The song "On Paper" by Delaney Jane is about the struggle of being in a relationship that looks perfect on paper, but doesn't feel right in reality. The lyrics depict a situation where the singer is lying awake at night, torn between her heart and mind. Her heart is winning the war, but she knows deep down that she needs to let go of the relationship even though it appears perfect on paper. The singer acknowledges that her partner is "perfect on paper" and that they seem like the perfect fit, but she can't ignore the feelings she has that don't align with what she wrote down. She's afraid of breaking her partner's heart, but ultimately knows it's the right decision. The message of the song is that sometimes relationships can look great on paper, but if it doesn't feel right in your heart, it's not worth pursuing. The singer is honest with herself and her partner, even if it means breaking their heart, because she knows it's better to be true to herself than to continue living a lie.
