In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
I'm outside your house
Two A.M. it's dark
So many mistakes
Come back home from bars
I am on your side, dear
I just want to tell you off
So many lies
Are taking hold
It's not your fault
There's many scars
I am on your side
It's taken me a long time
I am on your side
On your side
And I listen
And I listen
Can you listen?
Now I'm listening
I am on your side
It's taken me a long time
I am on your side
I'm on your side
(And I listen) I am on your side
(And I listen) It's taken me a long time
(Can you listen?) I am on your side
(Now I'm listening) I'm on your side
(And I listen) I'm heading out tonight
(And I listen) I'm heading out tonight
(Can you listen?) I'm heading out
(Now I'm listening)
(And I listen)
(And I listen)
(Can you listen?)
(And I listen)
(And I listen)
(And I listen)
Two A.M. it's dark
So many mistakes
Come back home from bars
I am on your side, dear
I just want to tell you off
So many lies
Are taking hold
It's not your fault
There's many scars
I am on your side
It's taken me a long time
I am on your side
On your side
And I listen
And I listen
Can you listen?
Now I'm listening
I am on your side
It's taken me a long time
I am on your side
I'm on your side
(And I listen) I am on your side
(And I listen) It's taken me a long time
(Can you listen?) I am on your side
(Now I'm listening) I'm on your side
(And I listen) I'm heading out tonight
(And I listen) I'm heading out tonight
(Can you listen?) I'm heading out
(Now I'm listening)
(And I listen)
(And I listen)
(Can you listen?)
(And I listen)
(And I listen)
(And I listen)
Lyrics submitted by GSleazeBag
On Your Side Lyrics as written by Peter J. Yorn
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Pete Yorn is a very talented songwriter. One of the best out there in the biz. This is my fave song by him. To me i think this song is about a relationship that is very confusing they know they need to talk about where this is going but she wont really pay attention and listen to what he has to say. Its like how alot of girls are.. they're never wrong. This is the final straw i think. Im outside your house, 2 am its dark. i think this is like hey we need to work this out now or its over. no waiting until later. I'm on your side i will listen to you, now can you listen to me. If anybody thinks otherwise, pleas help me out here.