Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: power-pop
Song Meaning of “Side Effects” by Throwback Suburbia
This song is about living with the change that unexpected events can bring in life. It talks about how we try to mask our pain and sadness through people and things that provide temporary relief, but this only ever masks the problem. We can’t ignore our true feelings and needs, and have to learn to embrace difficult times and grow.
Verse 1
Taking my time to come undone
I’m putting my guard down and I’m opening up
Afraid of the changes that come into life
I carry a burden, feeling so small
The first verse is talking about letting go of the need to control lifes events, and instead focusing on letting life take its course. It speaks to the idea of how we can feel so small when we can’t control what is happening around us.
Chorus 1
And I’ve been covering up all my side effects
Pretending I’m fine, but it’s all a mirage
Digging up secrets I’ve been trying to forget
Trying to find some peace, but it’s so hard
The chorus reveals that despite trying to avoid and cover up pain and difficult times, they are still present. The efforts to forget may provide temporary relief but the problems still linger and finding peace can be a challenge.