Sideways – English Lyrics

• By: Carly Rae Jepsen
• Album: The Loneliest Time

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Sideways' and explore the language of love and confidence. This catchy synth-pop track offers a glimpse into a carefree relationship, teaching listeners how to find joy even when things go 'sideways.' Learn how Jepsen uses vivid imagery and relatable scenarios to paint a picture of a love that conquers all.

[English]

Smudged red lipstick on you

I'm so satisfied

We spilled that coffee cup

On my couch a thousand times

Oh, now I smile at strangers

I'm that annoying type

Who don't care if there's traffic

'Cause I've got plans tonight, oh

Later we'll meet at your place

Later we'll be together (ah)

Ever since you said that you were mine

Everything's going my way

And I like to get my way

Even when things go sideways

Raining on my parade

I get all my confidence from you

I get all my confidence from you

Hmm

...

One more cute disaster

Said, "I love you" twice

Before you could even answer

It's hard here in paradise

I'm living to look at your face

Living it up together (ah)

Ever since you said that you were mine

Everything's going my way

And I like to get my way

Even when things go sideways

Raining on my parade

I get all my confidence from you

I get all my confidence from you

Hmm

...

Ever since you said

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
cup /kʌp/ A1	noun - a small bowl‑shaped container for drinking
coffee /ˈkɒfi/ A2	noun - a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans
couch /kaʊtʃ/ A2	noun - a long upholstered piece of furniture for sitting or lying down
smile /smaɪl/ A1	verb - to make a facial expression showing happiness noun - a facial expression showing happiness
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something noun - deep affection or strong liking
parade /pəˈreɪd/ B1	noun - a public procession, especially one celebrating something
confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ B2	noun - belief in one's own abilities or qualities
satisfied /ˈsætɪsfʌd/ B2	adjective - contented; pleased with what has been experienced or received
annoying /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/ B2	adjective - causing irritation or mild anger
disaster /dɪˈzæstər/ B2	noun - a sudden event causing great damage or loss
sideways /ˈsaɪdwiz/ C1	adverb - to, toward, or at the side; not straight ahead adjective - placed or moving in a direction that is not straight ahead
rain /reɪn/ A2	verb - to fall as water droplets from clouds
traffic /ˈtræfɪk/ A2	noun - the movement of vehicles, ships, or aircraft in a particular area
plan /plæn/ A2	noun - a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something verb - to decide on and arrange in advance
meet /miːt/ A2	verb - to come together with someone by arrangement or chance
together /təˈɡɛðər/ A2	adverb - in or into a group; in company
paradise /ˈpærədaɪs/ C1	noun - an ideal place of great happiness and peace
cute /kjuːt/ A2	adjective - appealing in a pretty or endearing way