On My Own
Peach Union Lyrics
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No, it's not that I don't care
Maybe
It's a change in atmosphere
And I've seen the signs I know
That it's right for me to go
I'm on my way
So when you think of yesterday
Remember all the things we said
I've got to see it through alone
I've got to do this on my own
Baby
You could say that it's unfair
Maybe
I've got nothing left to share
And I've seen the signs I know
That it's right for me to go
I'm on my way
So when you think of yesterday
Remember all the things we said
And through the course of history
I hope you'll still remember me
And there can't be no other way
There's nothing left for us to say
I've got to see this through alone
I've got to do this on my own
So when you think of yesterday
Remember all the things we said
And through the course of history
I hope you'll still remember me
And there can't be no other way
There's nothing left for us to say
I've got to see it through alone
I've got to do this on my own
On my own
Peach Union's song On My Own tells the story of someone who has made the decision to leave a relationship. The singer explains that it's not that they don't care about their former partner, but rather a change in atmosphere has caused them to realize that it's time to go. The singer has seen the signs that it's the right decision, and though it may seem unfair, they have nothing left to share in the relationship. The singer is on their way to a new chapter in their life, and though they hope to be remembered by their former partner through the course of history, there can't be any other way. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "on my own," emphasizing the decision and the singer's determination to move forward.
The lyrics of On My Own can be interpreted in a few ways. On one hand, the song could be seen as a breakup song, where the singer is leaving a romantic relationship. On the other hand, the song could also be interpreted as a song about personal growth and independence, where the singer is leaving behind a former self or way of life in order to become their own person. Regardless of the interpretation, the song's message of moving forward and doing things on one's own is empowering and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby
I'm not trying to hurt you, but…
No, it's not that I don't care
I care, just not in the way you need me to.
Maybe
Perhaps the situation has changed…
It's a change in atmosphere
It's not working, and it's time to move on.
And I've seen the signs I know
I've been paying attention, and I know what I need to do.
That it's right for me to go
Leaving is the right thing to do for me and for you.
I'm on my way
I'm moving forward with my life.
So when you think of yesterday
When you look back on our relationship…
Remember all the things we said
Remember the good times and what we meant to each other.
I've got to see it through alone
I have to handle this by myself.
I've got to do this on my own
I need to take control of my life and my decisions.
Baby, you could say that it's unfair
You might feel like I'm being selfish, but…
Maybe, I've got nothing left to share
I've given everything I can, and it's time to move on.
And through the course of history
As time passes…
I hope you'll still remember me
I hope you'll keep our memories and experiences alive.
And there can't be no other way
This is the only decision I can make right now.
There's nothing left for us to say
We've said everything we can, and it's time to move on.
On my own
I'm taking control of my life, and I'm doing it by myself.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Carole Bayer Sager, Burt Bacharach
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Baby
No, it's not that I don't care
Maybe
It's a change in atmosphere
And I've seen the signs I know
That it's right for me to go
I'm on my way
So when you think of yesterday
Remember all the things we said
I've got to see it through alone
I've got to do this on my own
Baby
You could say that it's unfair
Maybe
I've got nothing left to share
And I've seen the signs I know
That it's right for me to go
I'm on my way
So when you think of yesterday
Remember all the things we said
And through the course of history
I hope you'll still remember me
And there can't be no other way
There's nothing left for us to say
I've got to see this through alone
I've got to do this on my own
So when you think of yesterday
Remember all the things we said
And through the course of history
I hope you'll still remember me
And there can't be no other way
There's nothing left for us to say
I've got to see it through alone
I've got to do this on my own
On my own
@richardf2208
This is the perfect song to play for your significant other when you break up.
. You are lost and stuck for words.. thos song covers everything 😊
@jamesreedjohnson5982
Great little song, broke into the Top 40 for a second, and deserved much better.
@Judey_Toons
Agreed.
@thestepfordlife2015
Exactly... I heard it a few times...then it was gone.
Wasn't it on the Sliding Doors soundtrack?
@jameymachmueller8645
Still love this song!!!!!!
@LuisRomero-rd3ic
Now I remember why I love the 90’s😍
@FCSchaefer
Makes me wish we could jump on a bike and ride back to the '90's.
@bwoodsfinest
FC Schaeffer Take me with you if you ever figure out a way!!!
@poopsyko
Me too!!!
@JayDawg83
Got to #39 in the US in October of 1997, then was gone in a flash. Had the makings of at least a Top 20. Still a great song.