1) Somersault is the singer Gudrun Allwang.

2) Somersault is a Manch… Read Full Bio ↴1) Somersault is the singer Gudrun Allwang.

2) Somersault is a Manchester/London duo.

3) Somersault was a band March 2008 to May 2009. It was a very enjoyable time.
"A Walk On Rainbow Road" was released in 2008.

4) Somersault is a Dutch project from Utrecht. It combines classical strings with electronics. The first EP, 'Somersault', was released in 2018. 'Hypersomnia' was released in 2021.

By Your Side
Somersault Lyrics

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Rain is crawling down your skin- while drowning in the sea
Your helping cry was a lullabye - heard the echoes in the tree
Take a breath of dignity - the fallen will grow strong
Coming home where you belong - where you belong

Be with me
And you will see

Refrain:
If you are awakening tonight
I promise I´ll be there for you - by your side

Lost and found in the underground - always on the run
Lonely moles diggin deeper holes - fleeing from the sun

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics to Somersault's song By Your Side depict a scene of intense emotional turbulence. Rain is crawling down the skin of the singer who is drowning in the sea, and yet, they are still crying out for help but this cry is being likened to a lullaby in the stillness of the surrounding echoes. It is at this point that the singer must draw on every last ounce of strength and dignity to rise above their circumstances and move forward, reassuring themselves that "the fallen will grow strong". It is only by taking these positive steps that they are able to return home, where they truly belong.

The refrain of the song sends a powerful message of reassurance to the listener. It promises that whoever is experiencing this sense of awakening tonight, the singer will be there for them through the good times and the bad, and they will never have to face their struggles alone. Finally, the haunting image of lonely moles digging deeper holes, fleeing from the sun, is one of profound sadness and isolation. It becomes an analogy for anyone feeling lost or abandoned in their lives, urging them to seek out the light and to find someone to walk alongside them through the darkness.

Line by Line Meaning

Rain is crawling down your skin- while drowning in the sea
The rain falls heavily on your skin while you feel like you're drowning in the sea

Your helping cry was a lullabye - heard the echoes in the tree
Your plea for help was like a soothing song that echoed in the tree

Take a breath of dignity - the fallen will grow strong
Take a moment to compose yourself, even when you feel defeated, because you will ultimately become stronger

Coming home where you belong - where you belong
Return to the place where you feel safe and belong

Be with me
Stay with me

And you will see
You will realize

If you are awakening tonight
If you are feeling awakened or enlightened in the night

I promise I´ll be there for you - by your side
I promise to support and stay with you through it all, by your side

Lost and found in the underground - always on the run
Feeling lost and then found in the underground, always on the move

Lonely moles diggin deeper holes - fleeing from the sun
Like lonely moles, you keep digging deeper into your hole, trying to escape from the light and reality

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