On the Way
The Groves Lyrics
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Make it like a picture
I'll hold on a while
It'll help me forget
The way I feel
The way I feel
Right now
Take me in the sun
Give me your hand
And take it easy on me
The way I feel
The way I feel
Right now
It may take a while
But it won't be much longer
In the grand scheme of things
At least, I hope
The way I feel
The way I feel
Right now
And it may take some trouble
On both of our part's
But don't bust the bubble
If it's worth an end
It was worth a start
The way I feel
Right now
So give me a smile
Make it like a picture
I'll hold on a while
It'll help me forget
The way I feel
The way I feel
Right now
The Grove's "On the Way" explores the idea of a person experiencing a deep sense of sadness and how someone or something can help them forget their troubles for a while. The lyricist urges someone to give them a smile that's perfect like a picture and hold on for a while as it will help them to forget how they feel right now. The song's title, "On the Way" opens up possibilities of going on a journey, experiencing different emotions and situations. It is as if the lyricist believes that their current emotional state is only temporary and that with a little help, they will soon be on a brighter path.
The second verse then adds to this idea of escaping through nature - asking the person to take them outside, into the sun and to give them their hand; taking it easy on them. The lyricist is searching for some sort of comfort from the person they are singing to. They believe that in time, the sad emotions they feel will not last much longer and there will be brighter and happier times ahead. They also acknowledge that it may take some effort on both parts to get to a more positive place.
In the final part of the song, the lyricist states that if what they are going through is worth an end, then it was worth starting in the first place. Essentially, if something is significant enough to go through the emotional turmoil, it is worth fighting for. They once again ask for a smile, a perfect picture, and to hold onto it for a little while longer. In many ways, The Groves is inviting us to take a chance, be dedicated, and to embrace hope and optimism as a way out of sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me a smile
I'm feeling down and I could really use some positivity right now.
Make it like a picture
I want your smile to be a lasting memory, something that I can hold onto when I'm not feeling so great.
I'll hold on a while
Your smile will be a temporary comfort, but I'll appreciate it for as long as I can.
It'll help me forget
By seeing your smile, I'll be able to momentarily forget about the negative emotions I'm currently experiencing.
The way I feel
The way I feel
Right now
I'm feeling pretty low at the moment, and I'm hoping your smile can help lift me up.
Take me outside
I want to be away from my current environment and experience something new.
Take me in the sun
I want to be in a bright, warm environment that can help me feel more positive.
Give me your hand
I need someone to help guide me through this difficult time, and I'm hoping that person can be you.
And take it easy on me
I'm feeling fragile at the moment, so please be gentle and patient with me.
It may take a while
But it won't be much longer
I know the negative emotions won't last forever, but I may need some time to work through them.
In the grand scheme of things
At least, I hope
I'm trying to keep a long-term perspective and hope that this difficult time will eventually pass.
And it may take some trouble
On both of our part's
Getting through this rough patch may require both of us to put in some effort and work together.
But don't bust the bubble
If it's worth an end
It was worth a start
If we're committed to making our relationship work, we should stay positive and not let setbacks discourage us from trying.
The way I feel
Right now
My current emotions are overwhelming me, and I'm hoping for some relief.
So give me a smile
Make it like a picture
I'll hold on a while
It'll help me forget
The way I feel
The way I feel
Right now
Please show me some love and positivity in this difficult time, because I really need it right now.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ryan Baltz
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