From his website:
If you know reggae music, you know Clinton 'Basie' Fearon. Clinton Fearon is counted among Jamaica's most talented musicians by peers and professionals in the Reggae music industry. His infectious bass riffs, guitar licks, percussion accents and powerful vocals make Bassie a living legend amongst reggae musicians and fans.
As a youth, Bassie went to Kingston to eventually become the well-known bassist, vocalist and lyricist for The Gladiators as well as a house musician for Coxsonne Dodd’s Studio One and Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Black Ark Studio. Fearon recorded many of Perry's best known songs, including Roast Fish and Cornbread which features one of Fearon's most famous bass lines. He also composed some everlasting basslines for Yabby You, Jimmy Riley, Max Romeo, Junior Byles and many many others.
On The Other Side
Clinton Fearon Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
There is that fountain
I've been searching for
Searching for so loong so long
That's where righteousness will always flow
Togetherness will always grow
So we no want no pickpocket
Over there
Over there
Say your hands and your heart got to be clean
To reach the other side of the mountain
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I and I shall be
Like sounding brass and tingling cymbals
With gifts of mysteries to remove mountains
Oh yeah, oh yeah... x2
Music flowers and children will be there
That's where everyone shall get an equal share
So we no want no warmongers over there
No gossiper no traitor will be there
Say your hands and your heart got to be clean
To reach the other side of the mountain
Yeah, yeah, yeah
The lyrics of Clinton Fearon's song "On The Other Side" speak of a yearning for a better place, a place where righteousness and togetherness reign. The other side of the mountain is depicted as a symbol of hope, a place where everyone has an equal share and music, flowers, and children are abundant. Yet, the journey to that place requires a certain level of purity; both hands and heart have to be clean to reach that other side. The singer warns against certain types of people who have no place on the other side, pickpockets, warmongers, gossipers, and traitors. The singer also makes mention of a gift of mysteries that can remove mountains, showing the power and potential of those who are pure in heart and have clean hands.
The lyrics of this song evoke a sense of longing for a better world. One that is full of compassion and togetherness. It speaks of a utopian existence that is free of worldly vices such as theft, war, and gossip. The metaphor of the mountain is also interesting as it seems to symbolize the challenges or obstacles that one must overcome to reach that utopian existence. Furthermore, the gift of mysteries that is mentioned is also open to interpretation, it can be seen as a metaphor for spirituality, knowledge, or even a symbol of the potential of human beings.
Line by Line Meaning
Over on the other side of the mountain
Beyond the mountain, there is a place of peace and happiness.
There is that fountain
There is a source of life and prosperity.
I've been searching for
Clinton is in search of that place.
Searching for so long so long
He has been searching for a long time.
That's where righteousness will always flow
In that place, good deeds will always prevail.
Togetherness will always grow
Unity and harmony between people who live there will flourish.
So we no want no pickpocket
They don't want any thief or corrupt person there.
Over there
In that place beyond the mountain.
I say you can't run no rocket
You can't use weapons or force to gain access to that place.
Say your hands and your heart got to be clean
To get there, one must be pure of intentions and good deeds.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of agreement or affirmation.
I and I shall be
All of us will be.
Like sounding brass and tingling cymbals
We will resound like harmonious musical instruments.
With gifts of mysteries to remove mountains
We will have special abilities to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles.
Oh yeah, oh yeah... x2
Repetition of the affirmation.
Music flowers and children will be there
That place will be filled with joy, creativity, and innocence.
That's where everyone shall get an equal share
There will be no inequality, everyone will have enough without excess.
So we no want no warmongers over there
They don't want any violent or aggressive people there.
No gossiper no traitor will be there
People who spread rumors or betray others won't be present in there.
Say your hands and your heart got to be clean
Reiteration of the need for purity of intention and deed to access that place.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Reaffirmation of the previous statement.
Contributed by Caroline O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fitria Anggraini
Over on the other side of the mountain
There is that fountain
I've been searching for
Searching for so loong so long
That's where righteousness will always flow
Togetherness will always grow
So we no want no pickpocket
Over there
I say you can't run no rocket
Over there
Say your hands and your heart got to be clean
To reach the other side of the mountain
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I and I shall be
Like sounding brass and tingling cymbals
With gifts of mysteries to remove mountains
Oh yeah, oh yeah... x2
Music flowers and children will be there
That's where everyone shall get an equal share
So we no want no warmongers over there
No gossiper no traitor will be there
Say your hands and your heart got to be clean
To reach the other side of the mountain
Yeah, yeah, yeah 🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻
Géssica Queiroz
🇧🇷
Do Outro Lado
No outro lado da montanha
Há uma fonte
Que eu tenho procurado
Procurado por tanto tempo
É onde a integridade sempre fluirá
União sempre crescerá
Então não queremos nenhum arruaçeiro
Por lá
Eu digo que você não pode fugir como foguete
Por lá
Digo que suas mãos e seu coração tem que estar limpos
Para alcançar o outro lado da montanha
Yeah, yeah, yeah
A gente vai estar
Como o bronze que soa e címbalos formigantes
Com doms de misterio para mover montanhas
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Musica, flores e crianças estarão lá
É onde todo mundo receberá em igualdade
Então não queremos nenhum provocador de guerra por lá
Nenhum fofoqueiro e nenhum traidor estará lá
Digo que suas mãos e seu coração tem que estar limpos
Para alcançar o outro lado da montanha
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Baco Music
Breaking News, Clinton Fearon new album available : https://Baco.lnk.to/BreakingNews
Freddy Cottrell
I
Want
Andrew user
Very nice album available on Spotify
Jiem MEOUAINON
Net❤ Roots reagea 🎉
Mv Henrique
Na madrugada aqui no Brazil curtindo esse som maravilhoso. 🇧🇷🇧🇷♥️🇧🇷
Thiago Silva- Hammertrader
o magooo dos magos ! Gratidão pelo som !!! Salve Brasil !!!!
François Métanire
❤jah live solo
Tatta Amanda EDL
Coisa gostosa de ouvir pela manhã! Damos Graças pela vida, pelo Amor! #luzpranos
Ricardo Adorno
Bem isso
ysd'rapper
Eu comprei um DVD do Clinton fearon as uns 13 anos quando a Beck vocal era uma chinesa acho. Não sei se ainda tá na banda.
Nossa os instrumentos perfeitos e ele csnta e toca lindamente