Stephen Wrabel (known by his stage name Wrabel) was born January 7, 1989 an… Read Full Bio ↴Stephen Wrabel (known by his stage name Wrabel) was born January 7, 1989 and is an American singer, songwriter and musician based in Los Angeles, signed to Island Records. Wrabel was invited by Afrojack to perform a song live during his show. The track, featured Wrabel's vocals and piano playing titled "Ten Feet Tall" resulted in an international hit. The song was also premiered in the United States with the Bud Light commercial that aired during the 2014 Super Bowl XLVIII and was viewed by around 100 million viewers. This is Wrabel's first big charting hit. He will release his debut album on Island Records in 2014.

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Wrabel Lyrics

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Time is on our side then maybe we're missing the sound somehow
Waiting on a moment
But it never comes around
Walking on the sidewalk I got the concrete as made of glass
All we need to break through
But we're too afraid to crash!

Maybe we're going under,

Maybe we're both about to break
We're not going up
Not going down with sideways, sideways
Maybe your smile could save us
Maybe we're just few a tears away
We're not going up
Not going down with sideways, sideways sideways
We're not going up
Not going down with sideways, sideways sideways

We built this house frontline out of the things that we never say,
See the doors wide open, we stay another day
Let's stop moving sideways
I know it's hard but let's start again
Standing up for something could be worth it in the end!

Maybe we're going under,
Maybe we're both about to break,
We're not going up
Not going down with sideways, sideways
Maybe your smile could save us,
Maybe we're just few a tears away
We're not going up
Not going down with sideways, sideways sideways
We're not going up
Not going down with sideways, sideways sideways

We're not going up
Not going down with sideways, sideways sideways
We're not going up
Not going down with sideways, sideways sideways

Something is on our side then maybe we're missing the sound somehow
We're not going up
Not going down with sideways, sideways

We're not going up
Not going down with sideways, sideways sideways

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wrabel's song "Sideways" explore the theme of being stuck and the fear of taking risks that may lead to failure. The opening lines suggest that time may be on their side, but they are missing out on something important. They are waiting for a moment, but that moment never comes. The image of walking on a sidewalk made of glass symbolizes the fear of taking risks and the fear of failure, as they know that they have the potential to break through, but they are too afraid to crash.

The chorus repeats the phrase "maybe we're going under, maybe we're both about to break" which suggests that they are both feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about their future. The repetition of the phrase "not going up, not going down with sideways" suggests that they are stuck in a rut and need to break free to move forward. The second half of the chorus offers a glimmer of hope, as they suggest that maybe they are just a few tears or a smile away from saving themselves.

The final verse suggests that they have built a house on the foundation of things they never say, which could be interpreted as the things they are afraid to express to each other. The line "let's stop moving sideways, I know it's hard, but let's start again" suggests that they need to take action to break free from their stagnant situation. The song ends on an optimistic note, with the repetition of "we're not going up, not going down with sideways" implying that they have the power to change their situation and move forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Time is on our side then maybe we're missing the sound somehow
Although time is on our side, we might still not be able to grasp the moment and cherish it fully

Waiting on a moment
Hoping for the right moment to arrive but it never seems to come

But it never comes around
The right moment of opportunity that we wait for never actually shows up

Walking on the sidewalk I got the concrete as made of glass
The world around us appears fragile and breakable as we tread on it

All we need to break through
To achieve our dreams, we only need to overcome our fears and take a leap of faith

But we're too afraid to crash!
Despite our hopes and dreams, we are scared of failure and the possibility of getting hurt

Maybe we're going under,
We might not be able to overcome the obstacles that lie ahead

Maybe we're both about to break
The stress and pressure of our endeavors might cause us to crack

We're not going up
We are not progressing towards success

Not going down with sideways, sideways
Instead, we are stuck in the same position, moving neither forward nor backward

Maybe your smile could save us
The presence of someone we love and care for might be enough to give us hope and motivation

Maybe we're just few a tears away
Our inner thoughts and emotions might hold the key to overcoming our struggles and achieving success

We built this house frontline out of the things that we never say,
Unspoken words and emotions can cause a rift in our relationships and our lives

See the doors wide open, we stay another day
Despite the opportunity to move forward and create change, we remain stagnant and idle

Let's stop moving sideways
It is time to break out of our pattern and start moving towards progress

I know it's hard but let's start again
It might be challenging, but starting anew will bring us closer to success and happiness

Standing up for something could be worth it in the end!
Taking a stand and fighting for what we believe in might be what we need to break out of our pattern and achieve success

Something is on our side then maybe we're missing the sound somehow
Although there might be a force that supports us, we might still be oblivious to it

We're not going up
We are still stuck in our old ways

Not going down with sideways, sideways
We are not moving forward or backward, but rather standing still

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Joaquín Herrera

7y↑17

If time is on our side,
Then maybe we're missin' a sign somehow
Waitin' on a moment,
But it never comes around
Walkin' on the sidewalk like all the
Concrete is made of glass
All we need is a breakthrough,
But we're too afraid to crash

Maybe we're goin' under,
Maybe we're both about to break

We're not goin' up,
We're not goin' down,
We're sideways, we're sideways

Maybe a smile could save us,
Or maybe we're just a few tears away

We're not goin' up,
We're not goin' down,
We're sideways, we're sideways
We're sideways
We're not goin' up,
We're not goin' down,
We're sideways, we're sideways

Built this house on fault lines
Outta the things that we never say,
We see the doors wide open,
But we stay another day,
Lets stop movin' sideways,
I know it's hard, but let's start again.
Standin' up for something could be worth it in the end.

Maybe we're goin' under,
Maybe we're both about to break

We're not goin' up,
We're not goin' down,
We're sideways, we're sideways

Maybe a smile could save us,
Or maybe we're just a few tears away

We're not goin' up,
We're not goin' down,
We're sideways, we're sideways
We're sideways

We're not goin' up,
We're not goin' down,
We're sideways, we're sideways
We're sideways

We're not goin' up,
We're not goin' down,
We're sideways, we're sideways
We're sideways

If something's on our side,
Then maybe we're missin' a
Sign somehow

We're not goin' up,
We're not goin' down,
We're sideways, we're sideways
We're sideways

We're not goin' up,
We're not goin' down,
We're sideways, we're sideways
We're sideways

All comments from YouTube:

Melissa Cox

10y↑27

The first moment the voice started, my heart skipped a beat and I got chills. This is truly amazing and inspiring. It crept into my ears and snapped all sense. I went dumb 😆. It's nice to hear great music that's original and not the usual auto tune of today's foundation of music.

Toma Peter

preach!

Zach Elliott

10y↑34

So genuine and unique, why aren't you the next big thing yet?!

Lesley Rodriguez

10y↑6

Love the entire album, not just this song. Hope to see more from you, Wrabel. Your Sideways EP is just the beginning. I did find you through iTunes for free but when I saw the entire EP was available for purchase, I went for it and did not for a second regret it. Keep up the awesome work 👍👍