Good Side
Austin Meade Lyrics
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Waiting to blow
I got friends inside my head
None of my friends knew
What it all comes down to is
These bad habits I can′t kick
When it all comes to an end
Where will I go?
Nobody knows
Nobody knows
That it takes me a little bit longer
My heart breaks a little bit harder
It takes me a little bit longer to see
The good side of me
Growing up, I was never one to satisfy
Nowadays I ease my pain with your peace of mind
When I'm at the end of my rope
I bite off so much I choke
And I′m wondering where in the hell will I go
Nobody knows
Nobody knows
That it takes me a little bit longer
My heart breaks a little bit harder
It takes me a little bit longer to see
The good side of me
In "Good Side," Austin Meade explores themes of personal struggle, self-doubt, and self-destruction. The opening lines, "I got a bomb inside my chest / Waiting to blow," suggest a feeling of pent-up frustration and anger. The following lines, "I got friends inside my head / None of my friends knew," convey the idea of internal conflict and a sense of isolation, despite the presence of supportive people outside.
The chorus, "That it takes me a little bit longer / My heart breaks a little bit harder / It takes me a little bit longer to see / The good side of me," speaks to the difficulty of maintaining a positive self-image in the face of personal demons. Meade reflects on his past, acknowledging that he was "never one to satisfy," and admits to using others to "ease [his] pain." However, he concludes the song with a sense of uncertainty, wondering "where in the hell will I go" when confronted with the consequences of his actions.
Overall, "Good Side" presents a raw, introspective look at inner turmoil and the struggle to find self-acceptance. Meade's lyrics are weighty and honest, drawing the listener into his world of personal turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a bomb inside my chest
I am carrying a heavy burden within me
Waiting to blow
I am on the verge of breaking down
I got friends inside my head
I have various thoughts and emotions that I am struggling to process
None of my friends knew
I am dealing with my problems alone
What it all comes down to is
Ultimately, my issues can be boiled down to
These bad habits I can't kick
My negative behaviors and tendencies that I cannot overcome
When it all comes to an end
If everything falls apart
Where will I go?
I have no idea what will happen to me
Nobody knows
No one can understand what I'm going through
That it takes me a little bit longer
It is difficult for me to bounce back from difficult situations
My heart breaks a little bit harder
I tend to take things harder and more personally than others
It takes me a little bit longer to see
I need more time to realize my worth and find positivity within myself
Growing up, I was never one to satisfy
I have always struggled with feelings of inadequacy and low-self esteem
Nowadays I ease my pain with your peace of mind
I find comfort in the love and support of others
When I'm at the end of my rope
When I am completely overwhelmed and unable to cope
I bite off so much I choke
I often take on more than I can handle, leading to negative consequences
And I'm wondering where in the hell will I go
I am uncertain and apprehensive about my future
Writer(s): Austin Meade, David Willie Jameson, Shane Boeker
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