on the side
Unrequited Echoes: An Emotional Journey in 'On the Side' by Annasophia
Lyrics
Their a million miles away
The person the lyrics refer to feels emotionally distant, as if they are a million miles away.
I'm only two feet from your face
Despite physical proximity, there's a sense of emotional separation, being only two feet away from the other person.
I know that you'll never choose me
The realization that the person singing will not be chosen or selected by the other.
They can speak a different language
Highlighting differences in communication or understanding between the two individuals.
I can only make sad playlists
The speaker can only create playlists with sad themes, suggesting a melancholic state of mind.
How could I dare to compete?
Expressing the feeling of inadequacy or inability to compete for the other person's attention.
I'm just a guy
The speaker identifies as just a regular person, a guy.
On the side
Reiteration of being a guy 'on the side,' implying a secondary or less significant role.
I'm just a guy
-On the side
The speaker started writing poetry in the hope of being noticed by the person they admire.
Started writing poetry
-Hoping you would notice me
Expressing the desire for attention and recognition, with the hope that more effort will lead to being noticed.
Hoping if I said enough
-There'd finally be enough to see
-Doesn't matter how I think
Acknowledging that personal thoughts and feelings might not matter to the person overseas.
I'm not the one who's overseas
-Thousand grand for just a week
Contrasting material wealth with the speaker's offer of emotional commitment.
But I could give you everything
-Rip the heart right out of me
Metaphorically offering the heart to the other person, willing to sacrifice for their happiness.
And serve it on a platter
-You don't even need to flatter me
Acceptance of being a second choice, recognizing one's position in the relationship hierarchy.
Second-choice, the ladder
-But I'm fine if you're fine with being content
Expressing contentment with the current situation if the other person is content.
I'm just a guy
Repetition of being a guy 'on the side' to emphasize the secondary role.
On the side
-I'm just a guy
-On the side
-I'm just a guy
-On the side
-I'm just a guy
-On the side
-Pick you up at six o'clock
Describing a small romantic gesture of picking someone up and hoping for reciprocity.
Throwing little tiny rocks
-Hoping that you open the glass pane
-And don't say I forgot
-Sour just like lemonade
Using contrasting imagery to describe the person's demeanor, from sour to sweet, and recognizing inner turmoil.
Sweet enough to make my day
-You're awfully quiet
-There's a riot
-Going on inside your brain
Acknowledging a disturbance or conflict within the other person's mind.
What is it you're trying to hide?
Asking the other person to share their feelings, expressing a desire for honesty despite potential discomfort.
Tell me all your pretty lies skin is hot
-My tongue's in knots
-Well we could go out for a ride
Suggesting a casual outing to spend time together, with the hope of fostering a deeper connection.
Listen to a summer song
-Hoping you might fall in love
-Fall with me
Expressing a wish for the other person to fall in love and recognize the speaker as the perfect match.
I hope with ease
-And realize I'm the perfect one
-I'm just a guy
Repetition of being a guy 'on the side,' reinforcing the theme of a secondary role in the relationship.
On the side
-I'm just a guy
-On the side
-I'm just a guy
-On the side
-I'm just a guy
-On the side
Final repetition of being a guy 'on the side,' closing the lyrics with the same theme.
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