The Other Side
Bingham Ryan Lyrics


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Every time I turn around
A man tries to get me down
I just can't see your face
I'm blinded by the sun, living on the run
And I can't remember this place

Take me to the other side
Wind, won't you let me ride?
Take me to the other side, oh pretty mama
And on the wind won't you let me ride?

'Cause every time I turn around
A man's trying to get me down
I just can't see your face
I'm driving on the river, tires on my Mercedes gone
Now it's time to put the hammer down

Won't you take me to the other side?
Let me go when I'm high
Well, take me to the other side, oh pretty mama
And on the wind won't you let me ride?

Cowboy's your given name
Nothing ever stays the same
'Cept the rain falling down
You can't keep from goin'
No, the wind is always damn cold
It's time to put the hammer down

Won't you take me to the other side?
And let me go when I'm high
Well, take me to the other side, oh pretty mama
And on the wind won't you let me ride?





Well, won't you take me to the other side?
And on the wind won't you let me ride?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Other Side are evocative of escape and freedom, with the singer seeking to be transported to a place where they can feel free and unencumbered, away from the challenges of their current life. The song begins with the singer feeling weighed down by the pressures of life, with a man trying to get them down, and the sun blinding their view so that they can't see clearly. The image of living on the run creates a sense of urgency and a need to escape.


The chorus of the song provides the central theme of the lyrics, with the singer begging to be taken to the other side, where they can ride on the wind and be free. The repetition of the plea underscores how intense the yearning is and creates a sense of desperation. The metaphor of the wind as a means of escape reinforces the sense of freedom.


The final verse returns to the singer's personal struggles, with the added detail that they are a cowboy who can't keep from going, and the wind is always cold. The repetition of the line "It's time to put the hammer down" creates a sense of determination and purpose, as though the singer is ready to take action and move forward. The final plea to be taken to the other side is even more urgent, because now the singer has a clearer sense of where they want to go.


Line by Line Meaning

Every time I turn around
I feel like someone is always trying to bring me down and I can't escape it


A man tries to get me down
I feel like there are people specifically targeting me and trying to make me fail


I just can't see your face
I am so lost and overwhelmed that I can't even remember the person I am searching for


I'm blinded by the sun, living on the run
I am constantly on the move, living in the sun's blinding light, trying to escape my problems


And I can't remember this place
I am so disoriented that I can't even remember where I am or how I got here


Take me to the other side
I am desperate for a change and need to escape to a different reality


Wind, won't you let me ride?
I am seeking a force that can carry me away from my problems and let me escape


I'm driving on the river, tires on my Mercedes gone
I am in a fast car driving recklessly, living dangerously and without regard for my possessions


Now it's time to put the hammer down
I am ready to take action and go full speed ahead towards something new


Cowboy's your given name
I am a person who lives life by their own rules and does not conform to societal norms


Nothing ever stays the same
Life is constantly changing, and I must adapt to survive


'Cept the rain falling down
The only constant in life is the unpredictable nature of the natural world


You can't keep from goin'
I cannot stay in one place, I am always moving and exploring


No, the wind is always damn cold
Even when I find a new place to go, the challenges will always be there to greet me


And let me go when I'm high
I want to experience life to the fullest and not let anyone or anything hold me back


Well, take me to the other side, oh pretty mama
I am asking a higher power to take me where I need to go and give me what I need


And on the wind won't you let me ride?
I need the help of the natural elements to carry me to a better life




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KIM A BINGHAM

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