The Other Side
Brendan James Lyrics


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I was a child once
The fear of the world in my eyes
Far from the safety of the other side
I colored by numbers
Learned how to tie my own shoes
Like all the others
I was just
Afraid I'd make it through

[Chorus]
Oh mother look how your boy turned out
300 miles from that small town
You never stopped believing
Oh daddy
It hurt to watch you walkin' out
But understand it made me stronger now
And so satisfied
And so full of pride
Thank you
Here from
From the other side

Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh

I'll always remember the kids that I mean they've been
11 yrs old and I could
Could not fit in
But I made it through high school
And college according to plan
The pressure was never greater to become a man
Would I become a man?

[Chorus]

Mother look how your boy turned out.
300 miles from that small town
Daddy it hurt to watch u walkin' out
Hear the piano do the cryin' out
For all the preachers and the teachers now
For all the ones who never let me down

So satisfied
So full of pride
Standing here on
On the other side
Thank you here from
From the other side

Here on the other side
Taking my time
There's nothing to fear
There's nothing to worry about
On the other side





I remember when I thought I'd never find.
The other side

Overall Meaning

In Brendan James's song "The Other Side," the artist reflects on his own personal growth and development as he transitioned from childhood to adulthood. The song opens with the artist describing himself as a fearful child, intimidated by the world around him and desperate for safety. However, despite his fears and doubts, he was able to grow and mature, learning how to tie his own shoes and navigate the challenges of childhood alongside his peers.


The chorus of the song serves as a tribute to the artist's parents, as he reflects on how their love and support helped him overcome the obstacles of his youth. He sings, "Oh mother look how your boy turned out / 300 miles from that small town / You never stopped believing / Oh daddy / It hurt to watch you walkin' out / But understand it made me stronger now / And so satisfied / And so full of pride / Thank you / Here from / From the other side." Through these lyrics, James acknowledges the sacrifices his parents made for him and expresses his gratitude for their unwavering support.


The song's bridge provides a more universal message, as James acknowledges the role that various authority figures played in his personal growth. He sings, "Hear the piano do the cryin' out / For all the preachers and the teachers now / For all the ones who never let me down." Through these lyrics, James acknowledges the importance of the community that helped him become the person he is today.


Overall, "The Other Side" is a powerful testament to personal growth and the importance of community support. Through his lyrics, Brendan James captures the struggles and triumphs that are an inherent part of the human experience.


Line by Line Meaning

I was a child once
I had a time in my life when I was young


The fear of the world in my eyes
I felt scared and nervous about the world around me


Far from the safety of the other side
I was not in a place where I felt safe and secure


I colored by numbers
I followed rules and instructions to the letter


Learned how to tie my own shoes
I learned how to do things on my own, like tying my shoes


Like all the others
I was similar to everyone else


I was just
I was simply


Afraid I'd make it through
I was scared I wouldn't succeed in life


Oh mother look how your boy turned out
Mom, look at me now and how I've changed


300 miles from that small town
I've come a long way from where I started


You never stopped believing
You always had faith in me


Oh daddy
Father,


It hurt to watch you walkin' out
I was upset when you left me


But understand it made me stronger now
But I know now that it helped me grow stronger


And so satisfied
And now I feel content


And so full of pride
And I'm very proud


Thank you
Thank you for everything you've done for me


Here from
Speaking to you now from


From the other side
A different perspective on my life now


I'll always remember the kids that I mean they've been
I always remember the kids who I used to know


11 yrs old and I could
I was 11 years old and I could not


Could not fit in
Fit in with the other children


But I made it through high school
But I managed to finish high school


And college according to plan
And I followed through with my plans to go to college


The pressure was never greater to become a man
I felt a lot of pressure to become a responsible adult


Would I become a man?
I wondered if I would be able to become a responsible adult


Hear the piano do the cryin' out
The piano is playing a sad tune


For all the preachers and the teachers now
This song is dedicated to all the people who have helped me along the way


For all the ones who never let me down
I'm grateful to all the people who have supported me


So satisfied
I feel content and fulfilled now


So full of pride
And I'm very proud of what I've achieved


Standing here on
Here I am now, standing on


On the other side
A different perspective on my life now


Thank you here from
Thank you for everything from


Here on the other side
I'm now in a different place in my life


Taking my time
I'm moving forward slowly and steadily


There's nothing to fear
I'm no longer scared or nervous about the future


There's nothing to worry about
I have no need to worry


I remember when I thought I'd never find.
I remember when I thought I would never be able to find a better place in my life




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BILLY MANN, BRENDAN JAMES

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Comments from YouTube:

@Amz5981

Brendan is my favorite singer/songwriter and I think this song epitomizes everything that is amazing about him. The lyrics are written masterfully, the melody is crafted intricately, and the emotions are displayed so genuinely. It's perfection in every sense of the word!

@_missreverie_

He storytells when he sings, and he's got some real music soul. I've got his songs on my phone!! <3 ya brendan!

@TheMmusiicc

I love this song! Could listen to it all day and night long :)

@crossbutterfinger

i will never get tired of your music that's for sure!

@astdaug

One word - MASTERPIECE!

@glenns7091

Love this song!

@ivony5

So Jazzy. You've got some serious soul!

@pvelez89

found him when this song was free single on iTunes. unbelievable musician

@randalltangnyc

He's playing at the High Line on Thursday... yes, I'll be there

@lauriemillard2229

what a gift he has. may God bless the messages he sends. truly talented.

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