Move On
Side Dish Lyrics
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Wondering why he's not home
Ten nights in a row
She's never felt so low
He doesn't care at all
He'll watch her while she's falling
He'll look into her eyes
[chorus]
Gotta find a way to be
Far away from everything
This is not a price worth paying, when will it end
I'd do anything to help her see that this is wrong
But I can't keep watching
When she won't move on this time
She tries to believe
That this is what she needs
And fear leads the way
Convinces her to stay
And he won't care at all
He'll mock her while she's bawling
It's not a big surprise
Why can't she realize?
Just move on this time
The lyrics to Side Dish's song "Move On" depict a woman in a toxic relationship. The first verse describes her waiting alone and feeling low, as her partner is absent yet again. The second verse reveals that he doesn't care about her feelings, as he watches her fall and smiles through his deceit. The chorus expresses the singer's desire to help the woman escape this destructive situation, as it's not worth the price she's paying. However, she seems unable to leave, as fear convinces her to stay, and he continues to mock her and disregard her tears. The lyrics end with a plea for her to "move on this time."
Overall, the lyrics to "Move On" are a powerful commentary on the damaging effects of toxic relationships. They illustrate the emotional toll that such relationships can take on one partner, as well as the difficulty of leaving and moving forward. The lyrics also touch on themes of fear, deceit, and self-doubt, as the woman struggles to break free from her partner's control. Ultimately, the song is a call to action, urging listeners to recognize the signs of unhealthy relationships and to support those who are struggling to break free.
Line by Line Meaning
She waits all alone
Sitting in solitude, waiting for a partner who is not around.
Wondering why he's not home
Contemplating about the absence of her partner and the causes behind it.
Ten nights in a row
For ten consecutive nights, she's been left on her own.
She's never felt so low
Feeling worse than ever before in her life.
He doesn't care at all
Her partner doesn't have any concern or empathy for her.
He'll watch her while she's falling
He would brutally watch her breaking apart and not provide any support.
He'll look into her eyes
When face to face with her, he will not show any signs of remorse or guilt.
And smile right through his lies
He will continue to fake a smile, deceiving her to trust him and his intentions.
Gotta find a way to be
In search of finding a means to escape the current state of affairs.
Far away from everything
Craving distance from all the problems and burdens in life.
This is not a price worth paying, when will it end
Knowing that the consequences of staying in a harmful relationship isn't worth the trouble, and wondering when it'll all end.
I'd do anything to help her see that this is wrong
Expressing the desire to assist her in recognizing that what she's undergoing is not right.
But I can't keep watching
The pain of seeing her suffering is too much to handle.
When she won't move on this time
However, if she doesn't decide to leave him and move on, nothing can be done to salvage the situation.
She tries to believe
Making an effort to convince herself that this situation is what's best for her.
That this is what she needs
Believing that enduring the suffering is necessary to acquire happiness and satisfaction eventually.
And fear leads the way
Fear takes precedence in influencing her thoughts and actions.
Convinces her to stay
Fear convinces her to stick around and not take action to move on.
And he won't care at all
Her partner would display unbending apathy towards her and her feelings.
He'll mock her while she's bawling
Making fun of her, even when it's plain that she is struggling and upset.
It's not a big surprise
It is not shocking that he is treating her unfavourably, as it isn't unusual for people to act that way.
Why can't she realize?
Unable to fathom why she isn't able to see the toxicity in the relationship herself.
Just move on this time
Suggesting that she must leave him this time and move ahead without looking back.
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