The Other Side
Anne Murray Lyrics


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Thought each life time, run rivers to cross
What if there's no life line and you're sinking or lost
Just believe in your direction
Let your heart explore
Cause you can't reach new horizons
Standing on the shore

There are mountains, we need to climb
But the mountains standing in the way are only in our minds
And the risk of all
So just listen to the voice that says
I'll catch you if you fall

On the other side of doubt is faith
On the other side of pain lies strength
The journey may seem endless
And You know the road is rough
But on the other side of fear, is love

For such a long time I put my dreams aside
The tides of change felt dangerous
The mountains seemed too high
But my dreams were slowly fading
As time went quickly by
So I held me breath with every step
Never knowing I would find

On the other side of doubt is faith
On the other side of pain lies strength
The journey may seem endless
And You know the road is rough
But on the other side of fear, is love

On the other side of doubt is faith
On the other side of pain lies strength
The journey may seem endless




And You know the road is rough
But on the other side of fear, is love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anne Murray's song The Other Side essentially talk about overcoming obstacles and fears in life. The song speaks about taking risks, pursuing dreams with determination, and having faith in oneself, irrespective of the challenges you may face. The opening verses talk about the various hurdles one may encounter during oneโ€™s life journey. Often, the journey may seem hopeless, and you may feel lost without any support or help. However, the song offers the listeners insight into how you can discover a new horizon by believing in oneself and exploring your heart's true desire. The lyrics encourage us to believe in our direction and not be afraid of new challenges.


The song progresses to discuss how the mountains we need to climb are only in our minds, meaning we create challenges for ourselves that do not exist. The risk involved is also only a figment of our imagination. Hence it's essential to listen to the inner voice instead of letting fear and doubts hold one back. The lyrics mention how, on the other side of doubt, lies faith, and on the other side of pain lies strength. The journey may seem tough, but on the other side of fear, you will find love.


The song's message encourages listeners to take a leap of faith, explore their true potential, and have faith in their ability to overcome whatever challenges they may come across. The lyrical interpretation of The Other Side's message is inspiring and empowering for those who face difficulties along their life journey.


Line by Line Meaning

Thought each life time, run rivers to cross
Throughout our lifetime, we will face challenges and obstacles (rivers to cross)


What if there's no life line and you're sinking or lost
Sometimes we may feel lost or unsupported, without a clear path forward


Just believe in your direction
Have faith in yourself and trust the choices you make


Let your heart explore
Follow your passions and interests, even if they lead you off the beaten path


Cause you can't reach new horizons, standing on the shore
To experience new opportunities, we have to take risks and venture out of our comfort zone


There are mountains, we need to climb
There will be challenges that require effort and perseverance to overcome (metaphorical mountains)


But the mountains standing in the way are only in our minds
Many of our perceived obstacles are self-created and can be overcome with a shift in perspective


And the risk of all
Despite the potential risks and uncertainties of taking action, it is still worth pursuing our dreams


So just listen to the voice that says, I'll catch you if you fall
We should trust in our own capabilities and have faith that we can handle whatever challenges come our way


On the other side of doubt is faith
When we overcome doubt or uncertainty, we can find a deeper sense of faith or trust in ourselves


On the other side of pain lies strength
Through difficult or painful experiences, we can develop resilience and inner strength


The journey may seem endless
While pursuing our goals, the path forward may appear long and daunting


And You know the road is rough
We acknowledge that the journey will not be easy or straightforward


But on the other side of fear, is love
By overcoming our fears, we can find love, joy, and fulfillment on the other side


For such a long time I put my dreams aside
The singer had previously neglected their dreams or passions for an extended period of time


The tides of change felt dangerous
The prospect of making a change or pursuing a new path can seem risky or uncertain


The mountains seemed too high
The challenges or obstacles to achieving their dreams appeared insurmountable


But my dreams were slowly fading, as time went quickly by
As time passed, the singer's desire to pursue their dreams was diminishing


So I held me breath with every step, never knowing I would find
Despite the uncertainty and difficulty of the journey, the singer kept moving forward and remained committed to their pursuit




Lyrics ยฉ Wixen Music Publishing, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: Joie Scott, Richard Wold

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Pondy Hsu

Through each life time, run rivers to cross
What if there's no life line and you're sinking or lost
Just believe in your direction and let your heart explore
'Cause you can't reach new horizons standing on the shore.

There are mountains we need to climb
But the mountains standing in that way are only in our minds
And the risks go nowhere it's the greatest races of all
so just listen to the voice that says
I'll catch you if you fall.

On the other side of doubt is faith
On the other side of pain lies strength
The journey may seem endless
when you know the road is rough
on the other side of fear is love.
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For such a long time, I put my dreams aside
The tides of change felt dangerous
The mountains seemed too high
But my dreams were slowly fading as time went quickly by
So I took a breath with every step
never knowing when I would find.

On the other side of doubt is faith
On the other side of pain lies strength
The journey may seem endless
when you know the road is rough
But on the other side of fear is love.

Oh On the other side of doubt is faith
On the other side of pain lies strength
The journey may seem endless
when you know the road is rough
but on the other side of fear is love
on the other side of fear is love.....



All comments from YouTube:

Christina Charland

I've been listening to this lady since 1978, on tv, in concert, at home, and in my car. I've never been disappointed!! She is also a very NICE person!!

Elan Chandler

Cristina Charland and a polite, wonderful golfer

Hamatie Jagroo

Sweet voice. I love every song this singer sang. So very melodious.

Doris Reynolds

Such a wonderful singer.ย  You have given so much pleasure to so many people with your singing.

Andy Arnold

yeah absolutely Iโ€™ve been married for 32years I was 24 and she was 20. She got cancer in 2020 I was totally lost without her. She took a major hit the treatment was horrible for her. I could do nothing to change any thing so I felt helpless..i miss her everyday. Mothers are the glue that holds everyone together. seeing this makes me miss her even more I come to this page all the time just to have that nostalgia

Tim Woodiwiss

Tremendous! What a gopefilled message, and such a beautiful melody.

Rawle Persad

There's no other like her, the greatest.

Glori E

Personally, I think she's the greatest singer.

Hannes Uttke

Absolutely!

Pablo Malaga

Very Good but I think Karen Carpenter was even better

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