The Other Side
Bruno Mars Lyrics


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Truth of the matter is I'm complicated
You're as straight as they come
You go 'bout your day baby
While I hide from the sun

It's better if you don't understand
'Cause you won't know what it's like
Until you try

You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole life time
But you just gotta decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other
Waiting on the other side

We would live forever
Who could ask for more
You could die if you wanted
But baby what for

It's better if you don't understand
And you won't know what it's like
Until you try

You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole life time
But you just gotta decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other
Waiting on the other side

If they say life's a dream
Call this insomnia
'Cause this ain't Wonderland
It damn sure ain't Narnia
And once you cross the line
You can't change your mind
Yeah I'm a monster
But I'm no Frankenstein
And quite frankly
I've been feeling insane in between my eyes
I really can't explain what I feel inside
If you knew what I was you'd run and hide
Many have tried to go into the night
Cross over the line and come back alive
But that's the price we pay when we living on the other side

You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole life time
But you just gotta decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other
Waiting on the other side

It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand




It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand

Overall Meaning

"The Other Side" is a song by Bruno Mars that features CeeLo Green and B.o.B. The song is an upbeat, pop-infused track that explores the complexities of a relationship between two people with different personalities. The lyrics describe the singer as "complicated" and his partner as "straight as they come," highlighting the differences between them.


The song also touches on the idea of taking risks and stepping out of one's comfort zone, as the singer encourages his partner to "cross the line" and join him on the "other side." The phrase "waiting on the other side" can be interpreted as waiting for the partner to take a chance on the relationship and join him in exploring the unknown.


The lyrics "If they say life's a dream, call this insomnia" suggest that the singer is living in a world that feels surreal and unattainable. He feels like he is on the other side of reality, and once his partner decides to join him, they will be able to live "forever." The line "And quite frankly, I've been feeling insane in between my eyes" further reinforces his feeling of being trapped in his own mind and the emotional weight he carries.


Overall, "The Other Side" is a song about taking risks and fully diving into a relationship. It is a reminder that sometimes the things we fear the most can lead to the most rewarding experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Truth of the matter is I'm complicated
I'm a complex individual and it's not easy to understand me.


You're as straight as they come
You are simple and straightforward.


You go 'bout your day baby
You live your life without worrying about anything else.


While I hide from the sun
I avoid the brightness of life and its challenges.


It's better if you don't understand
It's easier for you not to comprehend the complications of my life.


'Cause you won't know what it's like
You won't ever experience my life the way I do.


Until you try
You won't understand until you have experienced it yourself.


You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
I'll be here to offer you something different.


And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
You just need to step outside of your comfort zone.


I could wait a whole life time
I am patient enough to wait for you to make a leap of faith.


But you just gotta decide
It's up to you to choose which path you want to take.


We would live forever
We could have an everlasting life.


Who could ask for more
There's nothing else we could wish for.


You could die if you wanted
You could choose the easy way out by not fighting for a better life.


But baby what for
What's the point of giving up on life?


If they say life's a dream
If people say that life is like a dream.


Call this insomnia
Then I must be an insomniac because I can't sleep due to the uncertainties of life.


'Cause this ain't Wonderland
The reality of life isn't what we fantasize it to be.


It damn sure ain't Narnia
Life isn't a fairytale world like Narnia either.


And once you cross the line
Once you make a change in your life,


You can't change your mind
You can't go back to your previous life once you've made a change.


Yeah I'm a monster
I may seem scary or unapproachable to others.


But I'm no Frankenstein
However, I'm not just a creation Frankenstein's Monster, but rather a product of my experiences and circumstances of life.


And quite frankly
Honestly,


I've been feeling insane in between my eyes
I feel like I'm losing my sanity from the stress and anxiety.


I really can't explain what I feel inside
I can't find the words to describe the emotions that I am experiencing.


If you knew what I was you'd run and hide
If you knew what I really am, you would avoid me.


Many have tried to go into the night
Many people have attempted to find a better life outside of their comfort zone.


Cross over the line and come back alive
Few succeed in changing their lives for the better.


But that's the price we pay when we living on the other side
But that's the cost of pursuing a life that's different from what we know.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ari Levine, Bruno Mars, Jeremy Ruzumna, Johnny Wicks, Joshua Lopez, Kaveh Rastegar, Michael Caren, Patrick Stumph, Peter Gene Hernandez, Philip Martin II Lawrence, Robert Ray Jr Simmons

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~LYRICS~
Truth of the matter is I'm complicated
You're as straight as they come
You go 'bout your day, baby
While I hide from the sun

[Pre-Chorus]
It's better if you don't understand
'Cause you won't know what it's like until you try

[Chorus]
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole lifetime
But you just gotta decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other
Waiting on the other side

[Verse 2]
We would live forever
Who could ask for more?
You could die if you wanted
But baby, what for?

[Pre-Chorus]
It's better if you don't understand
And you won't know what it's like until you try

[Chorus]
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole lifetime
But you just got to decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other
Waiting on the other side

[Verse 3]
If they say life's a dream, call this insomnia
'Cause this ain't Wonderland, it damn sure ain't Narnia
And once you cross the line, you can't change your mind
Yeah, I'm a monster, but I'm no Frankenstein

And quite frankly, I've been feelin' insane in between my eyes
I really can't explain what I feel inside
If you knew what I was, you would run and hide
Many have tried to go into the night
And cross over the line, and come back alive
But that's the price we paying when we living on the other side

[Chorus]
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole lifetime
But you just gotta decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other
Waiting on the other side

[Outro]
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand



All comments from YouTube:

@iloveminyoongi

one of the MOST underated Bruno Mars song

@RickyRegal.

There's a ton more
Calling all my lovelies, too good to say goodbye, Runaway baby, perm, straight up and down, chunky, rest of my life, Never say you cant, our first time, dance in the mirror, moonshine, Natalie, there's obviously more I just can't think right now 😂

@youarelife3437

Better if the haters dont understand.....😂

@Jazmintalent

@Mohit K omg yes

@johndmapa6275

The fact this has 47M views and you calling it underwater says a lot about Bruno, he’s just that good.

@youarelife3437

@John D Mapa Underwater😂 what?

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@sthefanylima2232

10 anos depois e eu aqui novamente … sentimento único. ❤️

@mewryjoycecorreiamodesto7931

Digo o mesmo ♥️♥️♥️♥️

@YOUYOU002

👁️👄👁️

@jamesw5287

One of the most underrated Bruno songs. He and his team are so talented and skilled. Truly inspiring.

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