The Other Side
Aerosmith Lyrics


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Yeah, come on
Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side)
Like the Devil in the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
Forget about your foolish pride (take me to the other side)
Oh, take me to the other side (take me to the other side)

My mama told me there'd be days like this
And man she wasn't foolin'
'Cause I just can't believe the way you kiss
You opened up your mouth with bated breath
You said you'd never leave me
You love me, you hate me, I tried to take the loss
You're cryin' me a river but I got to get across

Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side)
Like the Devil in the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
Forget about your foolish pride (take me to the other side)
Oh take me to the other side (take me to the other side)

I'm lookin' for another kind of love
Oh lordy, how I need it
The kind that likes to leap without a shove
Oh honey, best believe it
To save a lot of time and foolish pride
I'll say what's on my mind, girl
You love me, you hate me, you cut me down to size
You blinded me with love and, yeah, it opened up my eyes

Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side)
Like the Devil in the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
My conscience got to be my guide (take me to the other side)
Oh honey, take me, take me, take, take, take, take

Take me to the other side
I'm lookin' for another kind of love
Oh, lordy, how I need it
The kind that likes to leap without a shove
Honey, you best believe it
Now, I ain't one for saying long goodbyes
I hope all is forgiven
You loved me, you hate me, I used to be your lover
You know you had it coming, girl
So take me to the other (side)

(Take me to the other side)
(Take me to the other side)
Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side)
Like the Devil in the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
My conscience got to be my guide (take me to the other side)
Oh honey, take me to the other side (take me to the other side)

Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side)
Like the Devil in the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
Forget about your foolish pride (take me to the other side)
Honey, take me, take me, take me, take me
Take me to the other side, take me to the other side
(Take me to the other side)
Take me to, take me to (take me to the other side)
(Take me to the other side)
Take me to
Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side)




Like the Devil in the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
My conscience got to be my guide (take me to the other side)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Aerosmith's song "The Other Side" are about the singer's struggles and desires in a tumultuous relationship. They start off by likening loving the other person to being in the Devil's domain, but still wanting to be with them despite it all. The singer's mother had warned them about such days, but the singer still cannot believe how they are drawn to the other person. The second verse talks about the singer's desire for a different kind of love that does not need any pushing or hesitation. They want to be upfront with their feelings and speak their minds, without fear of being judged or cut down. The last verse talks about the singer's reluctance to say goodbye despite everything that has happened. They understand that they have to move on, but they still want the other person to take them to the other side, where they can find a better kind of love.


Line by Line Meaning

Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side)
Being in a relationship with you is a perilous adventure that I still want to experience.


Like the Devil in the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
Being with you is as risky as facing the unknown dangers of being alone on the vast sea, yet I still want to take that risk.


Forget about your foolish pride (take me to the other side)
Let go of your ego and come with me to explore the uncertain territory of a different kind of relationship.


Oh take me to the other side (take me to the other side)
I am willing to leave my comfort zone and embark on a new adventure with you.


My mama told me there'd be days like this
My mother warned me that love could be challenging.


And man she wasn't foolin'
She was right, it's not easy.


'Cause I just can't believe the way you kiss
Your kiss makes me feel alive and I can't imagine not having it.


You opened up your mouth with bated breath
You hesitate and try to control your emotions when speaking to me.


You said you'd never leave me
You promised to never abandon me, but I have doubts.


You love me, you hate me, I tried to take the loss
You show me both love and hate, and I tried to accept the mixed feelings, but it's not sustainable.


You're cryin' me a river but I got to get across
You're depending on me to solve your problems, but I must also take care of myself to survive this relationship.


I'm lookin' for another kind of love
I'm searching for a different kind of love that may be more fulfilling and sustainable.


Oh lordy, how I need it
I desperately need to find this kind of love.


The kind that likes to leap without a shove
I want a love that is spontaneous and free, not forced.


Honey, you best believe it
Believe that I'm serious about wanting this kind of love.


Now, I ain't one for saying long goodbyes
I don't want to linger on farewells.


I hope all is forgiven
I hope we can both move on and find forgiveness for any wrongs we may have done.


You loved me, you hate me, I used to be your lover
You had complex feelings for me before this, and we had a romantic relationship.


You know you had it coming, girl
You know that our relationship was tumultuous and that it couldn't last forever.


So take me to the other (side)
Let's move on to a new chapter in our relationship.


My conscience got to be my guide (take me to the other side)
I will rely on my moral compass to navigate this new adventure with you.


Honey, take me, take me, take me, take me
I'm urging you to take me with you to this new place in our relationship.


Take me to the other side, take me to the other side
Let's start something new together.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Edward J Holland, Steven Tyler, James Douglas Vallance

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[Chorus]
Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side) Like the devil and the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
Forget about your foolish pride (take me to the other side) Aw, take me to the other side (take me to the other side)

[Verse 1]
My mamma told me there'd be days like this And, man, she wasn't foolin' 'Cause I just can't believe the way you kiss Uh, uh-huh You opened up your mouth with baited breath You said you'd never leave me You love me, you hate me, I tried to take the loss You're crying me a river, but I got to get across

[Chorus]
Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side) Like the devil and the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
Forget about your foolish pride (take me to the other side) Oh, honey, take me to the other side (take me to the other side)

[Verse 2]
I'm looking for another kind of love
Oh, Lordy, how I need it The kind that likes to leap without a shove Oh, honey, best believe it To save a lot of time and foolish pride I'll say what's on my mind, girl You love me, you hate me, you cut me down to size You blinded me with love and, yeah, it opened up my eyes

[Chorus]
Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side) Like the devil and the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
My conscience got to be my guide (take me to the other side) Aw, honey, take me, take, take, take, take, take, yeahhhh (take me to the other side)

[Guitar solo]

[Verse 3]
Take me to the other side I'm looking for another kind of love Oh, Lordy, how I need it The kind that likes to leap without a shove Honey, you best believe it Now, I ain't one for saying long goodbyes I hope all is forgiven You love me, you hate me, I used to be your lover You know you had it coming, girl, so take me to the other
(Side, take me to the other side Take me to the other side)

[Outro]
Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side) Like the devil and the deep blue sea (take me to the other side) You know, My conscience got to be my guide (take me to the other side) Honey, take me to the other side (take me to the other side) Lovin' you has go to be (take me to the other side) Like the devil and the deep blue sea (take me to the other side) Forget about your foolish pride (take me to the other side) Aw, honey, take me, take, take, take, take, take, yeahhhh (take me to the other side)



All comments from YouTube:

EDGARDO DELGADO

esta música nunca pasara de moda

Sarpreet Kaur

Listened to them as a kid and now I'm 37 years old still listening to them. I still memorized the lyrics to all their songs. Favorite and best rock band ever! ❤

Javi Sam

Conocí su trabajo con 12 años, tengo 52 y alucino cuando alguien lo pincha en algún bar , en décimas de segundo los reconozco. Son jodidamente buenos.

Wellington Conceição

Os melhores sem dúvida!!não canso de ouvir,volto a minha adolescência quando tinha 17,hoje tenho 29\m/

Gustavo Gomes dos Santos

Boa musica perfeita desde 1987 quando eu tinha 17 anos de idade já curtia Aerosmith e sempre vou curtir Aerosmith para sempre

Amber Garthly

I'm 13 and I've been listening to these dudes since I was born. My parents used to play it all the time growing up, and when i was younger this is all I would hear. I absolutely adore Steven Tyler now.

Daniel Martinez

you are 22 now :o

vSpray

you're 22 - 23 now, wow

Jesse Foley

In that case.... someday you'll be saying the Beatles are the best... they are. You remind me of myself. Fantastic song great band

ItsGoofyMF

@vSpray holy shit

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