Beside Me
Lucas Laufen Lyrics
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Lost in the city
It′s big and it's straight
It′s cold and it's pretty
For two travelling birds
Blown in from the east
Drying off slowly but homesick to leave
When did the coals burn
From orange to grey
From grey into cold earth
Creating the floor down in the cellar
Where she's scared as hell
And I′m too tired to tell her
That i′m scared as well
That Berlin's not forever
I was born as a stone
Sold as a pillar
Holding you up but not pulling you nearer
Supporting your arms from down in the cellar
Where I′m hungry as hell
But I'll never tell her
Cause she′s hungry as well
And we'd be starving together
I hope that I′m wrong
And that you will right me
When I'm out in the rain
When I'm covered in the lightning
I knew this′d be hard
And I knew it′d be frightening
But it'd be ten times as hard
Without you here beside me
The lyrics to Lucas Laufen's song "Beside Me" touch on themes of disorientation, longing for home, fear, and the importance of companionship.
In the first paragraph, the opening lines "Why are we here? / Lost in the city" reflect a sense of confusion or uncertainty about one's purpose or place in the world. The city is described as both grand and cold, possessing a certain allure ("pretty"), but also leaving a feeling of emptiness ("big and straight"). The two birds symbolize the singer and their companion, who have been swept away from their familiar eastern surroundings. They are slowly adjusting to their new environment, but still deeply miss home.
The second paragraph explores the change in the singer's perception of their surroundings. The coals, which initially burned with warmth and vibrancy ("orange"), have turned cold and lifeless ("grey into cold earth"). This description figuratively represents a shift from a hopeful and comforting atmosphere to a bleak and barren one. The cellar symbolizes a dark and confined space where the singer and their companion find themselves. There is a sense of fear present, with the singer acknowledging their own fear but being too exhausted to express it to their companion. The mention of Berlin not being forever implies a temporary nature to their current situation, possibly suggesting a longing for stability or security.
The third paragraph delves into the singer's role in their relationship. The singer compares themselves to a stone or pillar, providing support for their companion but unable to bring them closer emotionally ("not pulling you nearer"). They describe themselves as hungry, which could be interpreted both literally and metaphorically, possibly referring to their emotional or physical hunger. It seems that the singer and their companion are both experiencing difficulties, but the singer chooses not to share their own struggles with their partner, possibly to protect them or avoid burdening them further.
Lastly, in the fourth paragraph, the singer expresses a glimmer of hope amidst the challenges they face. They express the desire for their companion to be there to guide and support them during difficult times, using the metaphor of being out in the rain and being covered in lightning. The singer acknowledges that they knew this journey would be hard and frightening, but emphasizes that having their companion beside them makes it bearable. There is a sense of reliance and interdependence, with the singer recognizing that facing these challenges alone would be much more difficult.
Overall, these lyrics convey feelings of disorientation, longing, fear, and the importance of having someone by your side during difficult times. The imagery used throughout the song adds depth and metaphorical layers to these emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Why are we here?
Questioning the purpose or reason for our presence
Lost in the city
Feeling overwhelmed and disoriented in the urban environment
It's big and it's straight
The city is vast and straightforward, lacking complexity or intricacy
It's cold and it's pretty
The city is both visually appealing but emotionally distant
For two travelling birds
Referring to themselves as free spirits constantly on the move
Blown in from the east
Arriving from the eastern part of the world like a gust of wind
Drying off slowly but homesick to leave
Gradually adjusting and adapting to the new surroundings but still longing to return home
When did this change
Reflecting on the moment when everything started to shift or transform
When did the coals burn
Wondering when the passion or warmth in their relationship faded
From orange to grey
The bright and vibrant emotions turned dull and lifeless
From grey into cold earth
The relationship became numbed and disconnected
Creating the floor down in the cellar
Building a foundation or base in the depths of their troubles
Where she's scared as hell
Expressing the intense fear she feels in this situation
And I'm too tired to tell her
Too exhausted or worn out to communicate with her effectively
That I'm scared as well
Admitting his own fear and vulnerability
That Berlin's not forever
Realizing that their current circumstances in Berlin won't last indefinitely
I was born as a stone
Feeling emotionally hardened and unyielding
Sold as a pillar
Being expected to provide support and stability
Holding you up but not pulling you nearer
Supporting the other person without being able to bring them closer emotionally
Supporting your arms from down in the cellar
Being a source of strength for her during their difficult times
Where I'm hungry as hell
Experiencing a deep longing or desire for something more fulfilling
But I'll never tell her
Choosing to keep his own hunger hidden and not burden her with it
Cause she's hungry as well
Recognizing that she also yearns for something beyond their current situation
And we'd be starving together
Accepting the shared struggle and hardship they will face
I hope that I'm wrong
Expressing a desire for his own doubts or concerns to be proven false
And that you will right me
Hoping that she will be the one to correct him or bring him back to stability
When I'm out in the rain
During times of vulnerability or exposure
When I'm covered in the lightning
When he's faced with sudden and intense difficulties
I knew this'd be hard
Understanding that this journey or experience would be challenging
And I knew it'd be frightening
Anticipating the fear and anxiety that would come along with it
But it'd be ten times as hard
Emphasizing the increased difficulty they would face without each other
Without you here beside me
Acknowledging the importance of having her by his side throughout it all
Writer(s): Luke Curtls Hueppauff
Contributed by Arianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics:
Why are we here?
Lost in the city
It’s big and it’s straight
It’s cold and it’s pretty
For two travelling birds
Blown in from the east
Drying off slowly but homesick to leave
When did this change
When did the coals burn
From orange to grey
From grey into cold earth
Creating the floor down in the cellar
Where she’s scared as hell
And I’m too tired to tell her
That i’m scared as well
That Berlin’s not forever
I was born as a stone
Sold as a pillar
Holding you up but not pulling you nearer
Supporting your arms from down in the cellar
Where I’m hungry as hell
But I’ll never tell her
Cause she’s hungry as well
And we’d be starving together
I hope that I’m wrong
And that you will right me
When I’m out in the rain
When I’m covered in the lightning
I knew this’d be hard
And I knew this’d be frightening
But it’d be ten times as hard
Without you here beside me
@kibuyeboattours9021
Perfect from 🇷🇼
@isaactrounce
Love these lyrics! Beautiful song
@AlonCooperMusic
Beautiful music, visuals and colors (the sweater with the matching flowers behind is pricelss), another lovely one man.
@cheezheadz3928
The lyrics and guitar are beautiful, but that guitar singing at 2:25-2:40.....!! Glad I found you in some random Indie mix on YT. ❤
@BenRobinson01
Beautiful work man, sounds and looks great
@thomasfemer8551
Sounds really great man! Do you have the guitar tab for this song?
@LucasLaufen
No real tab written out! It's based in standard tuning with capo 5th fret. All revolving around C, G, F and Am. Hope you can figure it out :)
@schubidubiduuuu
That’s awesome music! What guitar is that?
@LucasLaufen
Thanks! It’s a 1944 Martin 00-18 ☺️