The Other Side
A.J. Downing & The Buick 6 Lyrics
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Tell me you're out
Force me into the doubt
It's been a little while
Since you last came around
Footsteps
Traces on the ground
Where I'm going
Though your life is changing
Don't let it get you down
Try to keep both feet
On the ground
If your chest opens wide
I'll be waiting on the other side
For the trust we keep in time
We won't have to walk the line
The lyrics to "The Other Side" by A.J. Downing & The Buick 6 can be interpreted as a song about longing and uncertainty in a relationship. The singer is waiting for a call from their significant other, who has been absent for some time. The absence has caused the singer to feel unsure about the state of their relationship, and they plead for communication and clarity. The singer acknowledges that their partner's life is changing, but urges them to not let it affect their relationship negatively. The final lines express a desire for trust to be solidified between them and not having to worry about the future of their relationship.
The use of imagery in this song is particularly striking. The footsteps and traces on the ground suggest that the partner has been present, but not necessarily in a tangible way. The idea that "where I'm going, I won't be found" suggests a sense of isolation and possibly even separation. The use of language such as "doubt" and "changing" adds to this feeling of uncertainty and instability.
Line by Line Meaning
Call me
Get in touch with me
Tell me you're out
Inform me if you're free to meet
Force me into the doubt
Make me uncertain
It's been a little while
It has been some time
Since you last came around
I haven't seen you lately
Footsteps
Marks left by your feet
Traces on the ground
Imprints on the dirt
Where I'm going
My destination
I won't be found
Nobody will locate me
Though your life is changing
Even if your circumstances are different now
Don't let it get you down
Don't lose heart
Try to keep both feet
Make sure both feet are firmly planted
On the ground
On solid footing
If your chest opens wide
When you are vulnerable
I'll be waiting on the other side
I'll be there to support you
For the trust we keep in time
Because of our faith in each other over the years
We won't have to walk the line
We won't have to adhere to any strict standards
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Written by: Jaime Sanz Mali
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