Beyond The Fence
Ryan McMahon Lyrics
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You be the mess
I'll get amnesia when we meet again
Oh you bet
I'm on the fence
I'll be simmered down when the news comes in
But you'll get your back up and bolt again
I'm on the fence
And it won't be long
'Cause that don't mean it don't hurt any less
When you see your twenties come up then vanish
Oh don't let me go yet
I am the morning let me begin
You can have your evening and all it's sin
Oh you bet
I'm on the fence
Oh I'll see the new man
You'll see my 'beaut'
And I'll see his heart sticking under my shoe
Oh just another line for you
I'll see the sun from Railway St.
And I'll wonder where you are and I'll wonder whom you'll meet
But I'll never go further than wonder ever again
Oh you bet I'm beyond the fence
The lyrics of Ryan McMahon's song "Beyond The Fence" is a depiction of a relationship where the singer is the solution, and the other person is a mess. The singer is willing to forgive and move on every time they meet but the other person always bolts whenever the news comes in. Despite this, the singer is undecided about how to proceed and is torn between being committed and walking away.
The lyrics suggest that life is full of highs and lows and that the singer is stuck in the middle of it all. The line "And it won't be long, 'Cause that don't mean it don't hurt any less" is an acknowledgment of the fleeting nature of life and that even though things may eventually be okay, it still hurts in the moment. The line "Oh I'll see the new man, You'll see my 'beaut' And I'll see his heart sticking under my shoe, Oh just another line for you" points to the idea that the other person is not appreciative of what the singer does for them.
Overall, the song is a contemplative reflection of a relationship's dynamics, the desire for things to be better, and the ambiguity of what to do next.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be the solution
I will try to solve all the problems or issues we encounter.
You be the mess
You can make all the mistakes or be messy which I will have to deal with.
I'll get amnesia when we meet again
Even though we faced problems in the past, when we meet again, I'll forget about them and move on.
Oh you bet
Certainly, it will happen as expected.
I'm on the fence
I am indecisive and uncertain about what to do next or which side to take in a situation.
I'll be simmered down when the news comes in
I'll become calm and composed when negative news will come to me about you.
But you'll get your back up and bolt again
Despite everything, you will become nervous and run away again.
And it won't be long
This scenario is guaranteed to happen soon without a doubt.
'Cause that don't mean it don't hurt any less
Even if somebody's not facing a problem, it still can affect them very much in a painful way.
When you see your twenties come up then vanish
Your youth time just vanishes in a moment, and you face the reality of life.
Oh don't let me go yet
Please wait and keep me close to you as we face this situation together.
I am the morning let me begin
I am energetic and starting fresh like a new day just beginning.
You can have your evening and all it's sin
You might enjoy your night with all the temptations and negative aspects.
Oh I'll see the new man
I'll see a new person, whether it's you or somebody else.
You'll see my 'beaut'
You will get to know and see my true beauty and capabilities.
And I'll see his heart sticking under my shoe
It is possible I'll destroy somebody's emotions or feelings by making a decision or taking action.
Oh just another line for you
It is like just another accomplishment or thing to boast about for you.
I'll see the sun from Railway St.
I'll try to move on and focus on other things, like looking at nature or taking a walk.
And I'll wonder where you are and I'll wonder whom you'll meet
Despite this, I'll still have a curiosity about what you might be doing or who you'll be around without me.
But I'll never go further than wonder ever again
However, I decided never to cross the line again, I won't ask, interfere or make an effort in your life again.
Oh you bet I'm beyond the fence
I've made up my mind and decided to move on from this situation and put it behind me now.
Contributed by Henry D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.