The Other Side
Erik Mayers Lyrics
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I never thought it would be you
When we were chillin
Smiling in the photo booth
But we got closer (Yeah)
'Till you were eating off my spoon
And coming over
And we would talk all afternoon
Disturb the peace
Bind your hands all over me
And then you bite your lip
Whisper and say, We're going all the way
Tonight, take me to the other side
Sparks fly like the Fourth of July
Just take me to the other side
I see that sexy look in your eyes
And I know, we ain't friends anymore
If we walk down this road
We'll be lovers for sure
So tonight kiss me like it's do or die
And take me to the other side
This could be perfect
But we won't know unless we try (Try)
I know you're nervous
So just sit back and let me drive
Tonight we'll just get drunk
Disturb the peace
Bind your hands all over me
And then you bite your lip
Whisper and say, We're going all the way
Tonight, take me to the other side
Sparks fly like the Fourth of July
Just take me to the other side
I see that sexy look in your eyes
And I know, we ain't friends anymore
If we walk down this road
We'll be lovers for sure
So tonight kiss me like it's do or die
And take me to the other side
(Woah)
Kiss me like it's do or die
And take me to the other side
Tonight we'll just get drunk
Disturb the peace
Let your love crash into me
And then you bite your lip
Whisper and say, We're going all the way
Tonight, take me to the other side
Sparks fly like the Fourth of July
Just take me to the other side
I see that sexy look in your eyes
And I know, we ain't friends anymore
If we walk down this road
We'll be lovers for sure
So tonight kiss me like it's do or die
And take me to the other side
(Woah)
Take me to the other side
(Woah)
And take me to the other side
(Woah)
Kiss me like it's do or die
(Woah)
And take me to the other side
The lyrics of "The Other Side" by Erik Mayers describe a situation where two friends are getting closer and realizing that there may be something more between them. The song is about taking a risk and exploring a new romantic relationship with someone who was previously just a friend. The first verse sets the scene, explaining how they gradually became more intimate until they reached a point where they could no longer deny their feelings for each other. The chorus urges the other person to take the singer to the "other side," where they can explore their newfound attraction without hesitation.
The second verse acknowledges that this new relationship may not be perfect, but that they won't know unless they try. The singer encourages their friend, who is nervous about taking the next step, to trust them and let them take control. The bridge of the song emphasizes the intensity of their passion, with the singer asking to be kissed "like it's do or die."
Overall, "The Other Side" is a song about taking risks and following your heart, even when it could potentially jeopardize a longstanding friendship. The lyrics are empowered by a pulsing electronic beat and synths, making for a catchy and danceable track that belies the depth of emotion conveyed by its lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
In the beginning
At first, I never suspected that you would be the one
I never thought it would be you
I never imagined that it would be you
When we were chillin, Smiling in the photo booth
When we spent time together and had fun taking pictures
But we got closer (Yeah), 'Till you were eating off my spoon
But we became closer, to the point where you even ate from my spoon
And coming over, And we would talk all afternoon
You would come over and we would chat for hours
Tonight we'll just get drunk, Disturb the peace, Bind your hands all over me
Tonight, we'll drink excessively and engage in intimate activities
And then you bite your lip, Whisper and say, We're going all the way
And when you bite your lip and whisper, you tell me that we're going to take things further
Tonight, take me to the other side, Sparks fly like the Fourth of July
Tonight, let's experience something amazing and exciting that sets off sparks like fireworks on the Fourth of July
Just take me to the other side, I see that sexy look in your eyes
Just take me to the next level, I can see the desire in your eyes
And I know, we ain't friends anymore, If we walk down this road, We'll be lovers for sure
I know that we can't go back to being just friends, if we take this path, we'll become lovers without a doubt
So tonight kiss me like it's do or die, And take me to the other side
So kiss me like it's now or never, and let's take things to the next level
This could be perfect, But we won't know unless we try (Try)
This could be exactly what we need, but we'll never know unless we take a chance and try
I know you're nervous, So just sit back and let me drive
I understand that you're anxious, but let me take the lead and guide you
Let your love crash into me
Let your intense feelings for me overwhelm and consume me
Take me to the other side
Let's go beyond what we've ever experienced before
Kiss me like it's do or die
Kiss me like there's no tomorrow
Writer(s): Johnson Martin, Coleman Joshua Emanuel, Desrouleaux Jason Joel
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