The Other Side
David Gray Lyrics


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Meet me on the other side
Meet me on the other side
I'll see you on the other side
See you on the other side

Honey now if I'm honest
I still don't know what love is
Another mirage folds into the haze of time recalled
And now the floodgates cannot hold
All my sorrow, all my rage
A teardrop falls on every page

Meet me on the other side
Meet me on the other side

Maybe I oughta mention
Was never my intention
To harm you or your kin
Are you so scared to look within?
The ghosts are crawling on our skin
We may race and we may run
We'll not undo what has been done
Or change the moment when it's gone

Meet me on the other side
Meet me on the other side
I'll see you on the other side
I'll see you on the other side

I know it would be outrageous
To come on all courageous
And offer you my hand
To pull you up on to dry land
When all I got is sinking sand
The trick ain't worth the time it buys
I'm sick of hearing my own lies
And love's a raven when it flies

Meet me on the other side
Meet me on the other side
I'll see you on the other side
I'll see you on the other side





And honey now if I'm honest
I still don't know what love is

Overall Meaning

David Gray’s “The Other Side” presents a layered and ambiguous commentary on the complexities of relationships and the emotional baggage that comes with them. The song invites the listener to meet the singer on the other side, encompassing themes of death, redemption, and closure. The first and last verses repeat the line “Meet me on the other side” four times, creating a sense of urgency and longing for an unknown destination.


The second verse reveals the singer’s vulnerability, confessing that even though he has experienced love, he still doesn’t know what it truly means. He speaks of his pain and anger as a teardrop falls on every page, seemingly suggesting that his relationships have failed to give him any sense of solace. In the third verse, the singer begs his love not to be scared and to confront their demons, acknowledging that past actions cannot be undone. He admits his own limitations and insecurities, recognizing that he is unable to offer a way out, “The trick ain't worth the time it buys, I'm sick of hearing my own lies.”


Overall, the song seems to be inspired by Gray's personal experiences and struggles with love, loss, and self-reflection. The lyrics invite the listener to explore the complex emotions around failed relationships and the longing for closure and redemption.


Line by Line Meaning

Meet me on the other side
Let's reunite again in a different place or situation


Meet me on the other side
Let's reunite again in a different place or situation


I'll see you on the other side
We'll be together again in the future


See you on the other side
See you in another life or afterlife


Honey now if I'm honest
Honestly, I'm not sure about something


I still don't know what love is
I'm uncertain about the true nature of love


Another mirage folds into the haze of time recalled
Another illusion fades away into memories from the past


And now the floodgates cannot hold
My emotions overflow and cannot be contained


All my sorrow, all my rage
I am full of sadness and anger


A teardrop falls on every page
I am crying as I reminisce about the past


Maybe I oughta mention
I should probably say something


Was never my intention
I never meant to do something


To harm you or your kin
To hurt you or your family


Are you so scared to look within?
Are you afraid to examine your inner self?


The ghosts are crawling on our skin
We are haunted by our past experiences


We may race and we may run
We can try to avoid facing our problems


We'll not undo what has been done
We cannot change the past


Or change the moment when it's gone
We cannot alter what has already happened


I know it would be outrageous
I understand it would be crazy


To come on all courageous
To bravely approach you


And offer you my hand
And extend my hand to help you


To pull you up on to dry land
To lift you out of a difficult situation


When all I got is sinking sand
When I myself am struggling


The trick ain't worth the time it buys
It's not worth it to deceive or lie


I'm sick of hearing my own lies
I'm tired of being dishonest with myself and others


And love's a raven when it flies
Love can be elusive and difficult to understand




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID GRAY

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Dustin Padilla

David Gray writing lyrics like an expert mathematician while the rest of us are still learning basic algebra. So much depth and nuance.

Claire

Very powerful song, always makes me cry.
My husband has requested this at his funeral. I hope to God it's true and we will see our loved ones on the other side x

robbi

Claire Edney hope so too. betting on it

Lucy Naomi

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

LyraDHall

Only thing I believe in .. it has to be the case 🙌

Edel Hernes

I too hope for this......😢😢❤❤

Audrey May Jolly

Honey, it's true

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M Briggs

god i love this song, i laid my son to rest with this song playing many moons ago and everytime i listen to it i dont feel sorrow i feel love thank you David

Si Hopebgood

This song and the rest of the album helped me through a dark time in my life. So yeah, thank you David. hug

Marie Morgan

My final words to my dying father. It brings tears every time I hear this song. Thank you David Gray XX

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