Southside
Kanye West Lyrics


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Sitting on a runway, time on my hands, thinking of you again
As I replay our conversations, pray that every where fell in place
Like a mirror lookin' back at me, sayin' you're the only one
Makin' me feel I could survive, so glad to be alive
Nowhere to run, I got a song to sing
Messed up inside and it's been raining all day

Since you went away, Southside serenade
Since you went away, Southside serenade

South-south-southside, southside
South-southside, southside
South-southside

Since you went away, Southside serenade




Since you went away, Southside serenade
South-south-southside

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kanye West's "Southside" tell the tale of a man who is reminiscing about a lover who is now gone. He finds himself sitting on a runway with time on his hands and thinking of her again. He plays back her words to him in his head, hoping that everything fell into place for her as he wished. The singer's reflection in the mirror tells him that she is the only one who makes him feel alive, and he's so happy to be alive because of her.


The pre-chorus reveals that the singer is not doing well emotionally- he is messed up inside, and it has been raining all day since his lover went away. The chorus consists of the repeated phrase "Southside serenade," and it is not clear what this means. Perhaps it refers to the singer's memories of the time he spent with his lover on the south side of a city or perhaps it is a metaphor for the emotional state he is in since she has gone.


Overall, the lyrics to "Southside" paint a picture of a man who is deeply affected by the loss of his lover. He is struggling emotionally and looking to his memories of her to find solace.


Line by Line Meaning

Sitting on a runway, time on my hands, thinking of you again
I am stuck here with nothing to do, but all I can think of is you.


As I replay our conversations, pray that every where fell in place
I keep thinking about our talks, hoping everything is still okay between us.


Like a mirror lookin' back at me, sayin' you're the only one
When I look at myself, I feel like you are the only person who truly understands me.


Makin' me feel I could survive, so glad to be alive
You give me hope to keep going in life, and I am glad to have you by my side.


Nowhere to run, I got a song to sing
I feel trapped, but I have my music to express my feelings.


Messed up inside and it's been raining all day
I am feeling emotional and the weather is reflecting my mood.


Since you went away, Southside serenade
Ever since you left, I have been singing sad songs about missing you.


South-south-southside, southside
Repeating the name of the place where you used to be with me, trying to bring back memories.


Since you went away, Southside serenade
Continuing to express how much I miss you and how I am coping through music.


South-south-southside
Repeating again how much I miss the place we used to be together, hoping you are hearing this.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kanye Omari West

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