Either Way
The Riflery Lyrics

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Wild heart and a restless soul
Kept me coming back for more
Pacific sun, I′m down on one
You hesitate

And I will wait for you
Ain't got a thing left to lose
Love ain′t a thing you get to choose

So I'm gonna stay
You know you got me
Either way
Either way
Either way
Either way
Either way
Either way

Tell me, did you catch the light?
The one we always hoped to find
You and I staying up all night
Is it too late?

And I will wait for you
Ain't got a thing left to lose
Love ain′t a thing you get to choose
So I′m gonna stay
You know you got me
Either way
Either way
Either way
Either way
Either way
Either way

You passed on through
Opened the gate
Made your way up
Secrets to take
You left my shirt
Heard my reply
Moments too late

And I will wait for you
Ain't got a thing left to lose

And I will wait for you
Ain′t got a thing left to lose
Love ain't a thing you get to choose
So I′m gonna stay
You know you got me
Either way
Either way
Either way
You know you got me
Either way
Either way
Either way
You know you got me
Either way
Either way
Either way
You know you got me

Either way
Either way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Either Way" by The Riflery describes a love that is unrequited and unrelenting. The singer has a "wild heart and a restless soul," and despite the hesitation of their love interest, they are determined to stick around. The setting is described in subtle yet splendid terms: "Pacific sun" and "catching the light". The singer is willing to wait, with "nothing else to lose" and articulates the idea that love isn't something you choose.

In the second verse, it appears as though the love interest has left the singer behind, and in response, the singer continues waiting, seeming to remain steadfast in their affection. They evoke the repeated refrain, "You know you got me, either way," emphasizing a sense of emotional investment and commitment, regardless of what their love interest chooses. The song ends on this note, with the singer and their love interest in an ambiguous and uncertain but apparently connected position. It's possible that this song touches on themes of not only the heart's unpredictability but also the importance of being patient in love and the futility of attempting to force it.

Line by Line Meaning

Wild heart and a restless soul
My adventurous and yearning spirit

Kept me coming back for more
Drove me to experience more of life

Pacific sun, I'm down on one
Basking in the beautiful California sunshine

You hesitate
You are uncertain

And I will wait for you
I will patiently wait for your decision

Ain't got a thing left to lose
I have nothing left to risk or sacrifice

Love ain't a thing you get to choose
You cannot control who you fall in love with

So I'm gonna stay
I will commit to you no matter what

You know you got me
You have my heart and loyalty

Either way
No matter what decision you make

Tell me, did you catch the light?
Did you find what you were looking for?