The Other Cheek
Those Transatlantics Lyrics
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Though we're still no more than only friends
And you tell me I can never make you
Happy I won't turn the other cheek again
You placed your fun and bright lights before me
But one day when all your good times end
You'll find yourself alone on love's crossed highway
Someday you may want a sweet someone
To share all the dreams that might have been well friend
Don't look for me cause you won't find me waiting
I won't turn the other cheek again
Someday you may want...
The lyrics of "The Other Cheek" by Those Transatlantics express a feeling of frustration towards unrequited love. The singer has done everything they can to try and make the person they love reciprocate their feelings, but to no avail. They have been told that they can never make the person happy, and have made the decision to stop trying. The line "I won't turn the other cheek again" implies that the singer has been forgiving and patient with this person in the past, but has reached their breaking point and will no longer tolerate being mistreated or disregarded.
The chorus warns the object of the singer's affection that they will one day regret not taking the love that was being offered to them. The bright lights and fun times that they have been chasing after will eventually fade away and they will be left with nothing. The singer refuses to be there waiting for them when they realize what they have lost. They have come to the realization that they deserve better than someone who cannot appreciate their love.
Overall, "The Other Cheek" is a song that speaks to anyone who has ever loved someone who couldn't or wouldn't love them back. It is a powerful statement of self-respect and the decision to move on from someone who doesn't appreciate your worth.
Line by Line Meaning
I've done everything I can to make you love me
I've put in all possible efforts to make you love me
Though we're still no more than only friends
Despite us being just friends for now
And you tell me I can never make you happy
You inform me that it's impossible for me to make you happy
I won't turn the other cheek again
I won't let you take advantage of my good nature anymore
You placed your fun and bright lights before me
You prioritized your own enjoyment and pleasure over me
But one day when all your good times end
However, one day when your happy times are over
You'll find yourself alone on love's crossed highway
You will realize that you are alone, feeling stranded and lost in love
And I won't turn the other cheek again
I won't be forgiving or lenient towards you anymore
Someday you may want a sweet someone
In the future, you might feel the need for someone sweet and caring in your life
To share all the dreams that might have been well friend
To share all the dreams and aspirations that we could have had together as friends
Don't look for me cause you won't find me waiting
Don't seek me out because I won't be there for you anymore
I won't turn the other cheek again
I won't let you hurt me or take me for granted again
Contributed by Elizabeth H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.