Matthias Sayer also provided guest vocals for Apocalyptica's single Hope Vol. 2. Four years after the release of The Other Side, in 2004, the group performed a reunion concert in Stuttgart on December 22nd. Aside from their appearance at the 2011 Summer Breeze Open Air, on August 20th in Dinkelsbühl, Germany, the band remained relatively silent and inactive.
At the end of 2016, guitarist Alexander Scholpp announced the return of the band, with three shows scheduled in Germany for the spring of 2017, as well announcing the band's plans for a new album. Their fifth album, Born Again, was released on 2 November 2018.
Discography
Countrified (1996)
Till the Cows Come Home (1997)
The World Is Ours (2000)
The Other Side (2004)
Born Again (2018)
The Other Side
Farmer Boys Lyrics
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Got an awful pile of bills to pay
That's the prize for all the thrills
Breakdown, I got the medals and the scars
Had the brains to get this far
Somehow I'll get by
Cause somewhere over there
All this pain we bear
Is all over
It's over
Thank you, for all the worst and all the best
All the time it takes to figure out
That is all some kind of test
And all I know is that
Somehow I'll get by
Cause somewhere over there
Somewhere on the other side
All this pain we bear
Is all over
It's over
Somewhere, somewhere over there
Somewhere on the other side
All this pain we bear
Is all over
It's over
The song "The Other Side" by Farmer Boys is a reflection of struggles and triumphs, looking forward to a brighter future. The lyrics suggest that despite the challenges, the artist will overcome them and move on to a better place. The opening lines "Listen, I got the shivers and the chills, Got an awful pile of bills to pay" indicate that the artist is dealing with financial challenges. The artist, however, understands that success comes with its own set of challenges and complications, as indicated by the line, "That's the prize for all the thrills."
The song suggests that the artist has been through a lot and achieved a lot, as indicated by the line "Had the brains to get this far." Despite the pain that the artist has endured, the song is optimistic and encouraging. The repetition of the line "Somewhere over there, Somewhere on the other side" suggests that the artist is looking forward to a brighter future and is willing to work hard to make it happen. The song suggests that with hard work and perseverance, anyone can overcome the challenges in their lives and reach a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen, I got the shivers and the chills
I am feeling anxious and apprehensive about my situation.
Got an awful pile of bills to pay
I am struggling to keep up with my financial responsibilities.
That's the prize for all the thrills
The consequences of the choices I made for excitement and enjoyment are now catching up to me.
Breakdown, I got the medals and the scars
I have achieved success and experienced pain and suffering in the process.
Had the brains to get this far
I have relied on my intelligence and critical thinking to get me to where I am now.
Somehow I'll get by
Despite my challenges and uncertainties, I have faith in myself to overcome them.
Cause somewhere over there
I believe that there is a better, more positive outcome waiting for me.
Somewhere on the other side
I am optimistic about what lies ahead, beyond my current struggles.
All this pain we bear
We all experience hardship and suffering at some point in our lives.
Is all over
There will eventually be an end to our pain and struggles.
It's over
We can find peace and resolution after our struggles and hardships have ended.
Thank you, for all the worst and all the best
I am acknowledging the lessons and experiences that have shaped me and made me who I am today, whether they were positive or negative.
All the time it takes to figure out
It can take a long time to gain clarity and understanding about our experiences and their impact on us.
That is all some kind of test
Our struggles and challenges can serve as a test of our strength, character, and resilience.
Somewhere, somewhere over there
I am emphasizing my belief in a brighter future, beyond my current struggles.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES NUTBROWN, EDWARD NUTBROWN, JASON SPRINGHAM, RACHEL COLLIER
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