On March 19, 2013, Brendan James announced a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to promote his new album. James raised $33,948, surpassing his goal, during the three week campaign. The album, titled "Simplify", was released on August 6, 2013.
other side
Brendan James Lyrics
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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
The lyrics of Brendan James's song Other Side narrate the story of the artist's transformative journey from being a child full of fear to a confident and proud adult. The opening line establishes the theme of the song, "I was a child once, the fear of the world in my eyes" and captures the universal experience of growing up anxious and uncertain about life. The next line, "Far from the safety of the other side," alludes to a place of comfort that seems unreachable, a place of freedom from fear and anxiety. The artist then reminisces about his childhood, where he learned basic things such as coloring and tying shoelaces, admitting that like all other children, he was afraid of growing up.
The chorus of the song expresses gratitude towards the artist's parents, who despite any hardships they faced, never stopped believing in their child. James's father walking out from his life hurt him, but he transformed the pain into strength that has brought him to where he is today. The line, "for all the preachers and the teachers now, for all the ones who never let me down" speaks to the gratitude he holds for those who support him as he reflects on his present position, "so satisfied, so full of pride, standing here on the other side."
In conclusion, the lyrics of Other Side describe the personal growth experience of Brendan James, taking the listener on a journey through his past traumas and how they shaped him into the self-confident and proud man he is today. It emphasizes the importance of the support system and how the hardships in life can be transformed into real-life experience that makes us stronger.
Line by Line Meaning
I was a child once
I had innocence and naivety at one point in time
The fear of the world in my eyes
I was full of apprehension due to the dangers and uncertainties of life
Far from the safety of the other side
I felt insecure, vulnerable and out of my comfort zone
I colored by numbers
I followed the set of predetermined rules and instructions given to me
Learned how to tie my own shoes
I overcame trivial struggles through learning and development
Like all the others
I was just a normal person with common experiences
I was just afraid I'd make it through
I had fears and doubts but still kept pushing to get through
Oh mother look how your boy turned out
I have succeeded and become someone my mother can be proud of
300 miles from that small town
I have moved out and started a new journey, far from my small town
You never stopped believing
My mother continued to have faith in me, even when times were tough
Oh daddy it hurt to watch you walkin' out
My father's departure was emotionally distressing for me
But understand it made me stronger now
The difficult situations I have been through have helped me grow and become stronger
And so satisfied
I am content with my current situation
And so full of pride
I have achieved my goals and accomplishments, and I am proud of myself
Thank you here from From the other side
I am grateful for where I am today, despite the hardships I have faced
For all the preachers and the teachers now
I am thankful for the guidance and support given by the spiritual leaders and educators in my life
For all the ones who never let me down
I appreciate the people who always had my back and never gave up on me
So satisfied
I feel content with my current situation
So full of pride
I am proud of myself and my achievements
Taking my time
I am moving forward at my own pace
There's nothing to fear
I have overcome my fears and I have nothing to be scared of
There's nothing to worry about
I am not anxious or anxious about anything
On the other side
In this new phase of life that I have reached
I remember when I thought I'd never find.
I recall the times when I felt hopeless and thought that I would never achieve my goals
The other side
The place where I am now, far from where I started
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BILLY MANN, BRENDAN JAMES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MemyBlink
i love this artist, thank you for putting these songs on youtube :)
Rockstar
This guy gives me hope
TheBPNYboyz
Cheers mate