South Side
Moby, Gwen Stefani
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See myself in the pouring home See the light come over now See myself in the pouring rain I watch hope come over me Here we are now, going to the east side I pick up my friends and we start to ride Ride all night, we ride all day Some may come and some may stay Here we are in the pouring home I watch the light man fall the comb I watch a light move across the screen I watch the light come over me Here we are now going to the west side Weapons in hand as we go for a ride Some may come and some may stay Watching out for a sunny day where there's Love and darkness and my sidearm Hey, Elan Here we are now going to the north side I look at my friends as they start to ride Ride at night we ride all day Looking out for a sunny day Here we are now going to the south side I pick up my friends and we hope we won't die Ride at night, ride through heaven and hell Come back and feel so well.
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Written by: Richard Melville Hall
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"South Side" is a song by Moby, an American musician, songwriter, and producer known for his unique electronic music. His full name is Richard Melville Hall, and he earned the nickname "Moby" as a nod to his ancestor, Herman Melville, the author of "Moby Dick".
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Album SuccessThe song is taken from Moby's fifth studio album, "Play" which was released in 1999. The album is considered his biggest commercial success, selling over 12 million copies worldwide.
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CollaborationThe song is a duet with Gwen Stefani, the lead vocalist of the band No Doubt and a successful solo artist.
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Chart Performance"South Side" hit the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #14 in March 2001, making it Moby's only song to appear on the chart.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Joseph Kahn and features both Moby and Stefani. It won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video in 2001.
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Genre Blend"South Side" combines elements of electronic music, alternative rock, and pop. This unique blend contributed to its success and cross-genre appeal.
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Notable LyricsThe lyrics talk about the dangers and glamour of city life, which was interpreted by some as a commentary on consumerism and the American Dream.
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RevisionInterestingly, two versions of the song exist. The initial version from the album doesn't feature Gwen Stefani. The version with Stefani was created later and released as a single, which achieved much greater success.
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InspirationMoby has stated that the song was inspired by the change he observed in his neighborhood in New York, which went from being crime-ridden to a place where models and actor would hang out.
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Pop Culture ImpactOver the years, the song has been used in film, television and advertising. It was notably used in the film "Gone in 60 Seconds" and several episodes of the television show "Charmed".
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