Famed for a calm, affable demeanor that belies his imposing size, ZeaLouS1 is more than our titular King of the Boss Fights; he is a friend to all nerds, a self-styled defender of the weak. While many in Nerdcore espouse the superhero mindset, ZeaLouS truly takes it to heart.
He is, at once, a nerd’s nerd and a musician’s musician. He throws himself wholeheartedly into everything he does, and what he does best is take the listener by the hand and lead him from the busy San Diego streets to the burning wastes of Azeroth and back again.
And there’s nothing he’d like more than for you to join him.
Like most of you, when I hear a nerdcore hip-hop track I am looking for geeky references; I’m looking for that sci-fi namedrop or that clever allusion to Mario Kart or the recitation everyone’s favorite irrational number. But being a nerd is more than knowing the terminology. There is the ever-important concept of “walking the walk.”
There is conducting yourself in a nerdy manner, certainly, and there is doing nerdy things; these are all perfectly acceptable forms of embracing one’s dork side. But lest we forget the long, hard walk of living the nerd life.
YTCracker famously espoused that nerd life was his career, and, while it may not yet be paying the bills for Beau Fa'asamala, nerd life is his passion. It is his focus. His muse.
In a world that tells us that nerds are mousy, ill-tempered, unsociable malcontents, ZeaLouS1 stands out at as powerful, equable, and friendly.
In a world that tells us that music is a commodity, focused more on affluence than content and more on marketability than craftsmanship, ZeaLouS1 simply endures, making the music that he loves for the enjoyment of those with a similar slant.
To put it more plainly: in a world of insincere pitchmen, ZeaLouS1 is a genuine artist.
Moreover, ZeaLouS1 reminds us, through his dedication to excellence and his focus on personal musical growth, that the power of the nerd paradigm is its unending willingness to adapt.
by your side
Zealous1 Lyrics
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I will stay ever by your side
Here I am, I'm not leaving you
I will stay ever by your side
Every time I fell from grace
You would get me up when I see your face
Didn′t say much, I would just appear
Then away on our ways we went
Couple years gone and a few notes sent
I got caught in a bad heart breaker
You came back and was my care taker
This occurred like a time or two
So much to say, a whole lot to do
I would come for you shortly after
You'd refuse for it's not our chapter
A few years of my life, like a glove
Fit to the tip, I thought I knew love
Crushed in the end, even lost a friend
And then you came back and picked up my chin
Here I am, I′m not leaving you
I will stay ever by your side
Here I am, I′m not leaving you
I will stay ever by your side
I was there day one back then
No matter what you came along were my friend
Until the end nothing will change that
A little riled up but we always came back
It's a really complex situation
Hard to describe in a conversation
Part of the bullshit, you leave relation
When I′m over here you're across the nation
It′s okay one day we will know
Serendipity, or all for a show
Prayed every night for god to show me
The one I'd wake up every day to see
I hope one day you′ll be proud of me
Like I'm proud of you, but too soon to see
I know we'll butt heads, but we′ll turn the tide
I won′t walk away, ever by your side
Here I am, I'm not leaving you
I will stay ever by your side
Here I am, I′m not leaving you
(All the year's that we′ve been dreaming)
(All the year's that we′ve been scheming)
(I'll be by your side forever)
(I'll be by your side forever)
I will stay ever by your side
(All the year′s that we′ve been dreaming)
(All the year's that we′ve been scheming)
(I'll be by your side forever)
(I′ll be by your side forever)
Here I am, I'm not leaving you
I will stay ever by your side
Here I am, I′m not leaving you
(All the year's that we've been dreaming)
(All the year′s that we′ve been scheming)
(I'll be by your side forever)
(I′ll be by your side forever)
I will stay ever by your side
(All the year's that we′ve been dreaming)
(All the year's that we′ve been scheming)
(I'll be by your side forever)
(I'll be by your side forever)
The lyrics of "By Your Side" by Zealous1 are about a deep friendship or perhaps a romantic relationship. The singer speaks of being there for the other person, supporting them through difficult times and being a reliable source of comfort. The phrase "Here I am, I'm not leaving you" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the loyalty and devotion the singer feels towards the other person.
The song begins with the singer acknowledging that they have fallen from grace before but that the other person has always been there to lift them up. The singer describes feeling safe and protected in the other person's arms. They have gone their separate ways for a while, but the other person comes back when the singer is going through a bad heartbreak. This pattern has repeated itself over time, with the other person always being a source of comfort during difficult times.
The lyrics also touch on the complexity of their relationship, with the singer acknowledging that it's "hard to describe in a conversation" and that they sometimes butt heads. Despite this, the singer is committed to staying by the other person's side and helping them through any challenges they may face.
Overall, the lyrics of "By Your Side" convey a deep sense of loyalty and devotion towards a close friend or romantic partner. They speak of being a reliable source of support during difficult times and remaining committed to the relationship no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am, I'm not leaving you
I will not abandon you, I am committed to staying by your side
I will stay ever by your side
I will always be present and available to support and care for you
Every time I fell from grace
Whenever I made a mistake or failed, stumbled or faltered
You would get me up when I see your face
Your presence inspired and motivated me to get back up and try again
Didn't say much, I would just appear
I didn't need to say anything, I would simply show up
Wrap me up in your arms and I had no fear
Your embrace gave me comfort and made me feel safe and protected
Then away on our ways we went
We went our separate ways and pursued our own paths in life
Couple years gone and a few notes sent
After some time had passed, we exchanged a few messages or letters
I got caught in a bad heart breaker
I experienced a painful breakup or heartbreak that was difficult to recover from
You came back and was my care taker
You returned and took care of me, providing comfort and support during a difficult time
This occurred like a time or two
This happened a few times in our history together
So much to say, a whole lot to do
There was always so much to talk about and so much to accomplish
I would come for you shortly after
I would always be there for you soon after you needed me
You'd refuse for it's not our chapter
You would reject my offer or invitation because it was not the right time or situation for us
A few years of my life, like a glove
A significant period of my life felt like a perfect fit, comfortable and familiar
Fit to the tip, I thought I knew love
I believed I had a deep understanding of what love was
Crushed in the end, even lost a friend
I was devastated and heartbroken, and even lost a close friend
And then you came back and picked up my chin
You returned and lifted my spirits, helping me to face the future with hope and strength
I was there day one back then
I supported you from the beginning, long ago
No matter what you came along were my friend
Despite any difficulties or challenges, you remained my loyal and dependable friend
Until the end nothing will change that
Our friendship will endure and remain unchanged, no matter what happens in the future
A little riled up but we always came back
Even when we argued or disagreed, we always found a way to reconcile and remain close
It's a really complex situation
Our relationship is difficult to understand and explain
Hard to describe in a conversation
It is challenging to put into words or talk about with others
Part of the bullshit, you leave relation
We have experienced difficult or unpleasant situations that have tested our relationship at times
When I'm over here you're across the nation
We are physically far apart from each other much of the time
It's okay one day we will know
We don't fully understand or see clearly what the future holds for us
Serendipity, or all for a show
Perhaps fate or coincidence will bring us together in the future, or maybe it's all just a meaningless show
Prayed every night for god to show me
I asked for guidance and help from a higher power to reveal my true love
The one I'd wake up every day to see
The special person I could spend the rest of my life waking up next to every morning
I hope one day you'll be proud of me
I aspire to earn your respect and admiration in the future
Like I'm proud of you, but too soon to see
Just as I respect and admire you, I hope you will feel the same way about me someday, but it may not happen for a while
I know we'll butt heads, but we'll turn the tide
We will have disagreements and conflicts in the future, but we will overcome them and find a way to move forward together
I won't walk away, ever by your side
I will not give up on our relationship or abandon you, and will always be there to support and care for you
(All the year's that we've been dreaming)
Thinking about the many years we have spent imagining and hoping for the future
(All the year's that we've been scheming)
Reflecting on all the time we have spent planning and strategizing for what lies ahead
(I'll be by your side forever)
I will always be present and available to support and care for you, no matter what
(I'll be by your side forever)
I will always be present and available to support and care for you, no matter what
Contributed by Sophia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.