Both Sides
Jeanne Added Lyrics


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Over protected, way overrated
Over glorified, over petrified
Over selected and celebrated
Also terrified beyond quantified

Over secluded and way over guarded
Also idolized, over romanticized
So much to look at and so much to see
Can't wait to see you to get rid of me

Can I be on both sides?
Will we ever collide?
We'll wait for the crash, we'll never go back
I see you, I feel you, the perfect collapse
Can I be on both sides?

Memory, blank, my blood, cold
Body's empty, my flesh is sold
History drained, my heart pained
Hands get dirty every time I touch gold

Over secluded and way over guarded
Also idolized, over romanticized
So much to look at and so much to see
Can't wait to see you to get rid of me

Can I be on both sides?
Will we ever collide?
We'll wait for the crash, we'll never go back
I see you, I feel you, the perfect collapse
Can I be on both sides?

Can I be on both sides?
Will we ever collide?
We'll wait for the crash, we'll never go back
I see you, I feel you, the perfect collapse
Can I be on both sides?

Can I be on both sides?
Will we ever collide?
We'll wait for the crash, we'll never go back




I see you, I feel you, the perfect collapse
Can I be on both sides?

Overall Meaning

The song "Both Sides" by French singer Jeanne Added is a reflection on the complexity of human relationships and the struggle to navigate them. The lyrics emphasize how people can be simultaneously overprotected and overrated, secluded and guarded, celebrated and terrified, and how these conflicting emotions can make it difficult to connect with others. In the chorus, Added asks, "Can I be on both sides?" questioning whether it's possible to reconcile these opposing feelings and find a way to be both protective and open, isolated and connected.


Throughout the song, Added describes the ways in which people try to protect themselves from hurt and disappointment, often to their own detriment. She sings about feeling like her flesh is sold and her heart drained by the pressure to succeed, and the way that history can weigh heavily on us. The repeated refrain of "Can I be on both sides?" seems to suggest that Added is hoping to find a way to exist in this world without sacrificing her authenticity or becoming so guarded that she can't form meaningful connections with others.


The song's instrumentation is moody and introspective, with haunting synths and a slow, deliberate beat that underscores the sense of unease in the lyrics. Added's vocals are emotive and raw, conveying the weight of the song's themes without becoming overly melodramatic. Overall, "Both Sides" is a poignant meditation on the challenges of navigating the complexities of human relationships, and the struggle to maintain one's own sense of self in the face of societal pressures.


Line by Line Meaning

Over protected, way overrated
Being overly protective toward me has become excessively important and has gained an undeserved reputation


Over glorified, over petrified
The act of exaggerating my abilities has instilled great fear in me, causing me to become paralyzed


Over selected and celebrated
I have been chosen and praised too much, causing me to feel overwhelmed and anxious


Also terrified beyond quantified
In addition to being very afraid, I cannot even begin to describe the extent of my terror


Over secluded and way over guarded
I have been kept in isolation and extreme protection, making me feel trapped and insecure


Also idolized, over romanticized
I have been put on a pedestal and depicted in an unrealistic, idealistic way


So much to look at and so much to see
There are many things to observe and experience, making me feel overwhelmed and lost


Can't wait to see you to get rid of me
I am eager to meet you so I can escape this overwhelming situation and be free


Can I be on both sides?
Is it possible for me to exist in two opposing situations at once?


Will we ever collide?
Will our paths ever intersect or will we remain separate forever?


We'll wait for the crash, we'll never go back
We are anticipating a destructive event, but we will not return to the previous state


I see you, I feel you, the perfect collapse
I am aware of your existence and your effect on me, which may result in a complete breakdown


Memory, blank, my blood, cold
I am experiencing memory loss and my body feels cold, as if my blood has stopped flowing


Body's empty, my flesh is sold
I feel as if I am nothing but an empty shell, and I have sold myself out for the sake of others


History drained, my heart pained
My past experiences have depleted me, and my heart is hurting as a result


Hands get dirty every time I touch gold
I become morally compromised every time I come into contact with wealth or success




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jeanne Added, Rob Kleiner

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@jeanneadded

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Bonjour jeanne , est ce possible d'avoir la version instru pour smule ? Merci 🙏🙏🙏

@ssi2s

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Encore une merveille... Vivement le nouvel album !

@ValBrindilles

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@ValBrindilles

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Val Brindilles La vie est pleine de surprises. Force à toi. 💙

@ValBrindilles

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