side by side
Dirty Trashroad Lyrics

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Why didn't you call on me, baby,
When time stopped on you?
Tight together till the end of time,
Guess I was the only one
Left all alone in the wilderness. I feel so alone.
Oh... Don't ever say goodbye, won't tie you down.
Ain't turnin' back no more, ain't turnin' back no more.

Man in rage, shy and serious
Tryin' to act like a Lone Ranger.
Hurt so bad, he crossed the borderline.
What's on his mind, nothing in his way,
He's out of danger now.
Feels so small, he feels so helpless, he can't shine.

[*]
SIDE BY SIDE BABY
One sweet dream, we all got it (I love it)
SIDE BY SIDE BABY
Any way you want it, scream.
SIDE BY SIDE BABY
Just a sweet dream, baby. (It's so easy, girl)
SIDE BY SIDE BABY
Sha-na-na-na-na, so sweet.

Rocky Mountains, they taught me
'Bout the sunset windin' road.
One long road ahead now, over the mirage.
Ain't that enough to satisfy you,
Don't need to carry that load
Live your own, own story, gotta wear your own,
Own badge.

[Repeat *]

Gotta write your own dream, no one's gonna do it,
You just gotta do it.
Right or wrong, jet black or white,
You're free to choose.
Your choice of heaven or hell. Go ahead.
You gotta be ready to go down, down, down...

'Hey baby, it's now or never... so take it or leave it, Heaven or Hell.'

Fight the headwind, hesitation.
Gonna fight it with my fist.
Gonna win, gonna win it on my own.
Change the world, you can do it,
Just keep it on your list.
I'll be here, I'll be here for you 'til you're ready to go.

[Repeat * 2x]

GOTTA BE READY, YOU GOTTA BE READY
YOU GOT TO GO!

Leave your past dreams behind.
Mother Earth'll see you through.
Though we're far apart, our time will come,
Our time'll come again.
You'll always find me here.

You'll always find me here.
I'm always here for you.

Overall Meaning

The song "Side by Side" by Dirty Trashroad explores various themes such as loneliness, abandonment, self-growth, and finding one's own path. The lyrics depict a man who is left alone when his partner decides to move on, and he is forced to come to terms with his situation. He is angry and feels helpless, but he realizes that he cannot hold onto something that is no longer there. The lines "Why didn't you call on me, baby, When time stopped on you? / Tight together till the end of time, / Guess I was the only one / Left all alone in the wilderness. I feel so alone" illustrate his feelings of abandonment, but he also acknowledges that he cannot tie his partner down. He is willing to let go, but it is not easy. The repetitions of "Side by Side Baby" convey a sense of longing for companionship, but the lyrics also suggest the need to find one's own path and not rely on others for fulfillment.

The song's chorus is an invitation to dream and pursue one's goals, despite the challenges. The line "Gotta write your own dream, no one's gonna do it, / You just gotta do it" encourages listeners to take control of their lives and make their dreams into reality. The references to the Rocky Mountains and the winding road symbolize life's journey and the uncertainties along the way. The lines "Change the world, you can do it, / Just keep it on your list" suggest that while life may be challenging, it is possible to bring about positive change.

Line by Line Meaning

Why didn't you call on me, baby,
I am upset that you did not reach out to me when you were struggling

When time stopped on you?
When you hit a difficult point in your life

Tight together till the end of time,
We were supposed to be together forever

Guess I was the only one
It seems like you didn't care about me

Left all alone in the wilderness. I feel so alone.
I feel abandoned and lost

Oh... Don't ever say goodbye, won't tie you down.
I don't want to hold you back or make you feel trapped

Ain't turnin' back no more, ain't turnin' back no more.
I've made a decision to move forward and not look back

Man in rage, shy and serious
I'm feeling angry, but also reserved and solemn

Tryin' to act like a Lone Ranger.
I'm trying to be tough and self-sufficient

Hurt so bad, he crossed the borderline.
I'm in emotional pain and have hit a breaking point

What's on his mind, nothing in his way,
I'm focused on my goal and nothing will stop me

He's out of danger now.
I've overcome the obstacle or danger that was in my way

Feels so small, he feels so helpless, he can't shine.
Despite my success, I still feel inadequate and unable to stand out

SIDE BY SIDE BABY
We should be together and support each other

One sweet dream, we all got it (I love it)
We all have our own dreams and passions that we should pursue

Any way you want it, scream.
Do whatever it takes to achieve your dreams

Just a sweet dream, baby. (It's so easy, girl)
Pursuing your dreams is worth it and can be fulfilling

Sha-na-na-na-na, so sweet.
Life can be enjoyable and filled with happiness

Rocky Mountains, they taught me
I've learned something valuable from my experiences

'Bout the sunset windin' road.
I've learned something about the journey of life

One long road ahead now, over the mirage.
There's still a long way to go, but I must stay focused

Ain't that enough to satisfy you,
Isn't the journey and the lessons we learn along the way enough?

Don't need to carry that load
We don't need to be burdened by our past mistakes or regrets

Live your own, own story, gotta wear your own,
We need to create our own path and story in life and be true to ourselves

Own badge.
We need to take pride in who we are and what we believe in

Gotta write your own dream, no one's gonna do it,
We need to pursue our own dreams and not rely on others to do it for us

You just gotta do it.
It's up to us to take action and make our dreams a reality

Right or wrong, jet black or white,
We have the freedom to make our own choices, even if they're not always clear

You're free to choose.
We have the power to decide what direction our life takes

Your choice of heaven or hell. Go ahead.
Our choices in life will determine whether we experience happiness or misery

You gotta be ready to go down, down, down...
We need to be prepared for the challenges and difficulties that will come our way

'Hey baby, it's now or never... so take it or leave it, Heaven or Hell.'
We need to seize the moment and take action to shape our destiny

Fight the headwind, hesitation.
Even when things are tough, we need to keep pushing forward and not hesitate

Gonna fight it with my fist.
We need to be strong and determined to overcome obstacles

Gonna win, gonna win it on my own.
We need to take responsibility for our own success and not rely on others

Change the world, you can do it,
We have the power to make a difference and impact the world

Just keep it on your list.
We should keep our goals and aspirations in mind and work towards them

I'll be here, I'll be here for you 'til you're ready to go.
I'll be there to support you and encourage you until you're ready to pursue your own dreams

Leave your past dreams behind.
We shouldn't be held back by our past failures or missed opportunities

Mother Earth'll see you through.
The world will always be there to support us and help us through tough times

Though we're far apart, our time will come,
Even if we're not together, we'll each get our chance to pursue our dreams

Our time'll come again.
There will be more opportunities in the future for us to achieve our goals

You'll always find me here.
You can always count on me to be there for you and support you

I'm always here for you.
I'll always be here to help you out and offer guidance

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