S.A.R. brings their A-game with ‘Side by Side,’ a track from their album ‘202.’ The musician collaborates with Imu Sam and santa to craft a mix of heartfelt lyrics and a driving beat. The song paints a story of perseverance and moving forward, even when the road ahead seems endless.
Released: January 29, 2025
Side by Side
S.A.R. • From “202”
Side by Side Lyrics Translation (from “202”)
The lyrics writer, Imu Sam, pens lines like ‘I won’t ever look back again, high-beams at my feet and moonlight overhead,’ capturing the journey of letting go of fear. The words describe a life in motion, where moments of doubt give way to determination and the embrace of the unknown.
I’ll never turn back no moreI won’t ever look back again
Ashimoto no biimu zujou no gekkouHigh-beams at my feet and moonlight overhead,
Hate no nai tabiji Why we still get goingit’s an endless journey, so why do we keep going?
I used to have patience but it’s running lowI used to have patience, but it’s running thin
Kiri no naka kieru shinkirouA mirage that’s fading into the heavy mist,
Somebody’s gonna overtake mesomeone’s bound to overtake me
Kieru tekunikku wa masani MFGThat vanishing technique is truly something out of ‘MFG’,
Kono mama ja owarenaiI can’t let it all end like this
Life keep goes on, on my feetLife keeps moving on as I stand tall,
And I let go, out from my fearand I’m finally letting go of my fear
Life keep goes on, on my feetLife keeps moving on as I stand tall,
And I let go, it goes like slow motion for meand I’m letting go, watching it all move in slow motion
It’s just the miracle tochuu ni imaIt’s just a miracle, right here in the middle of it,
Tadayou like a ghost, I’ll never go backdrifting like a ghost, I’m never going back
Samenai netsu no uzu no naka Driftin’ like a ghostCaught in a swirling heat that never fades, drifting like a ghost
Days are gettin’ longerThe days are getting longer,
Doko made mo tsuzuku kono ruutothis route stretches out forever,
NAGATA doing burnout‘Nagata’ is doing a burnout,
Ain’t nobody stop himand there ain’t nobody who can stop him
AM ni hikaru GOLDGold shimmering in the early morning
Life keep goes on, on my feetLife keeps moving on as I stand tall,
And I let go, out from my fearand I’m finally letting go of my fear
Life keep goes on, on my feetLife keeps moving on as I stand tall,
And I let go, it goes like slow motion for meand I’m letting go, watching it all move in slow motion
Passing by the lightsPassing by all the lights,
There ain’t nothing like the fast waythere’s nothing quite like the fast lane,
Reaching the goal spending all my life, I swearreaching the goal even if it takes my whole life, I swear
Back in a day, I was listening to IsleyBack in the day, I was listening to ‘Isley’,
Sometimes I get you hurt with the things that I saysometimes I end up hurting you with the things I say
Didn’t mean to be like thatI didn’t mean for it to be like that,
Say a wordjust say the word
Didn’t mean to be like thatI didn’t mean for it to be like that,
Say a wordjust say the word
Didn’t mean to be like thatI didn’t mean for it to be like that,
Say a wordjust say the word
But you ain’t saying the wordBut you won’t say a single word
It’s just the miracle tochuu ni imaIt’s just a miracle, right here in the middle of it,
Tadayou like a ghost, I’ll never go backdrifting like a ghost, I’m never going back
Samenai netsu no uzu no naka Driftin’ like a ghostCaught in a swirling heat that never fades, drifting like a ghost
I’ve been waiting for daylightI’ve been waiting for the daylight
In every minuteIn every passing minute,
And I just can’t live without itI simply can’t survive without this rush,
You just keep me warmyou’re the one who keeps me warm.
I’ve been waiting for daylightI’ve been longing for the morning light,
In every minutewith every passing second,
Bring you right back homebringing you straight back home.
You just keep me warmYou’re the only one keeping me warm,
I’ve been waiting for daylightand I’ve been waiting for the dawn to break.
Side by Side Music Video
The lyrics of ‘Side by Side’ offer a tribute to resilience, even in the face of uncertainty. S.A.R. blends English verses with a melody that keeps listeners hooked, making this track a standout in their 202 album.