Side Of A Bullet
Nickelback · All The Right Reasons [2005]
Maybe a little too well
Finger on the trigger, loaded bullet
He hit the stage so full of rage
And let the whole world know it
Six feet away, they heard him say
"Oh God, don't let him pull it"
Please God, don't let him pull it
How could you put us through it?
His brother watched you do it
How could you take his life away?
(What makes you think you have the right?)
How could you be so full of hate?
(to take away somebody's life)
And when I heard you let him die
And made the world all wonder why
I sat at home and on my own,
I cried alone
And scratched your name
On the side of a bullet
And in the wake of his mistake
So many lives are broken
Gone forever from a loaded bullet
And no excuse that you could use
Could pull somebody through it
And to this day so many say
"God why'd you let him do it?"
How could you let him do it?
How could you put us through it?
His brother watched him do it
How could you take his life away?
(What makes you think you have the right?)
How could you be so full of hate?
(to take away somebody's life)
And when I heard you let him die
And made the world all wonder why
I sat at home and on my own,
I cried alone
I scratched your name
On the side of a bullet
On the side of a bullet
On the side of a bullet
Side Of A Bullet
Side Of A Bullet stands as a defining track from Nickelback's 2005 breakthrough album, All The Right Reasons. During this era, the Canadian rock band solidified their reputation for blending hard-hitting guitar riffs with introspective, often melancholic themes. The song captures the band's signature sound, characterized by Chad Kroeger's distinctive vocals and a driving rhythm section that anchors the emotional weight of the composition. As part of a record that propelled the group to international stardom, the track exemplifies their ability to craft accessible hard rock anthems that resonate with a wide audience. It remains a notable song in their extensive discography, reflecting the polished production and thematic consistency that defined their mid-2000s output.