Sideways
Saga Lyrics


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Information's fed
Liberties are taken
Words will be misread
And sometimes truth forsaken

I'll keep looking at it sideways
With a grain of salt
Black and white days
That way I'll know that I will grow

I'll keep looking at it sideways
As I climb inside the
Black and white cage
It's outrage, I know but I will grow

There behind closed doors
And bright white picket fences
Reason takes the floor
And stimulates the senses

I'll keep looking at it sideways
With a grain of salt
Black and white days
That way I'll know that I will grow

I'll keep looking at it sideways
As I climb inside the
Black and white cage
It's outrage, I know but I will grow

Information's fed
And liberties are taken

I'll keep looking at it sideways
With a grain of salt
Black and white days
That way I'll know that I will grow

I'll keep looking at it sideways
As I climb inside the




Black and white cage
It's outrage, I know but I will grow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Saga's song Sideways depict a person's struggle to make sense of the world in the midst of misinformation and conflicting narratives. The songwriter highlights the problem of unreliable information being fed to people, resulting in misunderstanding and misinterpretation. The liberties taken with words make it difficult to determine what is true and what is not, and the truth is sometimes forsaken altogether. Despite this, the songwriter resolves to keep looking at the world sideways - with a grain of salt - in order to grow and develop.


The image of looking at the world sideways suggests an approach of skepticism and critical thinking, as opposed to accepting things at face value. By subjecting everything to scrutiny, the person can gain a clearer understanding of the world and navigate the "black and white" days that obscure the truth. The final line acknowledging that the process is "outrage" suggests that it is not an easy path, but one that will lead to personal growth.


Overall, the lyrics of Sideways convey a message of the importance of critical thinking, questioning, and careful consideration in the face of unreliable information and competing narratives.


Line by Line Meaning

Information's fed
Information is constantly being presented to us.


Liberties are taken
People take liberties with the information presented to them, often skewing it to fit their own beliefs.


Words will be misread
Misinterpretation often occurs when we read or hear information.


And sometimes truth forsaken
People may ignore the truth in order to support their own beliefs.


I'll keep looking at it sideways
I will approach the information with skepticism and not take it at face value.


With a grain of salt
I will take the information with some skepticism and not believe it completely.


Black and white days
A time when things were simpler and less complex.


That way I'll know that I will grow
By being skeptical and questioning the information presented, I will learn more and expand my knowledge.


As I climb inside the
As I immerse myself in the world of information,


Black and white cage
The world of information that is often presented in a binary or polarized way, without nuance or complexity.


It's outrage, I know but I will grow
Even though the binary and polarized presentation of information may be frustrating or infuriating, I will continue to question and learn from it.


There behind closed doors
Information is often kept hidden or inaccessible.


And bright white picket fences
The image of a perfect and innocent façade that hides the reality behind it.


Reason takes the floor
Rational thinking and questioning can help to cut through the false narratives and misinformation.


And stimulates the senses
By engaging in rigorous and critical thinking, one can develop a deeper understanding of the world and its complexities.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN CRICHTON, JAMES CRICHTON, JAMES GILMOUR, MICHAEL SADLER

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