In 2003, he signed to Capitol Nashville and released his eponymous debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's Modern Day Drifter, are certified platinum in the United States. A third album, 2006's Long Trip Alone, is certified gold. It was followed in mid-2008 by a greatest hits package. His fourth album, Feel That Fire was released in February 2009. A bluegrass album, Up on the Ridge, was released on June 8, 2010; a sixth album, Home, followed in February 2012, as did a seventh one, Riser, in 2014. Bentley's eighth album, entitled Black, was released in May 2016. His ninth and most recent studio album, The Mountain, was released on June 8, 2018.
Sideways
Dierks Bentley Lyrics
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It's so loud in here I can't hear a thing,
But I sure do like your style,
And I can see you came to rock
In your blue jeans and white tank top,
Man that look drives me wild.
And it's hey now here we go.
Keep those girls out on the floor
Gotta make them want to come back for more.
Been here since the sun went down,
Be here when it comes back around
Worked all week it's time to play
Gonna get a little bit sideways
Sideways.
Ain't no need to fight
Y'all take that redneck stuff outside
That's what parking lots are for.
Once you're out you ain't coming back
Them velvet ropes ain't got no slack
Man they're busting down the door!
And it's hey now here we go.
DJ don't you play nothing slow
Keep those girls out on the floor
Gotta make them want to come back for more.
Been here since the sun went down,
Be here when it comes back around
Worked all week it's time to play
Gonna get a little bit sideways
Sideways.
That's right
Hey now here we go
(hey now here we go)
DJ don't you play nothing slow
Gotta make 'em wanna (what?) gotta make 'em wanna (what?)
Gotta make 'em wanna come back for more.
It's hey now here we go.
DJ don't you play nothing slow
Keep those girls out on the floor
Gotta make them want to come back for more.
Been here since the sun went down,
Be here when it comes back around
Worked all week it's time to play
Gonna get a little bit sideways
Sideways. Sideways. Sideways.
Hey girl what's your name?
It's so loud in here I can't hear a thing
The song “Sideways” by Dierks Bentley is an upbeat country song about letting loose and having fun. The lyrics follow a narrator who is at a party, trying to talk to a girl he finds attractive despite the loud music. He’s interested in her “style,” specifically her blue jeans and white tank top. The chorus, “hey now here we go” followed by a request for the DJ to keep the music fast and fun, emphasizes the energy and excitement of the party atmosphere. The song encourages people to let loose and enjoy themselves, particularly after a long week of work.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of the redneck stereotype, with the singer telling people to take their “redneck stuff” outside and referencing the velvet ropes that keep people out of some establishments. These lines suggest that the party-goers are intentionally bucking the societal expectations of them and choosing to have fun on their own terms. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song emphasizes the party atmosphere and encourages listeners to let go and have fun, get “sideways.”
Line by Line Meaning
Hey girl, what's your name?
The singer expresses interest in a girl, but the noise level in the venue makes it difficult to communicate.
It's so loud in here I can't hear a thing,
The noise level of the venue is making it difficult for the singer to hear the girl's response.
But I sure do like your style,
Despite the noise level, the singer is able to appreciate the girl's appearance.
And I can see you came to rock
The singer acknowledges the girl's enthusiasm for the music and atmosphere of the venue.
In your blue jeans and white tank top,
The singer notices the girl's specific attire.
Man that look drives me wild.
The singer is strongly attracted to the girl's appearance and outfit.
And it's hey now here we go.
The singer is excited for the upcoming events of the night and is using this line to encourage others to join in as well.
DJ don't you play nothing slow
The singer wants the DJ to keep playing upbeat, fast-paced music to encourage more dancing and have a good time.
Keep those girls out on the floor
The singer hopes to keep the women dancing and participating throughout the night.
Gotta make them want to come back for more.
The singer wants to create a memorable night that will encourage others to return in the future.
Been here since the sun went down,
The singer has been at the venue for an extended period of time.
Be here when it comes back around
The singer is committing to staying until the venue closes or the night concludes.
Worked all week it's time to play
The singer is excited to unwind and have fun after a week of work.
Gonna get a little bit sideways
The singer plans to enjoy the night by taking part in activities that may cause him to deviate from his usual behavior or routine.
Sideways. Ain't no need to fight
The singer is suggesting there is no need to get into confrontations or altercations when the parking lot can provide an alternative location to relocate any issues.
Y'all take that redneck stuff outside
The singer directly asks the group to remove any behaviors or actions that may be considered overt expressions of rural, southern lifestyle outside of the venue.
That's what parking lots are for.
The singer implies that the confusion that arises during parties can be resolved outside so that the focus can be on partying and having a good time.
Once you're out you ain't coming back
The singer warns that if one departs from the venue, they may not be allowed back inside due to bouncer policies or capacity issues.
Them velvet ropes ain't got no slack
The singer is emphasizing that the doorman and security measures are very strict and will not permit individuals re-entry without proper identification.
Man they're busting down the door!
The singer wants to draw attention to the high levels of energy and enthusiasm of the individuals inside the venue by saying they are 'busting down the door!'
Gotta make 'em wanna (what?) gotta make 'em wanna (what?)
The singer is suggesting that in order to create an enjoyable and entertaining environment, those inside the venue must motivate and excite each other to participate in activities.
Sideways. Sideways. Sideways.
This line serves as a meaningful expression of the night's festivities, meant to be taken in a fun, lighthearted context.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DIERKS BENTLEY, JAMES BEAVERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jevin5483
spring into action she my every satisfacion my all sæson ever reason she doesn't miss a beat. Got me on my feat oh can you feal the heat hell she's my plain and simple short and sweet
Choirs
She s full metAL jaket she's my bottle of jack old number seven my little piece of hevan she's packa punch. my 85 bears the super boul champs shes all things good all things i love a angel from above my one true love She's my short and sweet from her head to her feet
Vers2
Shes my big bomb fire she's my only desire shes the thunder to my lighten my dera max triton she a sasquach sighten she the reason im fighten shes the heat to my fire the passon to my dsire Shes my short n sweet head to her feet cjya
Chorus
Shes my full metal jacket my bottle of jack my old number sevan my little piece of heavan my pack a punch my 85 bears the super boul champs shes all things good all things i love a angel from above my one true love hope she knows shes my short and sweet
Verse
shes my letter jacket shes the watering hole shes my heart and soul more then she knows she my final four the ending score. Shes a open invation your Final distination God clever creation the ansers to my prays
Choru
Shes my full metal jacket a bottle of jack my old number 7 my little piece of hevan
She my pack a punch. My 85 bears the super boul champs shes all things good and all things i love. A angel from above my one true love my one and only short and sweet
V 4
shes my favorit rerun my just for fun shade from the sun the one i call hon the only one the two hundard dollars for passing go my big bank role my my heart and soul the reason im out of control shes my all you know my short and sweet
Chorus
Shes my full metal jacket
My bottle of jack old number sevan my little piece of heaven. My Pack a punch my 85 bears the super boul champs she all things good all things i love a angel from above my one true love my one and only short n sweet short and sweet head to her feet
@GamerNerdess
No matter how many times I listen to this song, I will always think of Nascar.
@Bmann7745
Same
@Boinuts
Hell yea!
@10aventuras
DB is my favorite country singer. He's HOT. Love this song!
@jason.c2441
BOOGITY BOOGITY BOOGITY! Let's Go Racing Boys!
@TheCountry247
country's comeback has arrived again and bigger than ever
@rubystarnascar
* inhales * NAAASCAR THEEEME!
This song is really good though
@amiestuart4420
"Sideways" is my favorite song off of his "Feel That Fire" album and it is also track 2 off of that album as well.
@Rayden184
Was listening to this on the radio and the song got stuck in my head. FINALLY found the song! :D
@kroegerpeakeadair92
he's a major cutie and a hell of a good singer