Beside
NO SWOON Lyrics
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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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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