go or let you in
The singer is torn between their desire to have the other person in their life and their fear of getting hurt.

I'm on the fence, you won't shut me out (Never going to shut you down even if I'm on the fence) You won't shut me out and I'm on the fence, you won't shut me out (Never going to shut you down even if I'm on the fence) You won't shut me out and I'm on the fence
The singer doesn't want to be shut out by the other person, but they also can't decide whether to fully let them in or push them away.

I'm not trying to think it through But you keep making me doubt, making me doubt about it If I try to make you choose I know I'll lose But you keep making me doubt, making me doubt about what to do
The artist struggles with doubt and uncertainty about their relationship, but they fear that trying to make the other person choose will only cause them to lose them entirely.

Shut me down, shut me down but not this way Shut me down, shut me down but not this way Shut me down, shut me down but not this way Shut me down, shut me down but not this way
The artist is pleading with the other person not to shut them out completely, but to communicate with them in a different way.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDREW HERINGER, GRAHAM FINK, MARLANA SHEETZ, ROBERT ARNETT

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Comments from YouTube:

Ashtree28

10y↑13

I like their new sound, but for different reasons that I love their old sound - the first album made me feel nostalgic and dreamy, but from what I've heard of their new album it's more energetic, 'pump up' kind of music. I love both kinds for different reasons, so I'm super excited to hear the rest of the tracks on 'Control'. :)

theobliviated

9y↑15

I am a major fan of their first album and I think this track is fantastic. It's fine to not like their new style, but there is no reason to call it garbage. They are people who were interested in creating something reflective of what they are into at this specific point in time. No one can ultimately say what is good and what is not, it's subjective to the listener. I fully support the direction you are moving in Milo Greene & loved seeing you in Chicago last month!

kath1053

10y↑22

Love the new sound. I saw them a few days ago in Nashville and their performance really blew me away. Yes, this album is different than their first, but it's still fantastic. Art is about experimenting, growing, pushing boundaries -- and that's what Milo Greene is doing.

Stuart Wells

Indeed, anything is possible.

Rodrigo Scapolan

@Stuart Wells
Maybe, you're regressing... Who knows?

Stuart Wells

9y↑3

Art is a about progression not regression. I dont think we will see Banksie start doing Turner and Picasso reproductions anytime soon. There was no need for them to do 80's synth pop at all. They had something beautiful to build on, not bin and reinvent themselves. Sorry to disagree, opinion is everything and i do respect yours.

Andy Paul

10y↑2

I think the two new songs sound very different initially, but if you picture them within the context of a live performance amongst some of their other songs, then I think they'll blend nicely. Need to wait for the rest of the album of course.

Viajando com Samu

O som dessa canção me remete a atmosfera das músicas da década de 80! Simplesmente perfeito!

Thales Augusto

10y↑4

Loving this album so far!

nickseacruz

9y↑4

I wasn't a huge fan of their new sound when "Control" first came out, but its really grown on me. No matter what she is singing, Marlana's voice is captivating. "Perfectly Aligned" on their last album will forever give me chills.

velatos

This is my favorite song in the new album !! Are you kidding me ? It has everything ❤️❤️❤️

Chris Van Slyke

10y↑17

Sounds like a 80's movie montage tune. I, much like many others, enjoyed their first album. However, I'm not feeling the first two songs they've released from their upcoming album, and I consider myself a fan of all types of music. Some bands have successfully changed their sound and created groundbreaking music, but In my opinion, this is not the case, and I feel their new sound is a big miss. Kudos for doing what you want and best of luck though.

kath1053

10y↑1

Alejandro Alvarez

9y↑5

Love the old sound, love the new sound.

Emily D.Vinyl

Heard this for the 1st time at a Marshall's store.
I immediately had to Shazam it! Love it!!!

Jovi Castillo

Loving the new change in their album, not safe to assume right now that they won't have any tracks with similar styles and sounds from their first album, but regardless it sounds great.

Gabriel

KEEEEEP ON GOING MILO GREEENE, KEEP ON GOOOING, IM A SUUPER FAN SINCE 2012, IS 2020 BUT I KNOW YOURE GOING TO GET MORE RECOGNITION ❤❤❤❤

Alyssa Marie Cloutier

God this is so cool! I could so see this with a music video of like people dancing and it starts with this couple and they keep getting swept away by other people pulling them apart and they keep casting glances like wanting each other but sort of reluctant and they keep meeting up mid-dance for just a second only to get split apart again.

crack? is it that what you’re smoking?

on a nostalgia wave and still can’t believe this isn’t on Apple Music

William Snale

10y↑5

I very much liked the song, and I think the video was flashy because lyric videos are hard to make interesting. Was there any thought about the effect of this video on people with epilepsy? I have no context for that(don't have epilepsy) and it could be completely irrelevant, but I found myself scrolling it off screen because it was irritating, hopefully I'm the only one! Awesome work on the music though :)

Piplup J

9y↑1

I love the other two new songs released so far but I'm really sitting on the fence about this one. Pun intended.

SuperJambon

10y↑2

That's good. That's damn good!

Spantroculus

I heard this song in a dream. Never heard it before the dream. Only way I found it was to look up the lyrics. Still not sure how. I wish I could repeat the dream every night.

Ben Snow

lol @ everyone hating on this song, its awesome and i love it, this song doesn't suck, you suck at appreciating things, dont project that onto these great artists

J0nB0yH88

9y↑10

Milo Greene, please don't sell out and go for the dance/pop music, your 1st album was magical and original, don't be like every other song, this isn't terrible but it would be shame, in my opinion at least. :)

Justin Turner

My eyes _. Amazing song though. Great voices.

Stuart Wells

9y↑1

Elektra records have ruined what was the most beautiful sound i'd heard in a long time. The last album renewed my faith in good song writing and delivery and got me searching for bands of a similar genre. I am old enough to remember the 80's first time round. This Debbie Gibson come Karate Kid soundtrack nonsense had its day 30 years ago as did Elektra Records!!!!!

Stuart Wells

9y↑1

Feel there is a musical gap appearing? I did, then i listened to Names and Races by Foreign Fields from Nashville and in an instance had my musical cup replenished. If you liked Milo Greenes first album as i did then this is a must listen. You won't be disappointed i promise.

Aldo Xavier

10y↑9

It's cool to see you guys branch out from your first album. But, the past two songs you've released just aren't interesting or as captivating as any on your first album were. The intimacy is not there anymore. Just another folk-oriented musical outfit that had the claws of 'popular standards' stabbed into them. The same thing happened to Ed Sheeran. It's a bit sad, really.

Angel Ramirez

So glad Milo Greene did a collaboration with Kenny Loggins.

Stuart Wells

9y↑3

Most certainly not sitting on the fence here. I miss the old sound.

CRISTIAN CAMILO MORALES SOLIS

el inicio casi me provoca un ataque epileptico :'(

nick arndt

free concert in Costa Mesa on Saturday! see you guys there!

Vanessa Guzman

9y↑19

I found Millo Greene on Supernatural haha

Chisom A.

4y↑2

Lol found them on Hart of Dixie

Tan

5y↑2

Sameeee XD

elD_Chivrae

8y↑2

+Vanessa Guzman Me too! I'm so happy about that. :D Bitten is a nice episode btw

Aj Samih

10y↑6

I was so excited for this album , It really hurts me when I saw Milo Greene the band that always was unique and different do something poor like this , come back Milo Greene for your fans , the old fans .. Don't serve bad music for fame ,

Hannah Lilly

What's the matter with you lately Milo Greene? Because I fell in love with you after seeing you live at Mountain Stage due to the beautiful four-part harmonies and instrumentalism that was such a integral part of your first album. If I wanted this bullshit, I'd be listening to Wham! And not saying anything bad about George Michael, but he's not my style, and I didn't think he was your style after the haunting "Autumn Tree" and clever "1957". This is inane. You've left me behind, and are suffering a sophomore slump the worst I've seen in at least ten years. You get back to the indie, give me a call, and I'll be right there with your next album. But I just downloaded "Lie to Me" for free, and seriously, it wasn't worth the space on my computer. I'll miss you guys. At least I have the superb first album to remember you by.

JD Mitchell

Heard this for the first time in a Bath and Body Works store

louis frey

10y↑3

missing the old sound:(

Sophie Harrison

At the beginning it sounds just like take on me

Gordon Lamb

Please put a seizure warning dude...

Cyprio_

Epileptic warning in the video would´ve done it better than in the info box JUST SAYING

Mr Yeah

dis is guud

James Riverboat

7y↑4

Please put a seizure warning on this video.

jasonslfl

9y↑26

To Milo Greene - fire your manager, because I'm assuming you all weren't stupid enough to think that changing your sound into this garbage was a good idea. How do you go from writing a song like Autumn Tree to such generic, uninspiring, bland, 80s throwback tunes?

Vera D.

Agree. This isn't what I expected at all. :/

Stuart Wells

9y↑3

Jason, you have hit the nail on the head. Elektra records have ruined what was the most beautiful sound id heard in a long time. The last album renewed my faith in good song writing and delivery. I am old enough to remember the 80's first time round. This Debbie Gibson come Karate Kid soundtrack nonsense had its day 30 years ago!!!