yes, we can make a difference
no, it's not enough to say you know my name
sure, it's not all you're good for
but still, it's what you're here for

if you want it
you can have it
if you want it
you can slide in next to me

if you need it
no need to leave it
you can see it
you can slide in next to me

yes, we can break the surface
and fall onto what's beneath us
sure, it's not all you're good for
but still it's what your paid for

if you want it
you can have it
if you want it
you can slide in next to me

if you need it
no need to leave it
you can see it
you can slide in next to me


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    no comments? shock and appallation! this song kicks ass! i saw them play this live when i went t the living end concert. it was awesome.

    Cassedyon September 20, 2006   Link
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    i saw these guys live aswell, living end convert too. they were fantastic, more better live than the cd (personal opinion). i think this song is about a relationship, the guy is saying 'you and i will be something special, all you need to do is be with me'. and he's also saying 'if you want me, just slide in next to me'... that's my interpretation of it.

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    vigilante13on November 25, 2006   Link
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    rad song. people need to check out their full length 'replica, replica'. and upload their other lyrics k thx.

    circa_survive_greenon March 09, 2007   Link
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    radical. radical. radical. it was my myspace song. lol.

    alex_popon May 14, 2007   Link
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    this is another great song from the red riders debut album!!! the meaning of the song is quite obvious- i dont think that he feels anything deeper for this person.

    danagirl001on July 30, 2007   Link
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    This song is sexy =D And I agree with Danagirl. 'Cept my friend saw them live and he said he was absolutely off his face on something other than alcohol and couldnt even finish the performance properly... He was rolling around on the floor. hahaha. I love the Red Riders.

    smeegeon October 29, 2007   Link
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    smeege,I agree,this song is so sexy ... :]

    Camomileon November 03, 2007   Link
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    whaaaatt guys i actually think he is singing about meaningless sex.

    its not enough to just know my name, you are a stranger, and although you maybe a good person and have great characteristics about yourself you only came here to screw with me. and that both of us know that you want this so "slide in next to me"

    "yes, we can break the surface and fall onto what's beneath us" may mean that we may actually get to know each other and get past the "surface" and have a deeper connection.

    it may also have to do with simple conversations and how he sings "but still its what youre paid for" ... i dont know actually but yeah.

    thats basically what how i interpret the song.

    i love these guys. and this song.

    ArtBitchon January 12, 2010   Link
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    i think its about a girl he wants to have sex with. "sure, it's not all you're good for but still it's what your paid for" maybe shes employed somehow by the band. ArtBitch is totally right about the "break the surface" bit and later on they might have a deeper connection but i think he just wants sex at that moment. i love this song. red riders are awesome. im suprised their new stuff isnt up. "ordinary" has a more upbeat sound than "slide in next to me" but its still chill

    wiseindiegirlon October 05, 2010   Link

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