Your Side

The Beths' song 'Your Side' delves into the emotional turmoil and longing that follows a breakup. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the protagonist's struggle with the absence of their loved one. The opening lines, 'If this is love then why'd you have to leave / I'm broken in the morning, wasted in the evening,' encapsulate the sense of confusion and heartache that permeates the song. The protagonist is caught in a cycle of emotional highs and lows, unable to find solace in their daily life.

The recurring desire to see the ex-lover 'knocking at the door' and the fantasy of leaving them 'waiting in the downpour' reflect a mix of anger and yearning. This duality is further emphasized by the lines, 'Mixing drinks and messages / So I'll say it plain, baby / I want to see you / I want to hear you say.' The protagonist's conflicting emotions are laid bare, revealing a deep-seated need for reconciliation and closure.

The chorus, with its repeated plea, 'Don't cry / I'm on the next flight / To be by your side,' underscores the desperation and urgency to mend the broken relationship. The imagery of traveling great distances, whether by flight or driving all night, symbolizes the lengths to which the protagonist is willing to go to be reunited with their loved one. The song's exploration of themes like impermanence, as seen in 'Nothing is forever / Nothing is the air I breathe,' adds a layer of existential reflection, suggesting that the protagonist's longing is not just for the person but also for a sense of stability and meaning in their life.