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Side Effects
ZyniC Lyrics
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Make sure not to waste them on me
Suffer all alone
Hide the things you don't want me to see
Remember the tears falling like rain
All the old wounds are bleeding again
For you all these tears are only water
Almost 3AM
I'm crashing on memory lane
I can close my eyes
I'm sinking into your domain
Remember the tears falling like rain
All the old wounds are bleeding again
For you all these tears are only water
For me they are all that remains
For me they are all that remains
For me they are all that remains
Remember the tears falling like rain
All the old wounds are bleeding again
For you all these tears are only water
For me they are all that remains
Haven't slept in days
Silence is growing louder
Memory of your face
The lyrics of ZyniC's song "Side Effects" depict a sense of emotional pain and longing. The first verse starts with the lines "Take your nightmares home, make sure not to waste them on me, suffer all alone, hide the things you don't want me to see." This suggests that the singer is urging someone to deal with their own troubles and not burden them with their negative emotions. The singer acknowledges that there are aspects of this person's life that they are keeping hidden and wishes not to be exposed to them.
The chorus repeats the lines "Remember the tears falling like rain, all the old wounds are bleeding again. For you, all these tears are only water, for me, they are all that remains." Here, the singer reflects on past pain and suffering shared with this person. The tears symbolize emotional anguish and the reopening of old wounds, which may not hold the same significance for the other person but deeply affect the singer.
The lyrics then mention the time of "Almost 3AM," depicting a late hour of the night when thoughts and memories tend to surface more intensely. The line "I'm crashing on memory lane" suggests that the singer is reminiscing about their shared experiences and emotions with this person. By closing their eyes, they metaphorically dive into this person's realm, perhaps hoping to relive or recapture past moments.
The chorus repeats once more to emphasize the impact of the tears and wounds on the singer. The lyrics also express a sense of longing and attachment. The final lines, "Haven't slept in days, silence is growing louder, memory of your face," portray the singer's inability to find peace or solace. Their sleeplessness suggests a preoccupation with thoughts and emotions related to this person, while the growing silence points to the absence and distance between them. The memory of this person's face serves as a haunting reminder of the connection and the emotions that still linger.
Overall, the lyrics of "Side Effects" delve into the emotions of pain, longing, and the lasting impact of shared suffering on the singer. They vividly depict the struggle of enduring the side effects of a past connection and the memories associated with it.
Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.