Off My Feet / Westside Rider Anthem
Matt Martians Lyrics
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Where to roam
Now that you're gone
Now that you're gone
She is my Westside Lover
Don't really want no other
To take me off of my feet
No other questions for her
To really show I love her
I give her all of me
(I give her all of me)
Can you hold me down through these trying times?
I look to you to really rest my soul
(Take me off my feet)
Can you hold me down through these trying times?
I look to you to really rest my soul
(Give her all of me)
She is my Westside Lover
Don't really want no other
To take me off of my feet
(Take me off my feet)
No other questions for her
To really show I love her
I give her all of me
(I give her all of me)
Can you hold me down through these trying times?
I look to you to really rest my soul
Can you hold me down
Through these trying times?
I look to you to really rest my soul
Tell me what it takes to talk to you
Don't know why I can't get comfortable
When I touch your hand, a miracle
Anything goes, it's up to you
Tell me what it takes to talk to you
Don't know why I can't get comfortable
When I touch your hand, a miracle
Anything goes, it's up to you
I think I left my keys inside, one second
Passed out I don't wanna wake up
Passenger seat, she don't wanna wake up
This is the Westside Rider Anthem
Somehow you don't know
Fasten your seatbelt
Going on a ride to another land
Going on a ride to another land
I thought we would make up
But you had other plans
Just take all of your soul and let it go
To another land
I thought we would make up
But you had other plans
This is the Westside Rider Anthem
Somehow you don't know
Fasten your seatbelt
Going on a ride to another land
In this song, Matt Martians reflects on a lost love and the void it has left in his life. He muses on where to go now that his lover is gone and seeks comfort in the arms of his new love interest who he affectionately calls his "Westside Lover." He expresses his dedication and loyalty to her, stating he doesn't want anyone else but her and that he is willing to give all of himself to her. Martians also expresses his vulnerability and need for emotional support during difficult times, as he looks to his Westside Lover to hold him down and rest his soul. This vulnerability is juxtaposed by his bravado as he proclaims the Westside Rider Anthem and invites his listeners to ride with him to another land.
Throughout the song, Martians employs a languid, dream-like flow that floats atop the smooth, soulful backdrop. The instrumentation is simple yet effective, driven by a hypnotic guitar riff and a mellow bassline. His lyrics are simple but evocative and imbued with a sense of longing and nostalgia. The chorus, where he repeats "She is my Westside Lover" multiple times, serves as both an affirmation of his love for his current partner and a lament for his lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh
Expressing emotional excitement or approval
Where to roam
Where should I go now that you are gone?
Now that you're gone
Addressing the emptiness left by someone's departure
She is my Westside Lover
Referring to a woman that he loves and is loyal to
Don't really want no other
Not interested in anyone else but her
To take me off of my feet
To completely fall in love with someone
(Take me off my feet)
Repeats the desire to fall in love completely
No other questions for her
Trusting her completely without any doubts or questions
To really show I love her
Expressing sincere and deep affection for her
I give her all of me
Being fully committed to her and giving her everything he has
(I give her all of me)
Repeats the idea of being fully committed to her
Can you hold me down through these trying times?
Asking for emotional support during difficult times
I look to you to really rest my soul
Finding comfort and peace in being with her
Tell me what it takes to talk to you
Asking for guidance on how to communicate with her effectively
Don't know why I can't get comfortable
Expressing uneasiness and nervousness around her
When I touch your hand, a miracle
Referring to the excitement and magical feeling of being physically close to her
Anything goes, it's up to you
Being open to do whatever she wants
I think I left my keys inside, one second
Interrupting the song with a personal matter
Passed out I don't wanna wake up
Feeling tired and not wanting to face reality
Passenger seat, she don't wanna wake up
His lover being unconscious in the passenger seat
This is the Westside Rider Anthem
Proudly announcing the title and purpose of the song
Somehow you don't know
Addressing the fact that some people may not know about the Westside Rider Anthem
Fasten your seatbelt
Making sure that the listener is safe before embarking on a journey
Going on a ride to another land
Inviting the listener to join him on a new journey
I thought we would make up
Hoping to reconcile with someone
But you had other plans
Realizing that the other person has different intentions
Just take all of your soul and let it go
Suggesting that the person should let go of their negative feelings and move on
Writer(s): Rose Wilson, Patrick Paige, Matthew Martin, Chris Smith
Contributed by Levi C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.