Try To Fight It

Shallow Side's song 'Try To Fight It' delves into the tumultuous emotions of a relationship fraught with manipulation and unfulfilled promises. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who feels led on and lost, following their partner blindly only to end up in a state of confusion and hurt. The protagonist is caught in a cycle of hope and disappointment, where their partner's promises of change never materialize, leaving them feeling broken and insane. This emotional turmoil is exacerbated by the partner's ability to mask their lies with a convincing facade, making the pain even more palpable.

The chorus reveals the protagonist's internal conflict, where despite the pain and betrayal, they are still drawn to their partner. The lines 'I lose it all when I speak to you, your face, your eyes, changes what I've been through' highlight the powerful hold the partner has over them. This magnetic pull is so strong that it compels the protagonist to scream their partner's name, even as they try to resist and fight against these overwhelming emotions. The struggle between wanting to break free and being unable to deny the attraction is a central theme in the song.

The song also touches on the physical aspect of the relationship, with the protagonist unable to deny the allure of their partner's touch and the way they are drawn in. This physical connection adds another layer to the emotional struggle, making it even harder for the protagonist to break away. The repeated attempts to fight these feelings, only to be pulled back in by a smile or a touch, underscore the complexity and depth of the emotional entanglement. 'Try To Fight It' captures the essence of a love that is both intoxicating and destructive, leaving the listener with a sense of the protagonist's inner battle and the difficulty of escaping such a powerful connection.