The Other Side
Anti-Heros Lyrics


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Not gonna say what I'm thinking about to you, and if you stay like that then we are through
Cause life is not a trial run I know I've just begun to find each answer from each day anew
We cannot forget what we have learned We won't compromise what we have earned
Well most people I know are bores, and giving up won't end our wars
We'll never join the ones whose backs have turned

(Chorus)
{You got 2 sides to every story 2 sides to every lie
You come looking for me that where ill be on the other side}

You'll never get the true story from the press, On the streets is where we're at our best
It's hard to read the changing times, but judging from obvious signs help you learn a bit more than the rest
Try to read the answer in my eyes, Might find yourself thinking about your lies




Cause I don't wear a plastic mask, I might tell you if you ask
No one wins when no one ever tries

Overall Meaning

In Anti-Heroes' song The Other Side, the singer is calling out someone for refusing to communicate and make an effort in their relationship. They refuse to express their thoughts and feelings, causing a breakdown in communication, and ultimately resulting in the end of the relationship. The singer acknowledges that life is not a trial run and emphasizes the importance of learning from each day. They believe that we should never forget what we have learned and should never compromise what we have earned.


The song then goes on to reflect on the nature of society, stating that many people are boring, and that giving up won't end the wars that we face. The chorus emphasizes the idea that there are two sides to every story, and that one should not solely rely on the media for the truth. The singer reminds us to look beyond the surface and to read between the lines when trying to understand the truth. The song closes with a call to action stating that no one wins when no one ever tries.


Line by Line Meaning

Not gonna say what I'm thinking about to you, and if you stay like that then we are through
I won't express my thoughts to you if you won't change your behavior; if you don't, then our relationship is over.


Cause life is not a trial run I know I've just begun to find each answer from each day anew
I understand that life is not a practice session and that every day is a challenge to solve new problems and gain knowledge.


We cannot forget what we have learned We won't compromise what we have earned
We shouldn't neglect the lessons we've learned, and we won't barter with what we have achieved.


Well most people I know are bores, and giving up won't end our wars
Most people around me are uninteresting, and surrendering won't help us win our battles.


We'll never join the ones whose backs have turned
We won't collaborate with those who have deserted us.


You got 2 sides to every story 2 sides to every lie You come looking for me that where ill be on the other side
Each story has two facets, and so do lies. If you search for me, I'll be on the opposing side.


You'll never get the true story from the press, On the streets is where we're at our best
The media will never divulge the accurate tale; we thrive on the streets, where the action is.


It's hard to read the changing times, but judging from obvious signs help you learn a bit more than the rest
Although it is difficult to stay up to date with shifting times, acknowledging telltale signs can help you gain more insight than others.


Try to read the answer in my eyes, Might find yourself thinking about your lies
Look into my eyes to apprehend the truth, and you may discover that you've been deceiving yourself.


Cause I don't wear a plastic mask, I might tell you if you ask
I don't conceal my true self behind a façade; inquire, and I may reveal my true feelings.


No one wins when no one ever tries
Nobody emerges victorious when no one puts in effort to triumph.




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