Story Behind The Song
side arm is a metaphor for anger
Song Description
A lone piano intro is played as Alan sings this number, which expresses
his anti-war sentiments. Close harmony is infused in spates, behind
mournful lyrics. Melody line exquisite!
Lush piano chords and orchestral strains lift the sense of drama and lend to the meaning of this soulfully performed piece.
It's a ballad to make you think!
Finally this sad but beautiful song winds down to the lone piano accompanying Alan's lament of 'Lay down your side arm for me'!
| Song Length |
2:57 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Poignant |
Subject |
Lover, Regret |
| Similar Artists |
Coldplay, Queen |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Side Arm
Can you whisper the words you want to make me believe?
I will suffer the consequence of dying dreams
Lay down your sidearm for me
Lay down your sidearm for me
Can you picture the way we used to try to be
I remember the time you said you cried for me
And lay down your sidearm for me
And lay down your sidearm for me
The world won't turn when know it's my disease
The time that we waste when I can't be everything
And lay down your sidearm for me
And lay down your sidearm for me
And lay down your sidearm for me