On the Attack
The Law Lyrics

It's taken so long
My journey to becoming the person I wanted to be was arduous and lengthy.

so long to be
I have been striving to become my ideal self for quite some time.

measure the man
I have been testing and pushing myself to become the best version of myself.

I hoped I would be
There was a certain expectation for my development that I had set for myself.

I take a step forward
I am progressing towards my goals.

I take two steps back
My progress has not been linear, and there have been setbacks along the way.

I can't help but be bored
Unless I am pushing myself and constantly improving, I find myself uninterested and unsatisfied.

unless I'm on the attack
Unless I am actively striving to achieve progress and success, I feel stagnant and unfulfilled.

and attacking's alright
There is nothing inherently wrong with being aggressive in pursuing one's goals and ambitions.

We were up on the hill
I once found myself in a peaceful and natural setting.

where the blueberries grow
The location was abundant with natural beauty and resources.

with time to kill
I had the luxury of leisure time to spend however I wished.

I started to fall
I began to experience a struggle or failure.

and it got
The challenge I was facing became even more difficult.

hard to breathe
The pressure was suffocating and overwhelming.

and it got
The struggle continued to escalate.

hard to relax
It became nearly impossible to find calm or peace during this period of difficulty.

hard to face yourself
The struggle was causing me to question my own identity and abilities.

when you're still busy
When one is constantly consumed with this struggle and pursuit of progress,

looking back
It can be easy to get stuck dwelling on past mistakes and failings.

and attacking's alright
Once again, the song emphasizes the importance of continuing to fight for progress and success, even in the face of setbacks and difficulties.

My love please understand
The artist is addressing their romantic partner or loved one.

My love please understand
The singer is imploring their partner to listen to and empathize with them.

we're alone in this world
The artist and their partner rely solely on each other for comfort and support.

doing all we can
They are both doing their best to navigate the challenges of life together.

to find somebody
They share the common goal of finding companionship and love.

to love and to hold
They both desire a romantic relationship characterized by affection and committed support.

with a good warm heart
The ideal partner would be loving and kind in their demeanor and personality.

cause it's getting cold
This line could be taken in a literal sense (referring to the weather), but it may also be a metaphor, indicating that times are hard and the world can be a cold and unforgiving place.

Honey please
The singer is appealing to their partner in a tender, affectionate manner.

try to understand
They are once again seeking their partner's empathy and support.

It's time
The artist thinks that a change or action should be taken.

to love
The change or action involves expressing affection and commitment.

your man
The recipient of the affection and commitment is the artist themself.

I met a blonde girl
The beginning of this stanza introduces a new subject - a woman who the singer has met.