The Other Side
E.T Project Lyrics


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I can't give you the truth
Cause I know whatever happens
Won't mean nothing to you
Give you everything you imagined
I've been on the road alone again
Baby, had it worked out, where would we have been
Travelin' everyday, I'm heading towards the light
I'll be there waiting for you on the other side
I'll be there waiting for you on the other side
I'll be there waiting for you on the other side
I can't give you the truth
Cause I know whatever happens
Won't mean nothing to you
Give you everything you imagined
I've been on the road alone again
Baby, had it worked out, where would we have been
Travelin' everyday, I'm heading towards the light
I'll be there waiting for you on the other side
I'll be there waiting for you on the other side
I've been on the road alone again
Baby, had it worked out, where would we have been
Travelin' everyday, I'm heading towards the light
I'll be there waiting for you on the other side
I'll be there waiting for you on the other side
I'll be there waiting for you on the other side
I've been on the road alone again
Baby, had it worked out, where would we have been
Travelin' everyday, I'm heading towards the light
I'll be there waiting for you on the other side
I'll be there waiting for you on the other side




I'll be there waiting for you on the other side
I'll be there waiting for you on the other side

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to E.T Project's song "The Other Side" tell a story of running away from problems and searching for something better, only to find that the same issues persist no matter where you go. The first verse describes a journey from Southern Mexico to Northern California, but even in New York City the same problems still exist. The song suggests that no matter the distance traveled, change can only come from within.


The chorus encourages the listener to take their time and enjoy life, but also acknowledges the difficulties of self-discovery and change. It offers hope that someone will always be waiting on the other side, but doesn't necessarily promise an easy journey. The second verse emphasizes the confusion that often comes with personal growth, and how the answers to life's big questions are not always clear.


The final lines of the song acknowledge the differences between people, and the loneliness that can come with feeling distant from others. It suggests that even when we feel isolated, the connection between our hearts is what truly matters.


Overall, "The Other Side" is a song about self-discovery and the journey towards change. It offers hope that growth and connection are possible, but also acknowledges the challenges and complexities of life.


Line by Line Meaning

In Southern Mexico
The story starts in Southern Mexico and sets the mood for the rest of the song.


You forget just why you came
A reflection on how people often get lost and forget their reasons for pursuing something.


You run to Northern California
A metaphorical journey towards a new place.


But, you forget to change your name
A commentary on how people often carry their old habits and ways of being into new situations.


But, when I get to New York City
A change of location to introduce a new perspective.


It won't matter none of this will change
The idea that no matter where you are in the world, certain things remain constant.


Ten thousand miles and running
A reflection on the distance traveled.


All these songs will remain the same
An acknowledgement that despite the journey, some things will always stay unchanged.


Just take your time
A reminder to be patient and take things slowly.


Your life is just beginning
An optimistic outlook on the future.


You are all grown up
Acknowledging that the listener has reached a certain level of maturity and is ready for the next phase of life.


Wanting for the other side
A desire to move on to the next phase of life and experience something new.


I will always be there waiting
A reassurance that someone is there to support the listener during their journey.


On the other side
Reinforcing the idea that there's something new to be experienced on the other side.


Inside my worried mind
A shift towards a more introspective tone.


I wonder why I'm here
Questioning the purpose and meaning of existence.


And all the questions that I ask myself
Reflecting on the endless questions we ask ourselves.


The answers are never clear
Accepting that some answers may never be found.


I can't believe that it's all over
Expressing disbelief at the end of a journey or phase of life.


I don't know where to begin
Uncertainty about what comes next.


I've got to outrun these shadows
A metaphor for overcoming the negative thoughts and doubts that hold us back.


Feel the sun on my face again my friend
Looking forward to brighter days.


I thought I knew them
Realizing that people and situations aren't always what they seem.


I thought they were my friends
Feeling betrayed or let down by people you thought were close.


Well I must be crazy
A doubt in one's own sanity or reasoning.


It never ends it never ends
The idea that problems and challenges never truly go away.


No, we are not the same
Acknowledging differences between people.


We are so far apart
Emphasizing the distance between individuals.


And the distance felt between us
A metaphor for emotional or psychological distances between people.


Is in the heart you know it's true
Reinforcing the idea that emotions are what truly separate us from one another.




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Written by: Tyler Bacon

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