Paper Trails
Dark Side Lyrics


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Better go back, rhythm inside
Better go back, here inside
I told you I would get you
The back of the hand
I told you I would find
A place to go

Paper trails on a mountain
And fruits on a table
A wooden house to live in
A baby to care

The grass green but the
The sun is blue
Better find a way
To get through to you
Where are you when I need you? Where did you go?
How can I find you when I need to? Where should I go?

Paper trail on a mountain and far away
A big trail on a mountain you'll find a way

The fire outside
It's burning up the place
But you're inside
Burning up ahead

Paper trails on a mountain
And fruits on a table




A wooden house to live in
A baby to care

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Dark Side's "Paper Trails" paint a vivid picture of a journey. The song is about the search for something that has been lost, whether that be a physical item, a person, or a sense of direction. The repeated phrase "better go back" emphasizes the idea that we often need to look back and retrace our steps in order to find what we are looking for. There is a sense of urgency and frustration in the singer's voice, as they search for something that seems just out of reach.


The imagery in the song is striking, with references to paper trails on a mountain, fruits on a table, a wooden house, and a baby to care for. These images create a sense of nostalgia and a longing for a simpler time, and the line "the grass is green but the sun is blue" suggests a feeling of emotional dissonance. The singer is struggling to connect with someone who has gone missing, and in their confusion and sadness, they feel lost themselves.


Ultimately, "Paper Trails" is a song about the human experience of searching for meaning and connection in a world that can be chaotic and uncertain. The lyrics speak to the common human experience of feeling lost and searching for something that we can't quite put our finger on. Through the use of vivid imagery and powerful emotions, Dark Side has created a song that resonates deeply with listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

Better go back, rhythm inside
Return to your inner self where peace and harmony reside


I told you I would get you
I promised I would catch you


The back of the hand
Being slapped and betrayed


I told you I would find
I promised to locate


A place to go
A destination for comfort


Paper trails on a mountain
Evidence left behind in the past


And fruits on a table
Sustenance and reward for hard work


A wooden house to live in
A safe haven for shelter and protection


A baby to care
An innocent life to nurture and cherish


The grass green but the
Despite the beauty around us


The sun is blue
We may still feel lonely and isolated


Better find a way
Discover a solution


To get through to you
To connect with you


Where are you when I need you? Where did you go?
Feeling lost without your presence


How can I find you when I need to? Where should I go?
Desperately searching for answers to locate you


Paper trail on a mountain and far away
The evidence left behind feels distant and unattainable


A big trail on a mountain you'll find a way
Despite the challenge, determination leads to success


The fire outside
Danger surrounding us


It's burning up the place
Destroying everything in its path


But you're inside
Facing the flames from within


Burning up ahead
Moving forward despite the difficulties




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Johnymars

"Better go and get
Hidden inside
Better go and get
And head inside

I told you I would get you
At the back of the house
I told you I would find
A place to go

Paper trails on a mountain
And fruits on the table
A wooden house to house to live in
A baby; take care of

The grass is green but the
The sun is blue
Better find a way
To get through to you

Where are you when I need you?
Where did you go?
How can I find you when I need you?
Where should I go?

Paper trail on a mountain
Better find a way
A big trail on mountain
You'll find a way

The fire outside
Is burning up the place
But you're inside
Burning up my head

Paper trails on a mountain
And fruits on a table
A wooden house to live in
A baby; take care of"



All comments from YouTube:

@theneedledrop

The picture is amazing. Kudos to RA for shooting this in such a great space.

@reflexivmusic

Dude how has a Fantano comment only 10 likes?!

@l-17

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@ShekharKumar-beatnik

Yo Anthony Fantano, ladies and gentlemen.

@blankeybeats8785

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@looming_

Fantano knows where its at.

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@ruggerobonaventura4215

10 years later and still epic 🙌

@ivamatanovic2913

This song is a journey to another dimension, it slowly takes over your mind, body and soul and you just realize you have been somewhere else for 10 minutes...

@mu0nt893

6 years after, still one of the best music part on the youtube

thank you internet

@sanja12

agreed! such a jewel 💎

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