"Enemy" by Grinspoon is a song about deceit and betrayal in a relationship. The lyrics describe a situation where the narrator has been lied to by their partner, causing them to question the authenticity of their connection. The song opens with the lines, "If you told me something that wasn't true, you do. A stop and have a look just exactly what you, you do." This suggests that the partner has been dishonest, and the narrator urges them to confront the truth. The lines, "Did I go too fast, did I go too slow? I know something that you might want to know," indicate the narrator's awareness of the deception. The chorus revolves around the idea of waiting for the partner's call, emphasizing that the narrator knows they are the enemy. They express the need for time to escape from the relationship, fearing that it may lead to their own downfall - "This could be the end of me." The verses further highlight the partner's efforts to hide their actions, while the narrator tries to maintain a positive outward appearance - "I smiled. Set apart from all the things inside, deny." Despite these attempts, the narrator is still troubled by the deception. The repeated lines, "If I went too fast, did I go too slow? I know something that you don't want to know," reflect the narrator's frustration and their secret knowledge of the partner's lies. The song concludes by restating the chorus, emphasizing the narrator's need for escape and survival. The repetition of "Will you wait while I answer your call?" reinforces the plea for patience. The final lines, "I know I know I know I know, just need some time to escape from it all. This could be the end of me" reinforce the sense of urgency and impending danger. Overall, "Enemy" explores the theme of deception and the internal struggle to maintain trust in a relationship. The song expresses the emotional turmoil and fear of the unknown that arises when faced with betrayal.
