Sideways
Santana; Chad Kroeger Lyrics

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You know it ain't easy
For these thoughts here to leave me
There are no words to describe it
In French or in English
'Cause diamonds they fade
And flowers they bloom
And I'm telling you

That these feelings won't go away
They've been knockin' me sideways
They've been knockin' me out lately
Whenever you come around me
These feelings won't go away
They've been knockin' me sideways
I keep thinking in a moment that
Time will take them away
But these feelings won't go away
These feelings won't go away

It ain't easy
For these thoughts here to leave me
There are no words to describe it
In French or in English
'Cause diamonds they fade
And flowers they bloom
And I'm telling you

That these feelings won't go away
They've been knockin' me sideways
They've been knockin' me out lately
Whenever you come around me
These feelings won't go away
They've been knockin' me sideways
I keep thinking in a moment that
Time will take them away
But these feelings won't go away

They've been knockin' me sideways
I keep thinking in a moment that
Time will take them away
These feelings won't go away
These feelings won't go away

'Cause diamonds they fade
And flowers they bloom
And I'm telling you
And diamonds they fade
Flowers they bloom
And I'm telling you

These feelings won't go away
They've been knockin' me sideways
They've been knockin' me out lately
Whenever you come around me
These feelings won't go away
They've been knockin' me sideways
I keep thinking in a moment that

Time will take them away
But these feelings won't go away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chad Kroeger's song "Sideways" are a testament to the inner struggle that the singer is going through as he grapples with his feelings. The song is about the difficulty of letting go of intense feelings towards someone, even when you know it's time to move on. Kroeger references the transience of beauty, comparing it to diamonds and flowers, but he's unable to shake the emotional turmoil that this person continues to stir up in him.

The lyrics also seem to show a sense of frustration towards the situation. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the point that the feelings won't go away, no matter how hard he tries to shake them off. Kroeger expresses a sense of confusion, as if he can't comprehend why he's still holding on to these feelings, even though he knows it's time to let go.

It's clear that the singer is struggling with the complexity of these emotions, and ultimately, the lyrics are a touching reminder that sometimes, even when we know it's time to move on, the heart can be a stubborn thing.

Line by Line Meaning

You know it ain't easy
It's difficult for me to let go of these thoughts

For these thoughts here to leave me
It's hard to stop thinking about you

There are no words to describe it
I can't find the right words to express how I feel

In French or in English
No matter what language I use

'Cause diamonds they fade
Even valuable things eventually lose their shine

And flowers they bloom
Beautiful things have a finite lifespan

And I'm telling you
I want you to know

That these feelings won't go away
My emotions are persistent

They've been knockin' me sideways
They've been affecting me greatly

They've been knockin' me out lately
They've been overwhelming me lately

Whenever you come around me
In your presence