The Other Side
B.o.B/Bruno Mars/Cee Lo Green Lyrics


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Truth of the matter is I'm complicated
You're as straight as they come
You go 'bout your day baby
While I hide from the sun

It's better if you don't understand
'Cause you won't know what it's like
Until you try

You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole life time
But you just gotta decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other
Waiting on the other side

We would live forever
Who could ask for more
You could die if you wanted
But baby what for

It's better if you don't understand
And you won't know what it's like
Until you try

You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole life time
But you just gotta decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other
Waiting on the other side

If they say life's a dream
Call this insomnia
'Cause this ain't Wonderland
It damn sure ain't Narnia
And once you cross the line
You can't change your mind
Yeah I'm a monster
But I'm no Frankenstein
And quite frankly
I've been feeling insane in between my eyes
I really can't explain what I feel inside
If you knew what I was you'd run and hide
Many have tried to go into the night
Cross over the line and come back alive
But that's the price we pay when we living on the other side

You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole life time
But you just gotta decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other
Waiting on the other side

It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand




It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand

Overall Meaning

"The Other Side" by B.o.B, Bruno Mars, and Cee Lo Green is a song about the complexity of life and relationships. The lyrics express the idea that the singer is complicated and hiding from the world, while the other person is straightforward and living life without any complications. Despite the differences, the singer has been waiting for the other person on the other side and wants them to cross the line and experience life from their perspective.


The song talks about the concept of the grass being greener on the other side, with the singer acknowledging that the other person won't understand what life is like until they try it. The lyrics also touch on the idea of immortality and how it's better to live forever with someone than to go through life alone. The idea is further emphasized by the line "If they say life's a dream, call this insomnia," which suggests that living forever and experiencing life to the fullest is more like a dream than a nightmare.


The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's willingness to wait for the other person to cross the line and experience life together. The lines "It's better if you don't understand" are also repeated, suggesting that the complexities of life are difficult to comprehend and that it's better to experience them firsthand.


Line by Line Meaning

Truth of the matter is I'm complicated
I have complex feelings and thoughts that may be difficult to understand


You're as straight as they come
You are a straightforward person with simple thoughts and feelings


You go 'bout your day baby while I hide from the sun
You live your life comfortably in the light while I prefer to stay hidden in the shadows


It's better if you don't understand
It's easier for you if you don't try to comprehend my feelings and situation


Cause you wont know what it's like until you try
You can't fully understand my experience without experiencing it yourself


You know I, I've been waiting on the other side and you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I've been waiting for you to take the risk and join me in the unfamiliar and uncertain side of life


I could wait a whole life time but you just gotta decide
I'm willing to be patient, but ultimately it's up to you to make the choice to join me or not


We would live forever, Who could ask for more, You could die if you wanted, But baby what for
We could have an eternal and adventurous life together; why give up and die when there is so much to experience?


If they say life's a dream call this insomnia, 'Cause this ain't Wonderland it damn sure ain't Narnia
Life is not always a wonderful fantasy, it can be tiring and monotonous like insomnia, and it's not always magical like Wonderland or Narnia


And once you cross the line you can't change your mind, Yeah I'm a monster but I'm no Frankenstein
Once you make the decision to join me, there's no turning back, even though I may seem scary, I won't force you to stay like Frankenstein's monster


And quite frankly, I've been feeling insane in between my eyes, I really cant explain what I feel inside
To be honest, I'm feeling crazy and confused about my own emotions and I can't fully express or understand them


If you knew what I was you's would run and hide
If you understood the depth of my situation and my true self, you would be scared and back away


Many have tried to go into the night, cross over the line and come back alive, But that's the price we pay when we living on the other side
Others have attempted to join me on this uncertain journey but it comes with risks and challenges that may be too much for some


It's better if you don't understand
Reiterated for emphasis, it's easier for you to not try to comprehend my situation




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ari Levine, Bruno Mars, Jeremy Ruzumna, Johnny Wicks, Joshua Lopez, Kaveh Rastegar, Michael Caren, Patrick Stumph, Peter Gene Hernandez, Philip Martin II Lawrence, Robert Ray Jr Simmons

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~LYRICS~
Truth of the matter is I'm complicated
You're as straight as they come
You go 'bout your day, baby
While I hide from the sun

[Pre-Chorus]
It's better if you don't understand
'Cause you won't know what it's like until you try

[Chorus]
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole lifetime
But you just gotta decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other
Waiting on the other side

[Verse 2]
We would live forever
Who could ask for more?
You could die if you wanted
But baby, what for?

[Pre-Chorus]
It's better if you don't understand
And you won't know what it's like until you try

[Chorus]
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole lifetime
But you just got to decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other
Waiting on the other side

[Verse 3]
If they say life's a dream, call this insomnia
'Cause this ain't Wonderland, it damn sure ain't Narnia
And once you cross the line, you can't change your mind
Yeah, I'm a monster, but I'm no Frankenstein

And quite frankly, I've been feelin' insane in between my eyes
I really can't explain what I feel inside
If you knew what I was, you would run and hide
Many have tried to go into the night
And cross over the line, and come back alive
But that's the price we paying when we living on the other side

[Chorus]
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole lifetime
But you just gotta decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other
Waiting on the other side

[Outro]
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand



All comments from YouTube:

@iloveminyoongi

one of the MOST underated Bruno Mars song

@RickyRegal.

There's a ton more
Calling all my lovelies, too good to say goodbye, Runaway baby, perm, straight up and down, chunky, rest of my life, Never say you cant, our first time, dance in the mirror, moonshine, Natalie, there's obviously more I just can't think right now 😂

@youarelife3437

Better if the haters dont understand.....😂

@Jazmintalent

@Mohit K omg yes

@johndmapa6275

The fact this has 47M views and you calling it underwater says a lot about Bruno, he’s just that good.

@youarelife3437

@John D Mapa Underwater😂 what?

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@sthefanylima2232

10 anos depois e eu aqui novamente … sentimento único. ❤️

@mewryjoycecorreiamodesto7931

Digo o mesmo ♥️♥️♥️♥️

@YOUYOU002

👁️👄👁️

@jamesw5287

One of the most underrated Bruno songs. He and his team are so talented and skilled. Truly inspiring.

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