Both Sides Now
European Jazz Trio Feat. Jesse Lyrics
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I've lost myself in you
Afraid to ask for what I need
So I give it to you
[Chorus]
But I'm on your side now
Well, I'm on your side now
I'm on your side now
And if I sleep beside the river
Will it flood over me?
Well, I'm as far away from my life
As I could be
[Chorus]
Faith is all we ever need
And I can't compete
I think on those who care for me
Care for me
[Chorus]
In the first verse of European Jazz Trio Feat. Jesse's song "Both Sides Now," the lyricist expresses confusion and disorientation regarding their own identity in relation to the person they're addressing in the song. The second line of the verse, "I've lost myself in you," suggests a lack of self-identity or even a sacrifice of the self in order to fully invest in the other person. However, this dedication is not reciprocated, as the singer is "afraid to ask for what I need" and "gives it" to their partner instead. The chorus, repeating the phrase "I'm on your side now," reinforces this emotional distance between the two parties.
Line by Line Meaning
How am I to believe
Expressing doubts and confusion about believing in something or someone.
I've lost myself in you
Feeling lost and disconnected from one's own identity due to being too involved with someone else.
Afraid to ask for what I need
Feeling scared or anxious about expressing one's needs or desires to others.
So I give it to you
Compromising or sacrificing one's own needs to satisfy someone else's.
But I'm on your side now
Expressing loyalty and support towards someone or something, regardless of personal feelings or beliefs.
Well, I'm on your side now
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the singer's commitment and dedication to the situation or person.
I'm on your side now
Continuing to repeat the phrase to reinforce the singer's position and intentions.
And if I sleep beside the river
Contemplating escaping or separating from one's current situation by being alone or in a remote location.
Will it flood over me?
Wondering if the artist will be overwhelmed or consumed by their emotions or circumstances if they were to leave.
Well, I'm as far away from my life
Feeling disconnected or dissatisfied with one's current situation or lifestyle, and longing to be somewhere else or someone else.
As I could be
Emphasizing the degree of distance or separation the singer feels from their current situation or self.
Faith is all we ever need
Believing that having faith or trust in something or someone is essential for a fulfilling life or relationship.
And I can't compete
Feeling inadequate or inferior compared to others, and unable to measure up to their expectations or standards.
I think on those who care for me
Reflecting on the people in one's life who offer love and support, and feeling grateful for their presence.
Care for me
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the importance of having caring and supportive relationships in one's life.
But I'm on your side now
Repeating the chorus to conclude the song and express the artist's commitment to their loyalty and support of another person or situation.
Well, I'm on your side now
Continuing to repeat the chorus to reinforce the previous line and emphasize the artist's perspective and intentions.
I'm on your side now
Concluding the song with a final repetition of the chorus to reinforce the singer's commitment and dedication to their position.
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Written by: SYKES
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