Sideways
Sheryl Crow
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You know it ain't easy For these thoughts here to leave me There's no words to describe it In French or in English But diamonds they fade Flowers they bloom I'm telling you These feelings wont go away They been knocking me sideways They been knocking me out there Whenever you come around me These feelings won't go away They've been knocking me sideways I keep thinking in a moment that Time will take them away These feelings won't go away These feelings won't go away You know it ain't easy For these thoughts here to leave me There's no words to describe it In French or in English Diamonds they fade Flowers they bloom I'm telling you These feelings wont go away They been knocking me sideways They been knocking me out there Whenever you come around me These feelings won't go away They been knocking me sideways I keep thinking in a moment that Time will take them away But these feelings won't go away These feelings won't go away But diamonds they fade (Diamonds they fade) Flowers they bloom (Flowers they bloom) I'm telling you (I'm telling you) I'm telling you (I'm telling you) Diamonds they fade (Diamonds they fade) The flowers they bloom (Flowers they bloom) I'm telling you (I'm telling you) I'm telling you (I'm telling you) These feelings won't go away They been knocking me sideways They been knocking me out there Whenever you come around me These feelings won't go away They been knocking me sideways I keep thinking in a moment that Time will take them away These feelings won't go away They've been knocking me sideways I keep thinking in a moment that Time will take them away These feelings won't go away These feelings won't go away These feelings won't go away
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Written by: Clarence Copeland Greenwood
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Sideways" is originally a song by Citizen Cope, an American songwriter who released the song in his self-titled 2002 album.
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Familiar ReinterpretationGuitar legend Santana and singer Sheryl Crow made the song popular again when they performed it as a duet on Santana's "Shaman" album in 2002.
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Album AcquisitionSantana's album, which included their version of "Sideways", reached number one on the Billboard 200, showcasing the song's positive reception.
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Media AppearanceThe song appears on the "Scrubs" soundtrack, an American medical comedy-drama television series, which is known for its well-curated song choices. The song features in the 12th episode of the 8th season.
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Genre Classification"Sideways" is classified under the following genres - Alternative/Indie, Pop, Rock, and Blues.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics of "Sideways" narrate a heartbreaking tale speaking directly about loss, love, and the challenges of life. Both Santana's version and Citizen Cope’s version preserve these original sentiments.
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Song ReviewsAccording to critics, Citizen Cope’s raspy, soulful vocals combined with Santana's slow, soulful guitar made the song deeply moving and emotional.
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Santana CollaborationDespite the song being popularized by Santana and Crow, Citizen Cope actually recorded the original track while working with Carlos Santana.
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Live Performances"Sideways" is one of Citizen Cope’s most frequently played tracks during his live performances.
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Soundtrack ContributionApart from "Scrubs", the song was also featured in the season finale of the first season of "One Tree Hill", a popular teen drama series.
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Inspired Covers"Sideways" has inspired various cover versions by artists like Jack Johnson and Peter Furler, testament to its widespread love and influence.
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