The Other Side
And One Lyrics


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I am running in circles
blinded by the city lights
there's a hand on my gun
it seems to be a pretty night
I'm locating a target
right eye of a pretty maid
it seems to be a pretty night
I am beating my heart
it's grinded like a firestone
who's the man at the door?
he's begging for a broken bone
as I start to divide him
everyone is out to run
"I'm sorry sir, your coffe's done"
"your coffe's done"

there's a feeling inside which
makes me think I'll get insane
like a fucking tequila worm
it's swimming in my brain
I decided to start the day
with my own suicide




I'll drink it on the other side
I'll drink it on the other side

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to And One's song, The Other Side, speak to a sense of disorientation and unease in the midst of city life. The singer is running in circles, unable to see clearly because of the bright lights of the urban landscape. There's a threatening presence, "a hand on my gun," and yet the night is "pretty." The line "I'm locating a target/right eye of a pretty maid" drips with ambiguity and possible violence.


The second verse continues this theme of instability and danger. The singer's heart is "grinded like a firestone," and there's a man at the door "begging for a broken bone." The imagery is stark and troubling. As the singer begins to "divide him," it's unclear what's happening. Is this a literal act of violence, or something more metaphorical?


The final lines of the song suggest a desire to escape from this chaotic reality. There's a sense of madness coming on, and something "swimming in my brain." The singer has apparently decided to end it all, to "start the day/with my own suicide." But even here there's ambiguity - is this a literal suicide, or something more metaphorical? The line "I'll drink it on the other side" seems to suggest that the singer is seeking some kind of alternate reality, a different way of experiencing the world.


Overall, The Other Side is a haunting and unsettling song that captures the alienation and disorientation of modern urban life. The lyrics suggest a kind of desperation, a yearning for something beyond the endless cycle of violence and darkness. But there's also a sense of hopelessness here, a feeling that there's no escape from the brutal realities of the world we live in.


Line by Line Meaning

I am running in circles
I am lost and confused in my current situation, unable to find a clear direction.


blinded by the city lights
I am distracted and overwhelmed by the chaotic surroundings of the urban landscape.


there's a hand on my gun
I am feeling paranoid and threatened, constantly on edge and ready to defend myself.


it seems to be a pretty night
Despite the dangers and confusion, there is still a hint of beauty and allure in the darkness of the night.


I'm locating a target
I am preparing myself for a potential fight or confrontation, scanning my surroundings for any threats or opportunities.


right eye of a pretty maid
I am fixating on a specific person or object, perhaps as a way to distract myself or focus my energy.


I am beating my heart
I am feeling intense emotions or physical sensations, perhaps related to fear, aggression, or excitement.


it's grinded like a firestone
My heart is pounding and racing, as though it is being ground down by sharp, relentless pressure.


who's the man at the door?
I am feeling threatened by an unknown presence or force, and am unsure of how to respond.


he's begging for a broken bone
The intruder is showing aggression and hostility, and may be provoking or taunting me into a violent confrontation.


as I start to divide him
I am preparing myself to engage in a fight or altercation, perhaps becoming more aggressive or violent in response to the perceived threat.


everyone is out to run
The situation has escalated to a point where others nearby are also feeling threatened or afraid, and are trying to flee or escape the danger.


"I'm sorry sir, your coffe's done"
Despite the chaos and violence, there are still mundane aspects of everyday life that continue unaffected.


there's a feeling inside which
I am experiencing a sense of unease or anxiety that is difficult to pinpoint or describe.


makes me think I'll get insane
The feeling is becoming overwhelming and may be driving me towards madness or irrationality.


like a fucking tequila worm
The feeling is unpleasant and invasive, like a wriggling, disgusting creature inside my brain.


it's swimming in my brain
The feeling is pervasive and all-encompassing, consuming my thoughts and emotions.


I decided to start the day
I have made a deliberate and conscious decision to take control of my emotions and actions, despite the difficulties of the situation.


with my own suicide
I am acknowledging the self-destructive tendencies within myself, perhaps feeling that there is no other way to escape the chaos and confusion of life.


I'll drink it on the other side
I am accepting the inevitability of death and choosing to face it head-on, perhaps hoping for some kind of release or liberation on the other side.




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Music for Minister Peacefulpoet

What Has Been Will Be You Will See

Have something to say
Want to stay
But I got to go
Anyway
It was yesterday
It is today
What will come tomorrow
Will be the payback
From what we borrowed
During the day
It will be our turn to care
To give and to share
We will do it
Because we been there
No one will understand
Until they have been there
That is why we are here
So that we can get there

By: Minister Peacefulpoet (word witch) 2/20/22



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I am running in circles
Blinded by the city lights
There's a hand on my gun
It seems to be a pretty night
I'm locating a target
Right eye of a pretty maid
It seems to be a pretty night

I am beating my heart
It's grinded like a firestone
Who's the man at the door?
He's begging for a broken bone
As I start to divide him
Everyone is out to run
"I'm sorry sir, your coffe's done"
"Your coffe's done"

There's a feeling inside which
Makes me think I'll get insane
Like a fucking tequila worm
It's swimming in my brain
I decided to start the day
With my own suicide
I'll drink it on the other side
I'll drink it on the other side



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