In this episode meet singer Josh in London. Josh tells us about busking in the capital and performs his song That Side of the Wall at the BBC.
Vocabulary
Note: The words below can have multiple meanings. Here, our definitions reflect the meanings of the vocabulary in the song and podcast interview.
busker
someone who performs in public places
main earner
main source of money
in a rush
need to get somewhere quickly
up and down
good times and bad times
take it on myself
become responsible for something
holding weight on one’s shoulders
having worries or responsibilities
Lyrics
I take it on myself
I know I need some help
The voices in my head
Question the thoughts of someone else
I don’t miss my face
I miss all my mates
I’m looking to the ceiling
Focusing on how to breathe in
Can you leave me something
Can you leave it by the door
So I know there’s something
Or someone that side of the wall
Stop the heat from coming
‘Cause I always liked the cold
I need some belonging
Or someone
That side of the wall
My mind rewrites the facts
I wish it would relax
I just don’t understand why I always have to react
I hate how I’ve changed
I hate all the weight
I’m holding on my shoulders
Is this part of getting older?
Can you leave me something
Can you leave it by the door
So I know there’s something
Or someone that side of the wall
Stop the heat from coming
‘Cause I always liked the cold.
I need some belonging
Or someone
That side of the wall
Hiding away
Sleepless for days
Fighting the flames
It’s like I’ve replaced
Your worst Monday
Can’t you just stay
Can you leave me something
Can you leave it by the door
So I know there’s something
Or someone that side of the wall
Stop the heat from coming
‘Cause I always liked the cold
I need some belonging
Or someone
That side of the wall
That Side of the Wall by Josh Robinson