Beside
NO SWOON Lyrics


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Listen tonight
There's no shape in sight
The laughter nearby
Is growing in size

There's no other sound
Just laughter around
Hear it now, hear it now

Haven't caught a breath
There's no reason to wonder why

I see my
Self beside
Myself I
See inside

After I'm told
Will be more exposed
With nothing too old
And more hands to hold
There's no other sound
Just laughter around
Hear it now, hear it now

Haven't caught a breath
There's no reason to wonder why

I see my
Self beside
Myself I
See inside

Haven't caught a breath
There's no reason to wonder why

I see my
Self beside
Myself I
See inside
I see my
Self beside




Myself I
See inside

Overall Meaning

The song "Beside" by NO SWOON is a dreamy and atmospheric piece that invites listeners to contemplate the essence of their existence. The lyrics focus on the idea of self-reflection, and the uncertainty that comes with it. The song opens with the lines "Listen tonight, there's no shape in sight, the laughter nearby is growing in size," which creates an eerie and introspective atmosphere. The laughter in the background serves as a reminder that even in moments of reflection and doubt, life keeps moving forward.


The chorus, "I see my self beside myself, I see inside," implies a duality of sorts, an introspective look at oneself. However, the repetition of "haven't caught a breath, there's no reason to wonder why" suggests that there is no need to spend too much time ruminating on uncertainties. The lyrics are cryptic while simultaneously conveying a sense of acceptance for the unknown.


After the second chorus, the song shifts into a more optimistic mood with "After I'm told, will be more exposed with nothing too old, and more hands to hold." These lines suggest that with the passing of time, one may become more comfortable with themselves and those around them.


Line by Line Meaning

Listen tonight
Pay attention to this very moment


There's no shape in sight
There is no specific form to what is happening


The laughter nearby
The joyous sounds in the vicinity


Is growing in size
Seems to be increasing


There's no other sound
Only the sound of laughter


Just laughter around
It is the only thing to be heard


Hear it now, hear it now
Take a moment to appreciate it


Haven't caught a breath
The experience is overwhelming


There's no reason to wonder why
No need to search for an explanation or cause


I see my Self beside
I am in the present but also observing myself from outside


Myself I
I am the subject of this introspection


See inside
Looking deeper within myself


After I'm told
Once I am informed


Will be more exposed
I will reveal more of myself


With nothing too old
No secrets or past regrets to hold me back


And more hands to hold
Support and comfort from others




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Tasha Abbott, Zachary Nestel-Patt

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This is probably going to be my favorite song of all 2022.

No Swoon

Wow, thank you!

samantha Benavides

Love this song!!!

SN

You guys are fucking amazing! I will be buying this (hopefully on vinyl) the day it comes out.

No Swoon

Thank you!!

Jay Wexler

A beautiful sound, it hits somewhere different. A beautiful experience

Tiffany Abbott

I am loving this!

curdstar

Yay! Will play this on my show Friday. Will tag you 🙌

No Swoon

Thank you!

Paul Crary

This is FIRE

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