The Other Side
Astha Tamang-Maskey Lyrics


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lights turn green but you still don't move
Broken lines of fate,
That don't seem to prove
Shoes that fit,
but you choose to walk barefeet.
So now, look you've just missed the last
seat.
And then you.
Name me
Judge me
Tell me that I'm on "The other side".
But maybe someday
You'll have the courage
To cross the road?
Words of secrecy
Yet they still leave your lips.
You try to flow like a river
But you're stuck, get the hint.
Big talk of big things,
But no steps that lead forward,
You're just cruising on a sinking boat
with an ego drilled hole.
And then you.
Name me
Judge me
Tell me that I'm on "The other side".
But maybe someday
You'll have the courage
To cross the road?
Will you cross the road?
I'm on the other side.
Will you have the courage,




will you cross the road?
Cause I'm on the other side.

Overall Meaning

The song "The Other Side" by Astha Tamang-Maskey tells a story of someone who is stuck in their ways and afraid to take risks. The lyrics describe the person as someone who is not moving forward in life and is content with just cruising along. The song also reveals the judgment and criticism that the person receives from others for being on the "other side", implying that they are not on the same path as everyone else.


The lyrics use imagery to convey the idea that the person is trapped in their own mindset. The broken lines of fate suggest that the person is not following the predetermined path that is expected of them. The shoes that fit but the choice to walk barefoot represent the idea that the person has everything they need to succeed but is not taking advantage of it. The sinking boat with an ego drilled hole represents the self-destructive nature of the person's behavior.


The chorus of the song reflects the judgment the person receives from others, but also offers hope for change. The singer suggests that maybe someday, the person will have the courage to "cross the road" and forge a new path for themselves.


Overall, "The Other Side" is a deeply introspective and thought-provoking song that explores the themes of risk-taking, self-discovery, and personal growth.


Line by Line Meaning

lights turn green but you still don't move
Despite opportunities presented, you remain stagnant and do not make progress.


Broken lines of fate, that don't seem to prove
The paths meant for you seem unclear and aimless.


Shoes that fit, but you choose to walk barefeet.
Opportunities fit for you present themselves, but you disregard them for something less fitting.


So now, look you've just missed the last seat.
Your inaction has caused you to miss out on an opportunity.


And then you. Name me. Judge me. Tell me that I'm on 'The other side'.
You are judged for being different from the norm and not following the crowd.


But maybe someday you'll have the courage to cross the road?
Perhaps one day you will step out of your comfort zone and take a chance.


Words of secrecy yet they still leave your lips.
You speak of secrets but do not keep them private.


You try to flow like a river, but you're stuck, get the hint.
You attempt to go with the flow but are unable to move forward due to being stuck in a situation.


Big talk of big things, but no steps that lead forward.
You speak of grand ideas and ambitions, but fail to take action to achieve them.


You're just cruising on a sinking boat with an ego drilled hole.
You are blindly moving forward without recognizing the flaws within yourself.


Will you cross the road? Cause I'm on the other side.
Will you have the bravery to take risks and move towards progress? Because I already have.




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