On Your Side
RADIØMATIK Lyrics

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Say that this is war
And you don’t want no peace at all
How’d we get this far
Tell me what to do cause

I could fight for you
If you want me to
We could turn the tide

Not your enemy
Lift your eyes and see
I am on your side

Where did I go wrong
Pieces of the wreckage show
How’d we crash and burn
I just wanna know cause

I could fight for you

If you want me to
We could turn the tide

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of RADIØMATIK's song On Your Side revolve around a relationship that has been damaged and is seemingly at the brink of collapse. The opening line "Say that this is war, and you don’t want no peace at all" suggests that communication between the two parties has broken down, leading to a conflict where one party does not want to resolve their issues. The singer appears to be confused about how they reached such a point, asking "How’d we get this far? Tell me what to do cause".

Despite their differences, the singer offers to fight for their partner, with the lines "I could fight for you, If you want me to, We could turn the tide". They try to reassure their partner that they are not their enemy, urging them to look up and see that "I am on your side". However, the singer's confusion about what caused the conflict is evident in the line "Where did I go wrong? Pieces of the wreckage show, how’d we crash and burn? I just wanna know cause".

In summary, the lyrics of RADIØMATIK's On Your Side explore the complexities of a broken relationship, with the singer trying to make amends and mend the relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Say that this is war
Acknowledges that there is a conflict that needs to be addressed.

And you don’t want no peace at all
Recognizes that one party involved in the conflict is not interested in resolving the issue peacefully.

How’d we get this far
Questions how the conflict has progressed to this point.

Tell me what to do cause
Asks for guidance on how to proceed.

I could fight for you
Offers to stand up for the other party in the conflict.

If you want me to
Acknowledges that the other party has agency in deciding whether or not to accept the offer of help.

We could turn the tide
Believes that with the other party's cooperation, the situation can be improved.

Not your enemy
Emphasizes that the offer of help comes from a place of goodwill.

Lift your eyes and see
Encourages the other party to recognize the good intentions behind the offer of help.

I am on your side
Assures the other party that the offer of help is sincere and meant to benefit them.

Where did I go wrong
Reflects on any mistakes made that may have contributed to the conflict.