The Sides
Ataxia Lyrics


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Life won't change today
Every single day
Things don't come my way
It's just my time to fade

They move on, people they go out
Just why the filler is without
Things don't come my way
I Cover up my face
At my only rate
Every single day

You sit still and the twins walk right by
You feel thin, as the lead of your life
Dress on, the feeling, correspond
With the side of the road that we're on

Life won't change today
I cover up my face
Every single day
At my only rate

You sit still and the twins walk right by
You feel thin, as the lead of your life
People want to whisper when they shout
And move on, the people they go out

Nothing will change today
Is what I always say
Yes, things will get too rough
I can never get enough

They move on, people they go out
It's just why the filler is without
People want to whisper when they shout
It's 'cause on the inside, they're in doubt

Life won't change today
I cover up my face




At my only rate
It's just my time to fade

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ataxia's song The Sides depict the feeling of being stagnant in life and feeling left behind while others move forward. The opening lines of the song - "Life won't change today, Every single day, Things don't come my way, It's just my time to fade" - portray the state of mind of the singer who believes that they are stuck in a rut and things won't change for them, causing them to withdraw from the world.


The second verse "You sit still and the twins walk right by, You feel thin, as the lead of your life, Dress on, the feeling, correspond, With the side of the road that we're on" delves deeper into the feeling of being left behind as others move forward. The line "You feel thin, as the lead of your life" indicates that the singer feels weighed down by their life and their lack of progress.


The chorus "Life won't change today, I cover up my face, Every single day, At my only rate" is repeated frequently, emphasizing the sense of despair and resignation. The final lines of the song - "At my only rate, It's just my time to fade" - reveal that the singer has given up on trying to move forward in their life.


Line by Line Meaning

Life won't change today
I am stuck in a rut and my circumstances aren't going to improve today.


Every single day
This is a constant struggle.


Things don't come my way
I am facing significant challenges and setbacks.


It's just my time to fade
I am losing hope and the will to carry on.


They move on, people they go out
Others are progressing and moving forward while I am stuck in the same place.


Just why the filler is without
I am unable to fill the voids in my life that others are able to fill.


I Cover up my face
I hide my emotions and pretend everything is alright.


At my only rate
This is the pace at which I am able to move forward.


You sit still and the twins walk right by
It feels like others are moving at a faster pace than me.


You feel thin, as the lead of your life
I feel burdened and weighed down by my own existence.


Dress on, the feeling, correspond
My outward appearance matches my inward feelings.


With the side of the road that we're on
Where I am in life is reflected in my physical surroundings.


Nothing will change today
I am feeling hopeless and resigned to my current situation.


Is what I always say
This is a recurring theme in my life.


Yes, things will get too rough
I am anticipating further difficulties and hardships.


I can never get enough
I am always struggling and never truly satisfied.


It's 'cause on the inside, they're in doubt
Others may appear to be confident, but they also have their own inner struggles and doubts.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOHN FRUSCIANTE, JOSEPH FRANCIS LALLY, JOSH ADAM KLINGHOFFER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

ミルクネスクイック

Life won't change today
Every single day
Things don't come my way
It's just my time to fade

They move on, people they go out
Just why the filler is without

Things don't come my way
I Cover up my face
At my only rate
Every single day

You sit still and the twins walk right by
You feel thin, as the lead of your life
Dress on, the feeling, correspond
With the side of the road that we're on

Life won't change today
I cover up my face
Every single day
At my only rate

You sit still and the twins walk right by
You feel thin, as the lead of your life
People want to whisper when they shout
And move on, the people they go out
Nothing will change today
Is what I always say
Yes, things will get too rough
I can never get enough

They move on, people they go out
It's just why the filler is without
People want to whisper when they shout
It's 'cause on the inside, they're in doubt

Life won't change today
I cover up my face
At my only rate
It's just my time to fade



All comments from YouTube:

BigBad Bryant

Wow. I don't know how I wasn't aware of his Ataxia work. This is phenomenal. John's solo career could be legendary if he promoted it more. More people need to hear this stuff.

B b

Crazy I've def heard John's Solo stuff and love many of his songs, the RHCP is a given, but I only just right NOW heard of Ataxia lol Can't get enough of Frusciantes work. Everytime I want to get inspired to go play myself if I'm not feeling it I go listen to him in whatever fashion

Keith Bracy

Also this is a collaboration with bassist Joe Lally from Fugazi. You should check out their whole catalog if you haven't already. They were a big influence on Flea and John.

Eddie Murray

You got that right brother!

TheColdDuvet

He really doesnt like the stardom, honestly why he quit RHCP in 91-92

RoyalWithCheese

and he released half of those in 6 months, i'm not kidding.

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ミルクネスクイック

Life won't change today
Every single day
Things don't come my way
It's just my time to fade

They move on, people they go out
Just why the filler is without

Things don't come my way
I Cover up my face
At my only rate
Every single day

You sit still and the twins walk right by
You feel thin, as the lead of your life
Dress on, the feeling, correspond
With the side of the road that we're on

Life won't change today
I cover up my face
Every single day
At my only rate

You sit still and the twins walk right by
You feel thin, as the lead of your life
People want to whisper when they shout
And move on, the people they go out
Nothing will change today
Is what I always say
Yes, things will get too rough
I can never get enough

They move on, people they go out
It's just why the filler is without
People want to whisper when they shout
It's 'cause on the inside, they're in doubt

Life won't change today
I cover up my face
At my only rate
It's just my time to fade

Malcom Magnificent

ミルクネスクイック thank you🥺

Rosalina CV

That drumming...🔥🔥🔥

Jennifer Rider

Omg yea

Edit: “what I always say”

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