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1) Northside is a band from th… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with this name:

1) Northside is a band from the suburbs of Blackley and Moston in North Manchester, England. Founded in 1989 by Warren "Dermo" Dermody (vocals/lyrics) and Cliff Ogier (bass), the band released their debut and only album, "Chicken Rhythms," on Factory Records in 1991. Northside was part of the 1990s Madchester/baggy/indie-rave scene. Michael Upton (guitar) and Paul Walsh (drums) later joined the band, replacing Timmy Walsh, who played guitar in their first single, "Shall We Take A Trip." The single was banned by the BBC for its references to drugs, but it broke into the UK Singles Chart Top 50 despite the lack of airplay.

Northside's next single, "My Rising Star," was released in October 1990 and reached No. 32 on the chart. "Chicken Rhythms" peaked at No. 19 in June 1991, produced by Ian Broudie. In 1991, the band scored a minor hit in the United States when their single "Take 5" reached No. 5 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. The band split up after their label Factory Records declared bankruptcy in 1992, despite having recorded a second album.

In 2003, Dermo and Ogier formed Silent Partners, while Walsh played with Manchester rock band Sons of the Stage. In 2006, Northside played gigs in Leeds and Manchester, and the album "Chicken Rhythms" was re-issued on LTM Recordings. Dermo formed V Thirteen in March 2011. In 2014, Northside reunited with all four original members and toured England. In 2017, Dermo released his debut single "Vultures" on Eromeda Records and recorded his debut solo album set for a 2018 release.

2) Northside, a trap artist from Costa Rica.

Take 5
Northside Lyrics

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It'll blow ya mind, do it every time
It'll blow ya mind, do it every time
It'll make ya pay, it'll make ya say
I'm gonna make ya pay
I'm gonna make ya say
'Cause

You blown it, I know it

You blown it, I know it
You blown it, I know it

Never gonna guess what time it is
Never gonna guess what time it is
Take five
Take five

It's time to be real
and say what you feel
What's the image?
In your passing image

It'll blow your mind, do it

Overall Meaning

every time - The opening lines of the song 'Take 5' by Northside seem to be a warning to the listeners of the impact of the upcoming lyrics. The repetition of the line seems to reinforce the idea that the words to come will shake us to our core. The phrase 'blow your mind' has been used in countless ways, but in this context, it could be interpreted as an expression of the profound effect that the following lyrics will have on the listeners.

The subsequent verses enumerate the power dynamics between two individuals. The lyrics 'It'll make ya pay, it'll make ya say / I'm gonna make ya pay' seem to suggest that one person may have wronged the other, and now the other is seeking revenge. The repetition of 'You blown it, I know it' further emphasizes that the wronged person is acutely aware of the situation and the other person's culpability. The verses become even more potent when set to a backdrop of a hypnotic beat, which adds to the overall ominousness of the song.

Northside then switches gears for a brief moment when they sing 'It's time to be real / and say what you feel / What's the image? / In your passing image.' This section calls for introspection from the listeners, asking them to move beyond their carefully curated image and be honest with themselves. The song seems to end as mysteriously as it began with 'Take five / Take five,' leaving the listener to interpret the significance of these lines.

Line by Line Meaning

It'll blow ya mind, do it every time
This thing is going to amaze you every single time.

It'll make ya pay, it'll make ya say
You're going to regret it and you'll have to admit it.

I'm gonna make ya pay
I am going to make you suffer the consequences.

I'm gonna make ya say
I am going to make you confess your mistakes.

You blown it, I know it
You messed up and I am fully aware of it.

Never gonna guess what time it is
You have no clue what's coming next.

Take five
Take a break and prepare yourself for what's coming.

It's time to be real
It's time to stop pretending and be honest.

and say what you feel
Express your true emotions.

What's the image?
What's the impression you're trying to give?

In your passing image
As you try to present yourself to others.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Warren Dermody, Clifford Orgier, Paul Walsh, Timothy Jarrow Walsh

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