other side
Chris Cacavas Lyrics
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You say you're done, you're moving on
This ain't the world that it used to be
Looks like you've won, looks like you've won
Sick of leaving messages on your cell
But you never fuck with none of them
Yeah you have somebody who really cares
How you work it up, it is unfair
Waiting for my love to break up
It's crazy how your ass ain't walk through every night
Acting like you been a player
That grass ain't greener on the other side
Oh yeah
That grass ain't greener on the other side
Oh yeah
Seems like we ain't nothing cool, never being real
Know it's time to tell about how you feel
Take you whole and try to treat you well
She'll be back up at the club again
I know what you want, but you're not gon' get it
That's enough for sure that you gotten with it
You do what you want with somebody else
I'm gone, baby
You used to be the one to talk to on the side
Waiting for my love to break up
It's crazy how your ass ain't walk through every night
Acting like you been a player
That grass ain't greener on the other side
Oh yeah
That grass ain't greener on the other side
Oh yeah
My homie said I need to stop it
My momma said bitches be watching you
They be putting their hands all in your pocket
But the credit card that's in your wallet
Drinking liquor when we celebrating
Calculating all my funds
Tryna get a nigga take the condom off
Cause she want that tax every month, woo
I know what you want, but you're not gon' get it
You used to be
You used to be the one to talk to on the side
Waiting for my love to break up
It's crazy how your ass ain't walk through every night
Acting like you been a player
That grass ain't greener on the other side
Oh yeah
That grass ain't greener on the other side
Oh yeah
In Chris Cacavas's song Other Side, the singer seems to be addressing someone they used to be close with, possibly a former romantic partner. The lyrics suggest that this person has changed or become unreliable, as the singer describes being "sick of leaving messages" for them and refers to their behavior as unfair. The singer also speaks to their own decision to move on, noting that "this ain't the world that it used to be" and "looks like you've won."
The chorus of the song echoes the sentiment that things are not always as they seem, stating that "that grass ain't greener on the other side." The singer seems to be cautioning the other person against thinking that they will find something better elsewhere, perhaps warning that they may end up regretting their choices. The lyrics also touch on themes of materialism and temptation, with lines like "tryna get a nigga take the condom off cause she want that tax every month."
Overall, the lyrics of Other Side seem to explore the idea of disillusionment and the pitfalls of seeking something more without fully appreciating what you have. The tone of the song is somewhat melancholic, with the singer acknowledging the sadness of letting go of someone they used to rely on, but ultimately recognizing that it may be for the best.
Line by Line Meaning
You ain't the girl that you used to be
You have changed and are not the same person you once were.
You say you're done, you're moving on
You have voiced your intention to end this and move forward.
This ain't the world that it used to be
Things have changed and no longer resemble what they once were.
Looks like you've won, looks like you've won
It appears as though you have triumphed in this situation.
Sick of leaving messages on your cell
I am tired of attempting to communicate with you through your cellphone.
But you never fuck with none of them
You never respond to any of them.
Yeah you have somebody who really cares
You have someone who really loves and cares about you.
How you work it up, it is unfair
Your behavior is unjust and inappropriate.
You used to be the one to talk to on the side
You were the one I confided in on the side.
Waiting for my love to break up
In anticipation of my relationship coming to an end.
It's crazy how your ass ain't walk through every night
It's absurd how you aren't here every night as you used to be.
Acting like you been a player
Behaving as if you are a skilled seducer/player.
That grass ain't greener on the other side
Things are not better on the other side of this situation.
Oh yeah
Affirmation of the previous line.
Seems like we ain't nothing cool, never being real
Things don't seem like they're okay; we've never been completely honest with each other.
Know it's time to tell about how you feel
It's time for you to open up and express how you really feel.
Take you whole and try to treat you well
I want to take care of you and treat you well.
She'll be back up at the club again
She will go back to partying and being social again.
I know what you want, but you're not gon' get it
You have desires that you won't be able to fulfill.
That's enough for sure that you gotten with it
You have already gotten enough of what you wanted.
You do what you want with somebody else
You can pursue other people as you please.
I'm gone, baby
I am leaving now.
My homie said I need to stop it
My friend thinks I should stop what I'm doing.
My momma said bitches be watching you
My mother warned me that women are keeping an eye on me.
They be putting their hands all in your pocket
They will attempt to take advantage of me financially.
But the credit card that's in your wallet
Referring to my credit card in my wallet.
Drinking liquor when we celebrating
Drinking alcohol during times of celebration.
Calculating all my funds
Keep track of all the money that I have.
Tryna get a nigga take the condom off
Trying to convince me not to use protection during sex.
Cause she want that tax every month, woo
Because she wants me to pay monthly child support.
Contributed by Ian Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.