Off to the Side
L'Impératrice Lyrics

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I don't blame you for what you are
Nor what you've been so far
You've done what you've been asked to

I just need you to realize
What stands before your eyes
While you try breezing through

Look around, go second-guessin'
Is life for a chosen few?
There are hearts beating inside their skin
How come we never knew?

Run off to the side
You can still decide
Don't go with the tide

Run off to the side
You can still decide
Don't go with the tide

Tried to be in but never was
Smiling against the laws
Character always breaks through
Can you shut up to fit the norm?
Please sign the consent form
Wait there and join the queue

But it's time for you to get it
Freedom's just a point of view
Brightness flickers over on the fringe
I'm sure you see it too

Run off to the side
You can still decide
Don't go with the tide

Run off to the side
You can still decide
Don't go with the tide

Forget, oh, what you are
And what you've been so far
Dreams never truly come true

I just need you to realize
What stands before your eyes
While you try breezing through

Look around, go second guessin'
Is life for a chosen few?
There's a heart beating against your skin
It cannot wait for you

Run off to the side
You can still decide
Don't go with the tide

Run off to the side
You can still decide
Don't go with the tide

Run off to the side

You can still decide
Don't go with the tide

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to L'Impératrice's song "Off to the Side" convey a message of individuality, self-realization, and the importance of not conforming to societal norms. The opening lines, "I don't blame you for what you are // Nor what you've been so far // You've done what you've been asked to," suggest that the singer is understanding and nonjudgmental towards the person being addressed. They acknowledge that the person has followed the expectations placed upon them but now encourages them to reflect on their choices and the world around them.

The chorus, "Run off to the side // You can still decide // Don't go with the tide," emphasizes the idea of breaking away from the mainstream and finding one's own path. It encourages the individual to question the status quo and not simply go along with the crowd. The line, "Forget, oh, what you are // And what you've been so far // Dreams never truly come true," suggests that the singer wants the person to let go of societal expectations and preconceived notions about themselves. They want them to realize that pursuing their own dreams and desires is more important than fitting into prescribed roles.

The final verse, "Look around, go second-guessin' // Is life for a chosen few? // There's a heart beating against your skin // It cannot wait for you," prompts the person to observe their surroundings and question whether life is truly meant for a select few. It highlights the urgency of living authentically and listening to their own desires. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song reinforces the theme of individuality and the importance of making independent choices.

Overall, "Off to the Side" encourages listeners to break free from societal expectations, embrace their own dreams, and not be afraid to go against the grain.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't blame you for what you are
I hold no judgment towards you for who you are

Nor what you've been so far
Nor for your past actions and experiences

You've done what you've been asked to
You've fulfilled the expectations placed upon you

I just need you to realize
I simply need you to understand

What stands before your eyes
What is present and evident to you

While you try breezing through
While you attempt to glide effortlessly

Look around, go second-guessin'
Observe your surroundings, question and doubt

Is life for a chosen few?
Is life only meant for a privileged few?

There are hearts beating inside their skin
There are passionate souls dwelling within them

How come we never knew?
Why have we never been aware of this?

Run off to the side
Step away from the mainstream

You can still decide
You still have the power of choice

Don't go with the tide
Don't simply follow the crowd

Tried to be in but never was
Attempted to fit in but never truly belonged

Smiling against the laws
Putting on a happy facade despite societal restrictions

Character always breaks through
One's true nature and personality always shine through

Can you shut up to fit the norm?
Can you silence yourself to conform?

Please sign the consent form
Please agree to conform and comply

Wait there and join the queue
Wait patiently and adhere to the established order

But it's time for you to get it
However, it is time for you to understand

Freedom's just a point of view
Freedom is subjective and differs for each individual

Brightness flickers over on the fringe
Radiance and potential exist at the edge

I'm sure you see it too
I am confident that you also perceive it

Forget, oh, what you are
Disregard and let go of who you currently are

And what you've been so far
As well as your past experiences

Dreams never truly come true
Dreams rarely become a reality

There's a heart beating against your skin
There is a passionate desire pulsating within you

It cannot wait for you
It cannot afford to wait for your hesitation

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Achille Trocellier, Charles De Boisseguin, Danielle Rose Hericourt, David Gaugue, Flore Benguigui, Hagni Gwon, Joachim Polack, Tom Daveau

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

dayzero

32w

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I don't blame you for what you are
Nor what you've been so far
You've done what you've been asked to
I just need you to realize
What stands before your eyes
While you try breezing through
Look around, go second guessin'
Is life for a chosen few?
There are hearts beating inside their skin
How come we never knew?
Run off to the side
You can still decide
Don't go with the tide
Run off to the side
You can still decide
Don't go with the tide
Tried to be in but never was
Smiling against the laws
Character always breaks through
Can you shut up to fit the norm?
Please sign the consent form
Wait there and join the queue
But it's time for you to get it
Freedom's just a point of view
Brightness flickers over on the fringe
I'm sure you see it too
Run off to the side
You can still decide
Don't go with the tide
Run off to the side
You can still decide
Don't go with the tide
Forget oh what you are
And what you've been so far
Dreams never truely come true
I just need you to realize
What stands before your eyes
While you try breezing through
Look around, go second guessin'
Is life for a chosen few?
There's a heart beating against your skin
It cannot wait for you
Run off to the side
You can still decide
Don't go with the tide
Run off to the side
You can still decide
Don't go with the tide
Run off to the side
You can still decide
Don't go with the tide

All comments from YouTube:

Daniel Pearson

3y↑56

What a powerful song with a crucial message, especially in this time and age where it seems almost every second thing is an imitation of some sorts...
We can always still decide to stay true to ourselves and forge our own path, letting our hearts guide us...although in reality this is way tougher than it seems, easier said than done.
At least being aware of your ability to be original - to be YOU - is a start!
So go out there people, be yourselves and make the world a better place (from the littlest minute things to the largest if you're given the chance), just like L'Imperatrice is doing with their beautiful, exceptional music!!!!!!! :)

Seriously though I am falling more and more in love with each of your songs, slowly but surely appreciating them through and through. What a band, what a sound.

Diana Alva

3y↑46

Sin duda, la favorita del álbum. El sentimiento de nostalgia, de suspirar y a la vez querer bailar, ese es el encanto de L'impératrice. Thanks for this song and the álbum is so Magnifique.