Fender was a teenager when he began performing in pubs throughout North Shields, England. He was spotted in a pub by Ben Howard's manager, Owain Davies, who then got him to support for Willy Mason.
Fender has gone on to release 2 studio albums (Hypersonic Missiles, 2019) (Seventeen Going Under, 2021) and play on the main stages of Festivals such as Reading & Leeds, TRSNMT and Glastonbury.
All Is On My Side
Sam Fender Lyrics
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In a club you despise but you go where all your friends are
And question whether any of this still real
At a spinning wheel and it's sitting in the back of your head
Oh, the night is almost over
Take me back to your bed
All is on my side when you're on my side
Take me back to your bed
Take me back to your bed
Some drink for fun, some drink to never remember
Hope you're not the latter 'cause we all know someone that is
And wonder why we do the same things in the same town
When there's no one to be found, got to know where you can get it
Oh, the night is almost over
Take me back to your bed
All is on my side when you're on my side
And the time is getting closer
Take me back to your bed
Take me back to your bed
Take me back to your bed
Take me back to your bed
Oh, the time is now for me and you
Oh, the time is now for me and you
And all the lights are out for me and you
Oh, when you told me
When you told me
"All Is On My Side" by Sam Fender is a melancholic tale of a night out with friends and the internal struggle that accompanies it. The song begins by setting the scene of being in a club that the singer despises, but is attending anyway because of his friends. He questions the authenticity of the night and whether it is still real to him. The line "the dirty haze of drinks with cannibal eyes" speaks to the loss of control during a night out, where individuals may become animalistic in their behaviors. The spinning wheel at the back of the singer's head symbolizes the nagging thought in his mind that he can't shake off.
As the night comes to a close, the singer seeks refuge and comfort in the arms of his lover. He sings "all is on my side when you're on my side," suggesting that being with his partner neutralizes the inner conflict he is experiencing. He desperately wants to return to his lover's bed, indicating that he doesn't want to face the reality of the night's events.
The second verse speaks of the reasons why people drink and how it can affect them differently. The line "hope you're not the latter 'cause we all know someone that is" implies that excessive drinking can lead to blackout moments, and the singer doesn't want to end up like them. The song ends with a plea to the lover to take him back to their bed, to escape the reality of the night and find comfort in each other.
Overall, "All Is On My Side" is a relatable song that touches on the internal struggles of a night out with friends and the need for human connection and support to overcome it.
Line by Line Meaning
The dirty haze of drinks with cannibal eyes
The intoxicating effect of drinks makes you feel like you're surrounded by predatory people.
In a club you despise but you go where all your friends are
You may hate the club, but you still go because you don't want to be out of loop with your friends.
And question whether any of this still real
You begin to doubt and question the reality of the situation.
At a spinning wheel and it's sitting in the back of your head
Your thoughts about the situation spin around in your head.
Oh, the night is almost over
The night is coming to an end.
Take me back to your bed
The singer wants to go home with their partner.
All is on my side when you're on my side
When the singer has their partner on their side, everything feels perfect.
And the time is getting closer
Time is running out.
Some drink for fun, some drink to never remember
Some people drink for enjoyment, while others drink to forget.
Hope you're not the latter 'cause we all know someone that is
The artist hopes their partner doesn't drink to forget like some other people they know.
And wonder why we do the same things in the same town
The singer questions why they and their partner repeat the same things in the same place.
When there's no one to be found, got to know where you can get it
When you can't find anyone else, you have to settle for what you can get.
Oh, the time is now for me and you
It's time for the singer and their partner to act on their desires.
And all the lights are out for me and you
It feels like it's just the two of them against the world.
Oh, when you told me
The singer is recalling something their partner said to them.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sam Fender
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LYRICS:
The dirty haze of drinks with cannibal eyes
In a club you despise but you go where all your friends are
And question whether any of this still real
At a spinning wheel and it's sitting in the back of your head
Oh, the night is almost over
Take me back to your bed
All is on my side when you're on my side
And the time is getting closer
Take me back to your bed
Take me back to your bed
Some drink for fun, some drink to never remember
Hope you're not the latter 'cause we all know someone that is
And wonder why we do the same things in the same town
When there's no one to be found, got to know where you can get it
Oh, the night is almost over
Take me back to your bed
All is on my side when you're on my side
And the time is getting closer
Take me back to your bed
Take me back to your bed
Take me back to your bed
Take me back to your bed
Oh, the time is now for me and you
Oh, the time is now for me and you
And all the lights are out for me and you
Oh, when you told me
When you told me
@lougaskill1918
Iconic song, anyone who’s seen him live will agree we’ve been waiting so long to be able to stream this.
@chrislovett5999
LC G I’m watching him on Saturday and I honestly can’t wait. 😱
@duncanmiles6650
chris Lovett seen him on Sunday and it was the best gig of me life. Have fun!
@duncanmiles6650
LC G makes you proud to be a geordie
@lougaskill1918
duncan miles Doesn’t it just. Ya can see how happy he looked the whole time we were chanting. Absolute legend
@emmahall2167
He's one of our own! Loved that at Newcastle but the singing to leave fast on Sunday just wowed me totally gotta love him ain't ya lol
@benpalfrey6580
The sign of a great artist in my mind is to release a great debut album but then continue to release music alongside it. Best example of this is Oasis the Masterplan album. Sam Fender could easily hold music back for second album but he’s putting it out there for the fans now. Take a bow, Mr Fender!
@hazabaza9
The Masterplan came out in 1998 though, 4 years after their debut. Although they did release a lot of physical singles with good B Sides which people don't do much now
@James-ki2tg
THIS COMMENT AGED....TREMENDOUSLY
@samwalker7787
Change the lyrics to “take me back in your sled” and you’ve got the Christmas number 1 easy.