Side by Side - DaJaRi

This one came from a dark, quiet place. I wrote these lyrics during a period of heavy dream meditation—a state where I felt so detached and low that I ended up having a literal out-of-body experience. It’s that strange, terrifying, and ultimately transformative moment of being "beside yourself" because you simply can't be in yourself anymore. ​The Vision Behind the Sound ​I know the "AI music" debate is loud, but to me, this is about the message. Not everyone sits down to read a page of poetry, but everyone feels a song. Using these tools isn't a shortcut; it’s an extra layer of effort to bring the atmosphere of my words to life. It’s about making the internal external, reaching the people who prefer to listen, and giving these stories the resonance they deserve. ​You Aren’t Alone in the Hyper-Specific ​I have this theory—a suspicion of the collective unconscious—that even our most "unique" or "strange" experiences are being mirrored by thousands of others at this exact moment. If you relate to this, you’re part of my soul tribe. I’m sharing this in every form I can because I want to find the people who see the same reflections I do. ​The Journey Continues ​Favorite Version: This specific cut is one of my personal favorites for the way it captures the "break" in the meditation. ​Explore: There are several other versions of "Side By Side" there is "I'm Trying, I'm Lying" & "I'm tryn, I'm Lyin" on the channel with different tonal shifts—check them out to see how the meaning changes with the music. ​Looking Forward: These are the first steps. I’m currently learning to find my own voice and sing my own tracks. Eventually, I hope to find my future band—the people who have the musical pieces of the puzzle I’m still learning, so we can build something even more "human" together. ​If you’re out there and this resonates, stay a while. There's more to come.