The Other Side
Bruno Mars feat. Cee Lo Green & B.o.B Lyrics
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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
The song "The Other Side" is a collaboration between Bruno Mars, Cee Lo Green, and B.o.B. The song's lyrics explore the differences between two people in a relationship. The singer is "complicated" and "hides from the sun," while the other person is "straight as they come" and goes about their day. The singer suggests that it's better if the other person doesn't try to understand their point of view because they won't know what it's like until they try.
The singer says that they will be waiting on the other side for the other person to cross the line and try to understand them. The singer believes that they could wait their whole lifetime, but the other person just needs to decide. The idea of waiting on the other side seems to suggest that the singer is already on a different level or plane of existence than the other person.
The chorus repeats the idea of waiting on the other side, emphasizing the importance of crossing the line. The verse by B.o.B portrays the other side as a place of uncertainty, where one can't change their mind once they cross the line. The lyrics suggest that going to the other side is risky, but the reward is worth the cost. Overall, the song seems to encourage taking a chance and trying to understand someone who is different from you.
Line by Line Meaning
Truth of the matter is I'm complicated
I have a complex personality that isn't quite easy to understand.
You're as straight as they come
You have a simple personality without any complications.
You go 'bout your day baby, while I hide from the sun
You live your life without any worries, while I try to hide from the harsh realities of life.
It's better if you don't understand, 'Cause you won't know what it's like Until you try
It's difficult to explain my feelings, and you won't understand until you experience it yourself.
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I'll be there for you no matter what, and all you need to do is take the risk and come to me.
I could wait a whole life time But you just gotta decide
I'm willing to wait for you as long as it takes, but ultimately, you need to make the decision to take the leap.
We would live forever Who could ask for more You could die if you wanted But baby what for
We could have an eternal love that would be the greatest gift of all, why choose to die when you could live forever?
If they say life's a dream Call this insomnia 'Cause this ain't Wonderland It damn sure ain't Narnia
Life is often referred to as a dream, but it feels more like insomnia, and it's definitely not a fairy tale or magical place.
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
I've been feeling crazy and I can't exactly explain what I'm feeling. If you truly knew what I was dealing with, it might scare you away.
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
Many have attempted the journey to the unknown, but it's a risk that comes with living on the edge.
It's better if you don't understand
Some things are just too complex to explain, and it's okay if you don't fully understand.
It's better if you don't understand
Some emotions are difficult to grasp, and sometimes it's just better to not try to understand them fully.
It's better if you don't understand
Sometimes the unknown is better left that way, and attempting to understand won't bring any clarity.
It's better if you don't understand
There are some things that are not meant to be fully explained.
It's better if you don't understand
It's perfectly fine not to understand everything in life.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, 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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@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
@@johndmapa6275 Underwater😂 what?
@marmc2982
Didn't know about this banger right here! Guess you find songs when you need them! 💯
@mellow_sounds
Bruno's voice is a whole vibe! 🎶 Cee Lo and B.o.B just elevate this track to another level! Can't stop replaying!
@jamesw5287
One of the most underrated Bruno songs. He and his team are so talented and skilled. Truly inspiring.
@QjTooNice
At least you commented at 2023