As is the case with any ambitious set of individuals with aspirations beyond their hometown, as they grew, Scattered Trees spent more and more time apart until it seemed the norm. Just when it appeared life had separated them for good, tragedy struck, a death, and Scattered Trees came back together, recording an album emblazed with the sincerity and beauty that only the most terrible of times can yield.
On Your Side
Scattered Trees Lyrics
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and everybody's on your side
'Cause you put it all together
oh just in time.
And I'm so wrong
But everybody's wrong sometimes
So I play a little louder
to not hear you cry
that things are goin'
to have to change.
It cannot stay the same
I'll hold you tight
and tell you that it'll all be fine
And that even when it won't
We'll still be alright
And we both know
that things are goin'
to have to change
it cannot stay the same
The lyrics of Scattered Trees' On Your Side communicate the idea that the singer is aware that they are in the wrong and that everything is going to have to change between them and their partner. Despite this knowledge, the singer also recognizes that their partner has the support of others due to their ability to keep everything together, while they lack the same support. The singer tries to drown out their partner's tears by playing louder, indicating that they maybe use music as a coping mechanism. However, they also reassure their partner that they will be there for them, even when things aren't fine because they love them.
The chorus mainly emphasizes the idea that both know that a change is going to come but the singer is reassuring their partner that they will always be on their side. Overall, the lyrics are a reflection of a relationship that is struggling but the singer is trying to communicate that they will stay and try to make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
You're so right,
You seem to be correct about something.
and everybody's on your side
Everyone agrees with you or supports you in your opinion or decision.
'Cause you put it all together
You figured out or solved a problem or situation with success.
oh just in time.
You did it just in the nick of time, just before it would have been too late.
And I'm so wrong
I seem to be incorrect or misguided about something.
But everybody's wrong sometimes
Everybody makes mistakes or errors in judgement at some point.
So I play a little louder
I increase the volume of my music or something else to distract myself from your sadness or disagreement.
to not hear you cry
I don't want to hear or acknowledge your emotional distress or disagreement.
And we both know
We are both aware or conscious of the situation.
that things are goin' to have to change.
The situation or circumstance will require change or improvement.
It cannot stay the same
The current state or status quo is not sustainable or acceptable.
I'll hold you tight
I will embrace you with affection or comfort.
and tell you that it'll all be fine
I will speak reassuringly or optimistically to comfort or calm you.
And that even when it won't
I acknowledge that there may be times when things will not be fine or go as planned.
We'll still be alright
We will still manage or persevere even in adverse or challenging circumstances.
And we both know
We are both aware or conscious of the situation.
that things are goin' to have to change
The situation or circumstance will require change or improvement.
it cannot stay the same
The current state or status quo is not sustainable or acceptable.
Contributed by Carson L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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