Sooner or Later
Pineapple Thief Lyrics


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I know
We'll go
On with our lives.
But you'll go
And we know
There's no other side.

(Don't make this hard on me)

Don't make this hard,
Or we'll fall apart,
Sooner or Later
And right from the start,
We knew we would part,
Sooner or Later

And still,
We will,
Try to be strong.
A reason,
Just a reason,
To finish this song.





(Don't make this hard on me)

Overall Meaning

The Pineapple Thief's song "Sooner or Later" is a poignant reflection on the end of a relationship. The opening lines, "I know/We'll go/On with our lives" set the tone for this track, with the singer acknowledging that the relationship has run its course and it is time to move on. However, the line "But you'll go/And we know/There's no other side" suggests that while both parties may try to move on, there will always be a sense of loss or longing, as there is no going back to the way things were.


The chorus, with its repeated pleas of "Don't make this hard" speaks to the difficulty of letting go and moving on, as both parties may be struggling with the end of the relationship. The lines "Or we'll fall apart/Sooner or Later" underscore the urgency of this situation, with the singer acknowledging that if they do not find a way to move on amicably, the relationship will ultimately fail. The line "And right from the start/We knew we would part" suggests that perhaps this ending was inevitable, and that both parties may have known that the relationship was not meant to last.


The final verse, with its repetition of the phrase "Don't make this hard on me" speaks to a desire for closure and for both parties to be able to move on without causing each other pain. The line "A reason/Just a reason/To finish this song" suggests that perhaps music has played a role in their relationship and that this final song is a way of saying goodbye. Overall, "Sooner or Later" is a beautifully crafted song that speaks to the complexity of human relationships and the pain of letting go.


Line by Line Meaning

I know
I have an understanding about what's going on between us


We'll go
Our lives will continue, change is inevitable


On with our lives.
We must keep moving forward even if we're not together


But you'll go
You will leave my life


And we know
We both understand


There's no other side.
There is no hope for us to reconcile


(Don't make this hard on me)
Please don't make this difficult


Don't make this hard,
Let's try to make this easy


Or we'll fall apart,
If we make this difficult we will crumble


Sooner or Later
Eventually, it will happen


And right from the start,
We knew this from the beginning


We knew we would part,
We both knew it couldn't work out


Sooner or Later
Eventually, it will happen


And still,
Despite everything


We will,
We'll continue to try


Try to be strong.
We'll attempt to maintain strength


A reason,
An explanation


Just a reason,
No matter how small or insignificant


To finish this song.
To bring closure to this part of our lives


(Don't make this hard on me)
Please don't make this difficult




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BRUCE SOORD

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