Southside
Moby Lyrics


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See myself in the pouring home
See the light come over now
See myself in the pouring rain
I watch hope come over me

Here we are now going to the east side
I pick up my friends and we start to ride
Ride all night we ride all day
Some may come and some may stay

Here we are in the pouring home
I watch the light man fall the comb
I watch a light move across the screen
I watch the light come over me

Here we are now going to the west side
Weapons in hand as we go for a ride
Some may come and some may stay
Watching out for a sunny day where there's

Love and darkness and my sidearm
Hey, elan

Here we are now going to the north side
I look at my friends as they start to ride
Ride at night we ride all day
Looking out for a sunny day

Here we are now going to the south side
I pick up my friends and we hope we won't die
Ride at night, ride through heaven and hell





Come back and feel so well

Overall Meaning

"Moby – Southside" is a song that features a unique mix of electronic beats and punk-style lyrics written by Richard Hall, popularly known as Moby. The song is a reflection of Moby's distinctive musical style, combining disparate genres, and influences, including punk, pop, and electronic music. The song is about hope and perseverance and features lyrics that reflect the tension and energy of different parts of New York City.


The verse "See myself in the pouring home, see the light come over now, see myself in the pouring rain, I watch hope come over me" portrays the artist's optimistic view. The lyrics reflect a hope that comes over an individual in times of distraught, or despair, symbolized through rain or the pouring home. In contrast, the chorus of the song reflects the energy of New York City and its different neighborhoods, from the east to the west to the north to the south, indicating the dynamic life and diversity of the city.


In conclusion, "Southside" is a song of hope, energy, and perseverance. The lyrics paint a picture of different parts of New York City, the challenges its inhabitants face, and the hope for a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

See myself in the pouring home
I see my reflection in my surroundings


See the light come over now
I notice a change in my environment


See myself in the pouring rain
I watch myself in the midst of adversity


I watch hope come over me
I feel optimistic about the future


Here we are now going to the east side
We move towards a new area


I pick up my friends and we start to ride
I gather my companions to join me


Ride all night we ride all day
We journey endlessly


Some may come and some may stay
People may join or leave us along the way


Here we are in the pouring home
We are back to where we started


I watch the light man fall the comb
I observe a person performing a task


I watch a light move across the screen
I see a light illuminating a display


I watch the light come over me
I feel a positive change in my mood


Here we are now going to the west side
We move towards a new direction


Weapons in hand as we go for a ride
We prepare ourselves for any situation


Watching out for a sunny day where there's
We hope for a better future


Love and darkness and my sidearm
I am ready to face challenges


Hey, elan
An expression of confidence or excitement


Here we are now going to the north side
We venture to another area


I look at my friends as they start to ride
I observe my companions as they move forward


Looking out for a sunny day
We anticipate a brighter future


Here we are now going to the south side
We head towards a new destination


I pick up my friends and we hope we won't die
I gather my friends and we hope to make it through


Ride at night, ride through heaven and hell
We journey through all circumstances


Come back and feel so well
We return victorious and satisfied




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD MELVILLE HALL

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@jasonwallace6585

One of the tracks of a generation. Bedrock 13 in MATTER

@jordipous8484

Renaissance Desire - Dave Seaman

@tantabi2531

Still have this on vinyl used to play it out in my club gigs back in the day

@Bjaminny

This is such a great piece of electronic music. 3 words...... John. Digweed. Twilo. :)

@thomasantz6661

Still one of the greatest songs ever!

@c1h9o8b0i

Oh wow how time flies! How I wish it was 2000 all over again. Fantastic Remix! Was looking all over for it. Thanks a million!

@JurassicTrance

Infinitely better than the original

@andrejristic278

excellent remix by pete heller

@moviegirl5629

Love this version the best, always!

@chrisgti16v

Thanks for sharing in HD, takes me back this song... Hairs on the back of the neck job when I listened to that :)

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