On & On
Snake Hips Lyrics
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Pretend that I don’t see you
Look the other way when you walk in the room
I pretend I’m not still in thought, when a sneak a look at you
Out the corner of my eye
And it goes on and on and on and on and on
Laying out a pavement in my head
And it goes on and on and on and on and on
Oh my love, just set me free, take away the leash that ties me on to you
Oh my love, why won't you leave?
Take away your hand so I can leave untouched from you, uh, uhu
You, you, you, you
Oh my love, oh my love
I trickle into one more tune
No we don’t have time to mop the floor
I scream underneath my skin, no matter how loud I cry
You can’t hear me
And it goes on and on and on and on and on
Scripting pages in my head
And it goes on and on and on and on and on
Way past just a game
Oh my love, just set me free, take away the leash that ties me on to you
Oh my love, why won't you leave?
Take away your hand so I can leave untouched from you, uh, uhu
The song "On & On" by Snakehips is a heart-wrenching ballad about unrequited love. The singer is clearly enamored with someone, but this person seems completely indifferent to their affections. The lyrics capture the internal struggle of trying to hide feelings while also hoping desperately for reciprocation. For example, the singer pretends not to notice the object of their affection, but can't help stealing glances out of the corner of their eye.
The chorus repeats the phrase "And it goes on and on and on and on and on," underscoring the endless cycle of longing and hoping that characterizes unrequited love. The lyrics also suggest a sense of helplessness - the singer feels trapped and tied to this person despite their lack of interest. They beg for release, asking their love to set them free and take away the "leash" that keeps them tethered together.
The verses are filled with metaphorical language that paints a picture of the singer's internal struggle. They "lay out a pavement" in their head and "script pages," highlighting the ways in which they're trying to control their emotions and thoughts. But despite their efforts, they can't help feeling trapped and overwhelmed.
Overall, "On & On" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the complicated feelings of unrequited love with insight and empathy.
Line by Line Meaning
You, you, you, you
Addressing the subject of the song, whom the singer is deeply fixated on and who dominates their thoughts.
Pretend that I don’t see you
Acknowledging the subject while trying to conceal the singer's intense attraction and feelings towards them.
Look the other way when you walk in the room
Avoiding direct eye contact with the subject to avoid showing the intensity of the singer's attraction.
I pretend I’m not still in thought, when a sneak a look at you
Trying to suppress thoughts of the subject, even though the singer is unable to resist stealing glances at them.
Out the corner of my eye
Referring to the quick, furtive glances the singer steals at the subject when they think no one is looking.
And it goes on and on and on and on and on
The unending nature of the singer's fixation and infatuation with the subject.
Laying out a pavement in my head
The singer's fantasies and desires about the subject, which occupy the singer's thoughts constantly.
Way past just a game
The intensity of the singer's emotions for the subject is more than just a momentary infatuation.
Oh my love, just set me free, take away the leash that ties me on to you
Addressing the subject, asking them to release the singer from their infatuation and attraction to them.
Oh my love, why won't you leave?
Expressing frustration that the subject seems to be always present in the singer's thoughts, even when the singer wants to let go.
Take away your hand so I can leave untouched from you, uh, uhu
Asking the subject to stop holding onto the singer emotionally, so they can move on and let go of their attraction to the subject.
I trickle into one more tune
Trying to distract oneself from thinking about the subject, but ultimately failing.
No we don’t have time to mop the floor
Acknowledging that there are more pressing issues to deal with, but the singer's thoughts are still consumed by the subject.
I scream underneath my skin, no matter how loud I cry
Feeling like the singer's intense emotions for the subject are invisible to everyone else and the singer is alone in their pain and frustration.
You can’t hear me
Feeling like the subject is oblivious to the singer's attraction, no matter how much energy the singer puts into trying to convince them otherwise.
Scripting pages in my head
The endless possibilities the singer imagines for a future with the subject, even if it's just in their imagination.
Way past just a game
The intensity of the singer's emotions for the subject is more than just a momentary infatuation.
Oh my love, just set me free, take away the leash that ties me on to you
Addressing the subject, asking them to release the singer from their infatuation and attraction to them.
Oh my love, why won't you leave?
Expressing frustration that the subject seems to be always present in the singer's thoughts, even when the singer wants to let go.
Take away your hand so I can leave untouched from you, uh, uhu
Asking the subject to stop holding onto the singer emotionally, so they can move on and let go of their attraction to the subject.
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Written by: MARK DICKINSON OLIVER, DAVID JAMES, CURTIS MAYFIELD, JESSICA HIGGS, DEIDRA BURKE
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[Verse 1]
You, you
You, you
Pretend that I don't see you
Look the other way when you walk in the room
I pretend that I'm lost in thought
While I sneak a look, out of the corner of my eye
[Pre-Hook]
And it goes on and on and on and on and on
Laying out a pavement in my head
And it goes on and on and on and on and on
Way past just a game
[Hook]
Oh my love, just set me free
Take away the leash that ties me on to you
Oh my love, why won't you leave
Take away your hand so I can detach from you
[Verse 2]
You, you
You, you
(Oh my love, oh my love)
I trickle into one more tune
No we don't have time to mop the floor
I scream underneath my skin, no matter how loud I cry
You can't hear me
[Pre-Hook]
And it goes on and on and on and on and on
Scripting pages in my head
And it goes on and on and on and on and on
Way past just a game
[Hook]
Oh my love, just set me free
Take away the leash that ties me on to you
Oh my love, why won't you leave
Take away your hand so I can detach from you
@brmawe
10 years later...and STILL a bop!
@sheknowiloveherj1026
Same here !!!!
@terronburgandy456
Nah that KAYTRANADA flip still ring off!! 🙌🏾
@Aurorarose911
Omg I remember when I first listened to this when I was about 13. I’m 19 now and I still can’t get enough of these tracks 😍😍😍
@melaninvibez2889
Times were so simple then☹️😢
@bruh-co8nf
omfg you've just reminded me of how much time had just passed
@coyotetales33
I was 23 😅
@seethis6728
I was 19 when I first listened to this now I'm 26 lol
@dcpowered
That girl's picture reminded me of the song. I subbed to this channel about 4 years ago and got hooked on this song among others from this channel. Life took a sharp turn... downwards. But i never give up.
@ad8110
This is the classic Snakehips. Miss it