Enemy
The Province Lyrics

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Some will stay
Some will go
This is not forever
With open eyes
I'll take it slow
Pick this up whenever

Now I'm walking your way

And I'm walking your pace
I know it's a lonely road
Now I'm waiting for the day when you say that it's okay
To be alone

Oh, I never forgot how time got the best of me
Oh, I never would have thought that you would be my enemy
Oh my enemy
Take the time you need
Erase your memories
Oh, I never would have thought that you would be my enemy
Oh my enemy

You keep me up
Every night
With your words so steady
I'll break your trust
And give you mine
'Till you think you're ready

Now I'm walking your way
And I'm walking your pace
I know it's a lonely road
Now I'm waiting for the day when you say that it's okay
To be alone

Oh, I never forgot how time got the best of me
Oh, I never would have thought that you would be my enemy
Oh my enemy
Take the time you need
Erase your memories
Oh, I never would have thought that you would be my enemy
Oh my enemy

Take the time you need
Erase your memories
'Cause we can't keep going on and on
We can't keep going on

Oh, I never forgot how time got the best of me
Oh, I never would have thought that you would be my enemy
Oh my enemy
Take the time you need
Erase your memories

Oh, I never would have thought that you would be my enemy
Oh my enemy

Overall Meaning

The Province's song Enemy reflects on the complexities and challenges of relationships. The opening lines "Some will stay, Some will go, This is not forever" highlight the temporary nature of relationships and the transient nature of life. The rest of the song seems to concentrate on the struggle to maintain relationships and the pain that can come when close relationships go awry. The singer recognizes that relationships take time and effort, and they may not always turn out how we expect them to.

The song is punctuated by the phrase "Oh my enemy" which seems to suggest that the singer is considering the person they're singing to as their enemy. However, they're not content with this state of affairs, and they urge the other person to "Erase your memories" and reflect on how they got to this point. The lines "Take the time you need, 'Cause we can't keep going on and on" suggest that the singer wants to work things out and move forward, but they recognize that this may not always be possible.

Overall, The Province's song Enemy is a heartfelt reflection on relationships, their complexities, and the challenges that can come with them. Through frank and honest lyrics, set to an upbeat melody, the song portrays the singer as someone who is willing to put in the work to maintain a relationship, even in difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

Some will stay
Some people will remain in our lives

Some will go
Some people will leave our lives

This is not forever
Our current situation is not permanent

With open eyes
I am aware of the situation

I'll take it slow
I'll be patient

Pick this up whenever
We can reconnect later

Now I'm walking your way
I'm making an effort to approach you

And I'm walking your pace
I'll match your speed

I know it's a lonely road
I understand that it's not easy for you

Now I'm waiting for the day when you say that it's okay To be alone
I'm waiting for you to be comfortable without me

Oh, I never forgot how time got the best of me
I haven't forgotten how quickly time passes