The Other Side
Andrus Blackwood & Company Lyrics
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Because a penny just wasn't enough
And now my name is on the charts
I don't see how you do it and make it look like art
Now most the time ain't got my head on right
But other times convinced I see the light
Let's take another drag off this cigarette
Mama showed me the right way to go
But it kept me away from the shows
Do you hear what's going down?
Pick your feet right up off the ground
Now most the time ain't got my head on right
But other times convinced I see the light
Let's take another drag off this cigarette
I've come to terms we ain't got it all figured out yet
But when we do
We will be with you
And we'll all walk through to the other side
This whole thing is a merry-go-round
Ashes to ashes and we all fall down
And it's made me pretty dizzy indeed
On the run to catch up with my feet
And when I do
I'll be with you
And we will walk through to the other side
The lyrics of Andrus Blackwood & Company's song "The Other Side" are a reflection of the thoughts and emotions of a person who is struggling with loneliness, addiction, and a sense of not belonging. The opening lines "I need a friend, I need a hand, No one's ever lived alone here" show the desperation of the singer to find someone who can understand and support them. The lines "I'm a freak, I'm addict, No one's ever lived as long here, I'm waiting" show the sense of isolation and hopelessness that the singer feels.
The song also explores the theme of identity and the conflict between conforming to societal norms and being true to oneself. The lines "If you could live a lie, Without been recognized, Would you supplicate? Or would you rather fade?" show the dilemma faced by the singer when it comes to compromising their identity to fit in with others. The lines "Are you one-of-a-kind? Or do you have a Christ?" highlight the question of whether the singer is unique or just like everyone else.
The poignant lyrics are accompanied by a haunting melody that adds to the emotional depth of the song. Overall, "The Other Side" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that speaks to the struggles faced by many people in society.
Line by Line Meaning
I need a friend
I am in desperate need of someone to be there for me
I need a hand
I require assistance from someone else
No one's ever lived alone here
This is not a place where anyone can survive without the help of others
I am fading
I am losing the energy and strength to keep going
I'm a freak
I am seen as an outcast or abnormal by those around me
I'm addict
I have a dependency on something that is harmful to me
No one's ever lived as long here
The situation here is so difficult that nobody has been able to endure it for very long
I'm waiting
I am expecting something to happen but am unsure of when or what that is
If you could live a lie
If it were possible for you to deceive others about who you truly are
Without been recognized
Without anyone discovering the truth
Would you supplicate?
Would you beg for mercy or forgiveness?
Or would you rather fade?
Or would you choose to disappear or die?
If they bleed you dry
If they take everything from you
Would you ask them why?
Would you demand an explanation or justification?
If they break you down
If they destroy you emotionally or physically
Would you step your ground?
Would you stand up for yourself and fight back?
There's something deep inside of me
There is a feeling or emotion that is buried within me
As black as coal
It is a dark and negative emotion
Feeding out my misery
It is causing me to feel more and more unhappy or distressed
I overdosed
I have taken too much of something that is harmful to me
I live between what's wrong and right
I am caught in between two conflicting ideas of morality
Devil may care
I am living recklessly without concern for the consequences
Living like a mouse
I am living in fear and avoiding anything that might attract attention
Locked up in chains
I am trapped and unable to escape
Are you one-of-a-kind?
Are you unique and different from everyone else?
Or do you have a Christ?
Do you have a savior or someone who can help you through difficult times?
This ain't no fairy tale
This is not a happy or ideal situation
It's my disturbing sight
This is my own perception of the world around me that is causing me distress
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Brock O'Cull, Korey Swearingen
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