Sideways

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About Sideways

"Sideways" is a song written by American artist Clarence Greenwood, who is known by the pseudonym Citizen Cope. Although the song has never charted, it has been widely publicized in pop culture. The song is often referred to by a refrain from the song: These Feelings Won't Go Away. The song was included on Santana's 2002 album Shaman. Then Citizen Cope included it in his 2004 album. It has since been covered by artist such as Sheryl Crow and Corey Taylor.


Year:
2002
4:41
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You know it ain't easy
For these thoughts here to leave me
There are no words to describe it
In French or in English
'Cause diamonds they fade
And flowers they bloom
And I'm telling you

That these feelings won't go away
They've been knockin' me sideways
They've been knockin' me out lately
Whenever you come around me
These feelings won't go away
They've been knockin' 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

It ain't easy
For these thoughts here to leave me
There are no words to describe it
In French or in English
'Cause diamonds they fade
And flowers they bloom
And I'm telling you

That these feelings won't go away
They've been knockin' me sideways
They've been knockin' me out lately
Whenever you come around me
These feelings won't go away
They've been knockin' me sideways
I keep thinking in a moment that
Time will take them away
But these feelings won't go away

They've been knockin' 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

'Cause diamonds they fade
And flowers they bloom
And I'm telling you
And diamonds they fade
Flowers they bloom
And I'm telling you

These feelings won't go away
They've been knockin' me sideways
They've been knockin' me out lately
Whenever you come around me
These feelings won't go away
They've been knockin' me sideways
I keep thinking in a moment that
Time will take them away
But these feelings won't go away

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Santana

Santana is a rock band based around guitarist Carlos Santana and founded in the late 1960s. It first came to public attention after they performed the song "Soul Sacrifice" at the Woodstock Festival in 1969, when their Latin rock provided a contrast to other acts on the bill. This initial exposure made their first, eponymous album a hit at the time, followed in the next two years by successful follow-ups Abraxas and Santana III. more »

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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.
Familiar Reinterpretation
Guitar 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.
Album Acquisition
Santana's album, which included their version of "Sideways", reached number one on the Billboard 200, showcasing the song's positive reception.
Media Appearance
The 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.
Genre Classification
"Sideways" is classified under the following genres - Alternative/Indie, Pop, Rock, and Blues.
Lyrics Content
The 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.
Song Reviews
According to critics, Citizen Cope’s raspy, soulful vocals combined with Santana's slow, soulful guitar made the song deeply moving and emotional.
Santana Collaboration
Despite the song being popularized by Santana and Crow, Citizen Cope actually recorded the original track while working with Carlos Santana.
Live Performances
"Sideways" is one of Citizen Cope’s most frequently played tracks during his live performances.
Soundtrack Contribution
Apart from "Scrubs", the song was also featured in the season finale of the first season of "One Tree Hill", a popular teen drama series.
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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