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Side by Side
Carroll Lyrics
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You never know what sets it off
Love don't hide behind that veil
Turn your head lose it all
On your side I'm never giving up
On love that's never seen enough
So onward we go into this night
It's like I'm buried in the sand
Fear of losing took my eyes
It's so hard to understand
What keeps me using this disguise
On your side I'm never giving up
On love that's never seen enough
So onward we go into this night
On your side I'm never giving up
On love that's never seen enough
So onward we go into this night
The lyrics in Carroll's song Side by Side allude to the difficulty and unpredictability of love. The line "Love goes flying off the rails" suggests that love can be erratic and go astray unexpectedly. The next line, "You never know what sets it off," reinforces this idea that love can be volatile and difficult to understand. The line "Love don't hide behind that veil/Turn your head lose it all" implies that we should be open and vulnerable with our love, and not hide behind protective barriers. Essentially, the song is calling for us to take a bold step, forsaking fear and doubt, and pursue love with abandon.
The metaphor of being buried in the sand is used to represent the pitfalls of fear and losing hope. The line "Fear of losing took my eyes" suggests that fear can sometimes prevent us from seeing the beauty and potential in love. The singer acknowledges the confusion and disguises that love sometimes dons, but he remains steadfast in his commitment to pursuing true and unwavering love. The repeated line "On your side I'm never giving up/ On love that's never seen enough/ So onward we go into this night" is a proclamation of the singer's unwavering faith in the power of love and represents the journey of two people towards an elusive but fulfilling destination.
Line by Line Meaning
Love goes flying off the rails
Love can be unpredictable and sometimes takes unexpected turns.
You never know what sets it off
It's impossible to predict what will trigger a change in love or relationships.
Love don't hide behind that veil
True love doesn't try to conceal or mask itself.
Turn your head lose it all
You have to be willing to take risks and let go of control to experience love fully.
On your side I'm never giving up
I will stand by your side and fight for our love no matter what obstacles come our way.
On love that's never seen enough
I believe in a love that is endless and knows no bounds.
So onward we go into this night
We will continue moving forward and facing whatever comes our way together.
It's like I'm buried in the sand
Sometimes I feel lost and trapped by my fears and insecurities.
Fear of losing took my eyes
My fear of losing you can cloud my judgment and make it hard to see clearly.
It's so hard to understand
Love can be complex and difficult to comprehend at times.
What keeps me using this disguise
I may hide my true feelings or intentions to protect myself from getting hurt.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Steven Carroll
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Frank DeBiase
I heard this once while in high school(72) in the car and never again. Yes they played it on a rock station !! Not until now did I hear this🤙🤙🤙🤙
Jason Nadle
This album is like if Carroll and Jean were on The Carol Burnett Show.
The Artful Codger
So glad you have this uploaded. It's one of my favorite albums (I have the LP, but never had a way to carry it with me!)
Great show, great performers... and really wonderful renditions of some great old standards!
Thank you!
Kay Meuwissen
I never knew this album existed awsome! Love the show!
ChanelNo19
This was so much fun! I can remember another album from around the same time of audio clips of some of the funnier bits on "All in the Family" (I think it actually made it relatively high on the album charts), but I never knew this one existed until recently. Jean was probably wishing that she could have sung in her real voice (she had a beautiful singing voice in real life), rather than in Edith's voice.
Muzikgirl67
Truly wonderful album by 2 wonderful people!...Back when comedy was actually FUNNY! ..Thanks for sharing Jason! I thoroughly enjoyed it..Take Care! Ms. Elizabeth📻🎵📟🎧
Jason1920
Thanks for listening!
EFBensonFan
Thank you SO MUCH! I bought the album when it came out in 72.
hobby gamer
Around 6:11 edith being multi instrumentalist
hobby gamer
Im so glad they did this identified as Archie snd Edith