Brian Transeau (born Brian Wayne Transeau on October 4, 1971, in Rockville,… Read Full Bio ↴Brian Transeau (born Brian Wayne Transeau on October 4, 1971, in Rockville, Maryland) is an American musician who records under the stage name BT. Classically trained from the age of 13, he attended Berklee College of Music in Boston for one year before dropping out and moving to Los Angeles, California, and then back to Washington, D.C..

From an early age, BT demonstrated a remarkable aptitude for playing and understanding classical music. He was heavily influenced by avant-garde and romantic composers such as Stravinsky, Bartok, Debussy and Rachmaninov. His biggest influences, however, were from everyday sounds that most would take for granted, from noticing the meter of the grandfather clock in the foyer to the micro-rhythms of crickets and cicadas to the ambience of passing trains at night.

The drive to actualize the tools BT envisions has led to his evolution as one of the most cutting-edge programmers and technologists in music today. He has expanded this reach into a visionary software venture, Sonik Architects which launched its critically- and commercially-acclaimed iPhone application, Sonifi™.

Brian Transeau is the father of a young daughter, Kaia. He lives and composes his works in his Los Angeles home/studio in which he has a few Apple G5's and 8 AMD dual-core Opteron 64-bit desktops which he uses for his techno-wizardry.

BT has released 8 albums and has scored over a dozen films. His most critically acclaimed album, "This Binary Universe" (released August 29, 2006), was composed in 5.1 surround sound and contains animated videos for each song, presenting a new way of experiencing music.

BT works with multiple computers and the CSound programming language to help craft his work. He also owns a company, Sonik Architects, which develops both VST and VSTi programs which he uses in his own productions.

See You On the Other Side
BT Lyrics

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Look at you, stood there
With the sunlight in your head
Stand by me
You know there's something in the air
Oh no

Did you stick around cause there's something else to learn
Or do you run to the other side where the grass is always greener?

If you think you're all I'd see
Just a spark is all you need
Disappointment, slow the motion
But you're curious inside
Cast your eyes on question one
Silver clouds are drifting by

Take a jump and let it go
Or life will be the same

Overall Meaning

The song "See You On the Other Side" by BT talks about the decision-making process that one goes through when faced with a difficult situation. The lyrics suggest that the grass always seems greener on the other side, but sticking around to learn something new or taking a risk and making a leap could potentially lead to something better. The opening lines "Look at you, stood there / With the sunlight in your head / Stand by me" paint a picture of someone in a moment of warmth and positivity. However, the following line "You know there's something in the air" hints that something is not quite right.

The song then moves forward with the lyrics "Did you stick around cause there's something else to learn / Or do you run to the other side where the grass is always greener?" indicating that there is a choice to be made about whether to stay and learn or to run towards something that may not necessarily be better. The lines "If you think you're all I'd see / Just a spark is all you need / Disappointment, slow the motion / But you're curious inside" suggest that sometimes the smallest opportunity can be all that is needed to change one's perspective, but that disappointment can also slow down progress. The chorus "Cast your eyes on question one / Silver clouds are drifting by / Take a jump and let it go / Or life will be the same" encourages taking risks and venturing into the unknown in order to avoid staying stagnant.

The song provides a powerful message about making choices and taking risks, but also acknowledges the potential for disappointment and the struggle that comes with change. The lyrics remind us that there is always something to be learned from our experiences, but that we must be willing to take a leap of faith in order to grow.

Line by Line Meaning

Look at you, stood there
Observing and acknowledging the presence of the person in front of him/her

With the sunlight in your head
The person seems to be in a positive mindset, radiating with hope and warmth

Stand by me
Asking the person to be there to support and guide him/her through any upcoming adversities

You know there's something in the air
The intuition that perceives a positive energy or a good sign of something to come

Oh no
An expression of both excitement and nervousness for what lies ahead

Did you stick around cause there's something else to learn
Questioning the person's motivations for being here, either to gain more knowledge or to avoid missing out on something else

Or do you run to the other side where the grass is always greener?
Presenting the possibility of the person leaving for a new situation, but not necessarily one that's any better

If you think you're all I'd see
Not wanting to be underestimated or seen as one-dimensional by the person

Just a spark is all you need
Encouraging the person to ignite their passions and talents to become something bigger

Disappointment, slow the motion
Acknowledging the potential for setbacks, but not letting them diminish the momentum of what's been started

But you're curious inside
Noticing the person's innate desire to explore and learn more

Cast your eyes on question one
Urging the person to revisit their true motivations and intentions for being here before moving forward

Silver clouds are drifting by
A reminder that everything in life is constantly in flux and that opportunity and change are both fleeting and abundant

Take a jump and let it go
Suggesting that the person take a leap of faith, confident in their ability to adapt and thrive

Or life will be the same
Implying that without taking risks and embracing change, the person's life will remain stagnant and unfulfilled

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