"Swear It Like You Mean It" by Go Radio is a song about heartbreak and the struggles that come with trying to move on after a failed relationship. The lyrics express the narrator's feelings of being alone and cold without their loved one, and their constant thoughts of them. The song begins with the narrator mentioning that they came prepared to be alone, but they find it difficult because the person they still long for is always on their mind. They ask the person not to leave them and to stay with them. The lyrics then shift to a scene where the person the narrator desires is with someone else, and the narrator feels jealous and hurt. They mention that the other person wants the person they desire as well. Meanwhile, the narrator spends nights feeling blue and imagining being with the person they long for until they find a song they can both relate to. The song then references the idea of heads and tails, representing luck and chance. The narrator feels alone and drowning in this town, expressing a desire to tear it down. They reflect on the tragedy they have experienced and how it has affected them, but they have managed to stay intact despite everything. The lyrics mention that the person the narrator desires came with bruises and another person's arms, which broke the narrator's world and made their heart harder. The person keeps the ring, signifying that it was never a symbol of warmth for them. The lyrics end with the narrator questioning if the person was there during their own downfall and if they also fell. Overall, "Swear It Like You Mean It" portrays the pain, longing, and confusion that come with a broken heart, along with the struggles of trying to move forward and find meaning in the aftermath of a failed relationship.
