Side Effects
Dallas Smith Lyrics
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on the front door let you in,
we don't talk
kiss for kiss,
we trade this rush again,
we can't stop
ya theres something so narcotic
forget about the price or the pain,
I'm just a junky for the fix,
even though it hits
like a gun shot the next day
your lips should come with a warnin'
your touch should have a red light
theres a hard crash comin' in the mornin'
on the bright side this high,
yea thats the side effects of trying to mix
lovin' what we do
thats the side effects of me and you
last goodbye,
was so damn good,
i need it one last time
yea thats the thing about addicted
you swear your gunna kick it
till the kiss pulls you back in the flame
yeaa
your lips should come with a warnin'
your touch should have a red light
theres a hard crash comin' in the mornin'
on the bright side this high,
yea thats the side effects of trying to mix
lovin' what we do
thats the side effects of me and you
ohhhh yeaa
your lips should come with a warnin',
by now you'd think that i would know
your touch should have a red light,
but i still want it every night
wooowooowow
your lips should come with a warnin'
your touch should have a red light
theres a hard crash comin' in the mornin'
on the bright side this high,
yea thats the side effects of trying to mix
lovin' what we do
thats the side effects of me and you,
yea thats the side effects of trying to mix
lovin' what we do
thats the side effects of me and you
In "Side Effects" by Dallas Smith, the singer is in a tumultuous and addictive relationship with someone who they can't resist despite knowing the pain it will cause in the morning. The song begins with the poetic line "midnight knock, on the front door let you in," symbolizing the singer opening themselves up to a negative influence. The couple doesn't need to talk because their physical attraction is so strong. They are aware of the destructive and expensive nature of their affair, yet they are unable to quit because of their addiction to the way it makes them feel. The singer describes the experience as something so "narcotic" that they can't quit. Their need for the physical rush is so great that they are willing to forget the consequences, even though the aftermath feels like being shot.
Line by Line Meaning
midnight knock
Late night, someone comes knocking at the door.
on the front door let you in
The person is let in through the front door.
we don't talk
The two don't have a conversation.
kiss for kiss
They exchange kisses.
we trade this rush again
They experience the same feelings of excitement once more.
we can't stop
They cannot resist the temptation to keep going.
ya theres something so narcotic
The feeling they get from the situation is addictive.
but I bet I want it
Although it may be dangerous, they still desire it.
forget about the price or the pain
They are willing to ignore the potential negative consequences.
I'm just a junky for the fix
They are addicted and can't resist the rush of these encounters.
even though it hits
Despite the potential for negative consequences, they still participate.
like a gun shot the next day
The aftermath of the situation is painful and difficult.
your lips should come with a warnin'
The person's lips have an addicting quality.
your touch should have a red light
The person's touch is alluring, yet dangerous.
theres a hard crash comin' in the mornin'
There will be negative consequences that follow the experience.
on the bright side this high,
Despite the negative consequences, they still enjoy the feeling.
yea thats the side effects of trying to mix
This is what happens when they mix addictive behavior with love and romance.
lovin' what we do
They enjoy the behavior and can't stop.
thats the side effects of me and you
These are the consequences of their relationship.
last goodbye,
The last time they said goodbye was difficult.
was so damn good,
Their last encounter was exciting and pleasurable.
i need it one last time
They can't resist the temptation to experience it again.
yea thats the thing about addicted
Being addicted is difficult and they can't resist their impulses.
you swear your gunna kick it
They think they will overcome their addiction.
till the kiss pulls you back in the flame
But a single kiss is enough to bring them back in.
by now you'd think that i would know
Despite the danger, they can't resist the temptation.
but i still want it every night
They still want to participate in the behavior every night.
Contributed by Charlie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Drew Tarnowski
Side Effects Lyrics
Midnight knock,
On the front door let you in,
We don't talk
Kiss for kiss,
We trade this rush again,
We can't stop
Yea there's something so narcotic
But I bet I want it,
Forget about the price or the pain,
I'm just a junky for the fix,
Even though it hits
Like a gun shot the next day
Your lips should come with a warnin'
Your touch should have a red light
There's a hard crash comin' in the mornin'
On the bright side this high,
Yea that's the side effects of trying to mix
Lovin' what we do
That's the side effects of me and you
Last goodbye, was so damn good,
I need it one last time
Yea that's the thing about addicted
You swear your gunna kick it
Till the kiss pulls you back in the flame
Yeaa
Your lips should come with a warnin'
Your touch should have a red light
There's a hard crash comin' in the mornin'
On the bright side this high,
Yea that's the side effects of trying to mix
Lovin' what we do
Thats the side effects of me and you
Ohhhh yeaa
Your lips should come with a warnin',
By now you'd think that i would know
Your touch should have a red light,
But i still want it every night
Wooowooowow
Your lips should come with a warnin'
Your touch should have a red light
There's a hard crash comin' in the mornin'
On the bright side this high,
Yea that's the side effects of trying to mix
Lovin' what we do
That's the side effects of me and you,
Yea that's the side effects of trying to mix
Lovin' what we do
That's the side effects of me and you
Bryce Cook
Midnight knock on the front door let you in,
We don't talk, kiss for kiss,
We trade this rush again,
We can't stop
Yea there's something so narcotic
But I bet I want it,
Forget about the price or the pain,
I'm just a junky for the fix,
Even though it hits like a gun shot the next day
Your lips should come with a warnin'
Your touch should have a red light
There's a hard crash comin' in the mornin'
On the bright side this high,
Yea that's the side effects
Of trying to mix lovin' what we do
That's the side effects of me and you
Last goodbye, was so damn good,
I need it one last time
Yea, that's the thing about addicted
You swear your gunna kick it
Till the kiss pulls you back in the flame, yeah
Your lips should come with a warnin'
Your touch should have a red light
There's a hard crash comin' in the mornin'
On the bright side this high,
Yea, that's the side effects
Of trying to mix lovin' what we do
That's the side effects of me and you, oh yea
Your lips should come with a warnin',
By now you'd think that I would know
Your touch should have a red light,
But I still want it every night, wow
Your lips should come with a warnin'
Your touch should have a red light
There's a hard crash comin' in the mornin'
On the bright side this high,
Yea, that's the side effects
Of trying to mix lovin' what we do
That's the side effects of me and you, oh yea
Yea, that's the side effects
Of trying to mix lovin' what we do
That's the side effects of me and you
Keira Irish
Dallas is so underrated
Chad Cassidy
Not very hard to write a 4 chord country song!!
brocs28
Amen brother
Billie Eilish
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T M
One of the best 80s shows I can recall
Jeff S
Not for long !!
Lesley Hutchinson
That feeling when you find a song that you love for the first time. Nothing beats that tingle in your skin!
Derek Bonzagni
Been watching your stuff since Default, every album is amazing, Nice work! Waiting for a concert in Tennessee!
Kelly Clark
Love ya Dallas. Thanks for great music. I have some amazing memories that always pop into my head when I hear certain songs of yours ❤
Dallas Smith
A big thank you to all my fans!
What will my name and career be without all of your love and support?
Amidst my darkest days you all stood by me,
I don't have all the time in the world to reply, but i do read your heartwarming comments and i truly appreciate all.
It's the season of love
& so i decided to put smiles on the faces of my fans by going through old posts on my official page and hitting up random fans,
So i can get to relate with my fans better through discussions of depth and humour, listening to compliments and criticisms on career walk.💕