Remember when The Script said that you could be the greatest and the best, well they are back.
The Script came back stronger than ever after losing a beloved member of their team due to a brief illness, HeTexted.com reports.
The Script! This Irish rock band has been dominating the music scene for a massive 23 years. Crazy, right?
With original members like lead vocalist Danny O’Donoghue, guitarist Mark Sheehan, and drummer Glen Power, they were a powerhouse.
In April 2023, tragedy struck when the band announced that Mark had passed away. It was a heartbreaking loss, but these resilient musicians didn’t let it stop them.
They honored their fallen bandmate with a touching tribute at London’s top green space, the place where you can see the biggest artists in the world.
Now, fast forward to today, and guess what? The Script has made one amazing comeback!
And that’s not all, they’re also gearing up for their own world tour named ‘Satellites’. How exciting is that?t
Not to forget that they’re also special guests on P! nk’s ‘Summer Carnival Tour’ in 2024.
These guys are on fire, and I’m pumped to see what they have in store for us. Get ready to rock out and let The Script take you on an unforgettable journey!
Danny O’Donoghue, guitarist Mark Sheehan, and drummer Glen Power
Their song titled ‘Both Ways’ just like its name has two meanings, one of which I am pretty sure is about the lost friendship with Mark and how much it hit them.
The Script friendship
They are a family!!
Danny and Mark have been close friends since they were 12 years old. They were both members of the boy band Mytown, which was formed in 1996 by Louis Walsh.
Later on, they brought in drummer Glen Power to join their new band, The Script. Danny even shared his pay from The Voice with his bandmates.
In May 2024, Danny and Glen announced on Instagram that Ben Sargeant and Ben Weaver would be joining the band for a ‘new chapter’.
Their chemistry each time they took the stage is just fantastic and we can even label them brother, however not much is known about their friendship except that they are quite tight.
Analyzing ‘Both Ways’
Losing someone is never easy, and this song beautifully portrays the journey of grief and the challenges of moving forward.
The lyrics touch upon the lasting impact of the lost loved one on the speaker’s life, highlighting the deep emotional bond that transcends physical separation.
The recurring theme of shared feelings emphasizes the spiritual connection that remains, giving a glimmer of hope for a future reunion.
“I said that I was high to hide my red eyes / Said I was glad to see you gone, but underneath, I’m dyin'”:
The speaker might be trying to cope with the pain of losing someone, using substances to hide their grief, and pretending to be strong while internally suffering.
“Was it stubbornness? Or was it just pride / That had you slippin’ off the ledge, love suicide?”:
This line could reflect on the circumstances surrounding the loss, questioning if pride or stubbornness played a role in the person’s departure, which could be interpreted metaphorically as a tragic end.
“I gotta let you know before we call time / When I’m somewhere off my face and you’re on my mind”:
The speaker feels the need to express their feelings before it’s too late, indicating a desire to communicate unresolved emotions and thoughts about the person they lost.
“If you miss it, miss the magic / Miss the feeling / Then the feeling goes both ways”: The chorus speaks to the mutual bond and shared experiences that the speaker believes still exist, even if the other person is no longer physically present.
“Like the river, like the traffic / Like the flow of the words we say”: This suggests that the connection and the memories continue to flow naturally and are ever-present in the speaker’s life.
“It’s electric like a current / And it’s running through my veins”: The intensity of the connection is likened to an electric current, indicating how deeply ingrained the memories and feelings are within the speaker.
“Then the feeling goes both ways”: This reinforces the idea of a reciprocal connection, suggesting that the lost loved one might still feel the same way from wherever they are, whether in memory or spirit.
“See I’m a big boy, no, we don’t cry / We just down a couple doubles, have a fistfight”: The speaker adopts a façade of toughness, avoiding outward displays of grief and instead engaging in self-destructive behaviors to cope with the pain.
“Eh, you are the thing that I can’t replace / You are the star, yeah, and the stars need space”: The lost loved one is irreplaceable and unique, compared to a star, which also needs space – perhaps a metaphor for their absence.
“We’re worlds apart, but baby, that’s okay / ‘Cause gravity will bring you back to me”: Despite being separated by death or another form of permanent loss, the speaker holds onto the hope that some force, like gravity, will reunite them, whether in memory, spirit, or afterlife.
The Script
“It goes, it goes, goes a- both ways, yeah”: This repetition emphasizes the enduring mutual connection and the belief that the feelings of love and bond are reciprocated, even across the divide of loss.
Looking at the lyrics from the angle of losing someone brings out a whole new level of significance.
It shifts the focus toward the emotions of sorrow, reminiscence, and the everlasting bond felt towards a departed dear one, and through the lyrics you can feel how much their friendship meant.
