On My Own
Unwritten Law Lyrics
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The stage has been set
You're gonna say those words
The ones you'll regret
And you can see from my eyes
And you can see from my face
That I already walked away
A thousand times since yesterday
I'm probably better off on my own
We keep on running but it's been so long
That we got nothing to say
You're a little too late
You're just a little too late
Want to touch you again
And feel the warmth of your skin
But I don't wanna hear those words
Once we begin
'Cause I can see in your eyes
And I can see in your face
That you already walked away
A thousand times since yesterday
I'm probably better off on my own
We keep on running but its been so long
That we go nothing to say
You're a little too late
You're just a little too late
On my own yeah
We keep on running but it's been so long
That we got nothing to say
Ooh you're a little too late
You're just a little too late
Just a little too late
On My Own by Unwritten Law describes a relationship that is doomed due to miscommunication, distrust, and ultimately the fear of getting hurt. The singer is waking up to the realization that their significant other is about to say something they will regret. The lines "You can see from my eyes / And you can see from my face / That I already walked away / A thousand times since yesterday" suggest that the singer is no longer invested in the relationship and has already mentally checked out. They are tired of running in circles and playing games with their partner. They want to move on and be better off on their own.
The second verse continues this sentiment with the desire to intimately touch their significant other again and feel their warmth, but at the same time, not wanting to hear any empty promises or lies. The line, "That you already walked away / A thousand times since yesterday" shows that the singer knows their partner has also checked out of the relationship mentally but probably doesn't want to admit it.
Overall, the song lyrically explores the idea that sometimes no matter how much effort, time, and love we pour into a relationship, if it is built on shaky foundations, it will eventually crumble. It is better to acknowledge when things are over and move on rather than continue to run in circles and get hurt repeatedly.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm waking up
I am becoming fully aware of my situation and surroundings.
The stage has been set
The circumstances and events leading up to this moment have been arranged and are now in place.
You're gonna say those words
You are about to speak words that will have negative consequences.
The ones you'll regret
You will later feel remorse or sorrow for what you are about to say.
And you can see from my eyes
My emotions and thoughts are evident in my expression.
And you can see from my face
My feelings are visibly apparent in my facial expressions.
That I already walked away
I have previously disengaged or removed myself from this situation.
A thousand times since yesterday
I have mentally or emotionally relived this situation many times, continually disengaging each time.
I'm probably better off on my own
It is likely that I will have a better outcome or experience if I am on my own, independent from you.
We keep on running but it's been so long
We have been moving forward, but it has been so long that we are not making real progress.
That we got nothing to say
We have no new thoughts, ideas or feelings, and there is nothing to talk about.
You're a little too late
You have missed the mark or opportunity to effect positive change in our situation.
Want to touch you again
I desire to have physical contact with you once more.
And feel the warmth of your skin
I want to feel the heat generated by your body when we touch.
But I don't wanna hear those words
I am not willing to hear the words you are about to speak.
Once we begin
As soon as we start to interact.
Cuz I can see in your eyes
I can tell from the look in your eyes.
And I can see in your face
I can read the expression and emotion on your face.
That you already walked away
You have mentally or emotionally disengaged from our relationship and any hope of reconciliation.
A thousand times since yesterday
You have mentally or emotionally relived this situation many times, continually disengaging each time.
On my own yeah
I am going to rely on my independent ability to deal with my circumstances without your help.
Ooh you're a little too late
You missed your chance to positively impact our situation.
You're just a little too late
Your attempt to repair our relationship is too little and too late.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SCOTT RUSSO, STEVEN MORRIS, PAT KIM, DYLAN THOMAS HOWARD
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