The Other Side
Blackmore's Night Lyrics
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I can see the spirits start to rise
Trail of sparkle in the dead of night
From afar, from the other side.
Fading laughter in the ever after
I remember when the time ran out
Night was falling, shadows were crawling
I still wear the symbol of our memory
Weaved in gold, in a painted braid
Round my finger, never ending circle
Like your memory, from the other side.
From the other side
From the other side
From the other side
From the other side
From the other side
From the other side
The lyrics to Blackmore's Night's song The Other Side speak of a connection between two worlds: the physical world we inhabit and the spiritual realm that exists beyond it. The singer in the song is looking up at a shooting star and wonders if it could be a message from the other side. They can see the spirits around them starting to rise, and there is a trail of sparkle in the night sky. Despite being physically apart, there is a connection between the singer and those on the other side.
The second verse speaks of memories and the ever after. We get the impression that someone close to the singer has passed away and now resides on the other side. They recall a time when the person was still alive and how they would call to them from the other side. The singer still wears a symbol of their memory in the form of a painted braid of gold around their finger. This never-ending circle symbolizes both eternity and the undying memory of the person who has passed on.
Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to those we have lost and the idea that they are still with us, even if we cannot see them. It is a song about hope, connection, and the belief that there is more to life than just the physical world we can see and touch.
Line by Line Meaning
Shooting star, could you be a message?
Could this shooting star be a sign or message from the great beyond?
I can see the spirits start to rise
I can feel the presence of spirits starting to emerge.
Trail of sparkle in the dead of night
A bright and shiny trail emerges in the dark, still of night.
From afar, from the other side.
This occurrence seems to be from a distant, otherworldly place.
Fading laughter in the ever after
The memories of our joy and laughter are fading away into the afterlife.
I remember when the time ran out
I recall the moment when your time on this earth ended.
Night was falling, shadows were crawling
As the night approached, darkness and shadows loomed ominously.
You were calling from the other side.
It felt as though I could hear your call from beyond.
I still wear the symbol of our memory
I continue to hold onto tangible items that remind me of our time together.
Weaved in gold, in a painted braid
The item I wear is intricately woven and decorated with gold.
Round my finger, never-ending circle
The item is a ring that symbolizes an unending circle of memories.
Like your memory, from the other side.
Alike to my memories of you, this item feels as though it's also from the other side.
From the other side
This phrase refers to the ever present feeling that one is reaching out to or experiencing something beyond the physical world.
Writer(s): Ritchie Blackmore, Candice Night
Contributed by Keira G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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trollstjerne
Wonderful song with great melodies.
9496Tull
Love this band. Great stuff
dolitsa
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Didier Grand
Magnifique ! Tous leurs albums sont d une richesse Incroyable. Ils nous surprennent par ces superbes interprétations.
Iulian Lalu
Great music as always
Carolina Cambronero
I love this one!
TheTRUTH
NICE NICE NICE!! Will get this album for sure!
Otto Nomicus
This is a good one. A very nice example of the genre.
Krysta Davis
Great Music