The song "On My Own" by Chris Holsten and Rat City portrays the emotions of someone who is feeling isolated and abandoned after the end of a relationship. The lyrics express the feeling of slowly deteriorating every second without the presence and love of their partner. The protagonist expresses a desire to fix things and seeks help from their ex-partner to restore their emotional well-being. The song suggests that the relationship was once strong and comforting, as the protagonist remembers how the partner used to bring them back from bad times. However, now they feel completely alone and in need of their ex-partner's assistance in rebuilding themselves. The lyrics also highlight the protagonist's struggle with witnessing their ex-partner moving on and being happy with someone else. This further intensifies their feelings of loneliness, as they see other people looking good and content with their ex-partner while they are left behind. Throughout the song, the protagonist recalls the promises made during the relationship, where their partner encouraged them to have faith and believe in them. However, the partner's actions have now shattered their trust and turned them into enemies. The lyrics also depict the protagonist's internal struggle to maintain their composure and self-assurance. They try to stay positive, but deep down, the pain and jealousy caused by seeing their ex-partner with someone else feels intense, like breathing fire. In the end, the protagonist acknowledges that they are now on their own and must navigate through sleepless nights and the hurt caused by the breakup. The song conveys the protagonist's desperation to find inner strength and move forward, despite the lingering emotions and memories of their past relationship.
