The Other Side
Ford Marc Lyrics


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Every time I turn around
A man tries to get me down
I just can't see your face
I'm blinded by the sun, living on the run
And I can't remember this place

Take me to the other side
Wind, won't you let me ride?
Take me to the other side, oh pretty mama
And on the wind won't you let me ride?

'Cause every time I turn around
A man's trying to get me down
I just can't see your face
I'm driving on the river, tires on my Mercedes gone
Now it's time to put the hammer down

Won't you take me to the other side?
Let me go when I'm high
Well, take me to the other side, oh pretty mama
And on the wind won't you let me ride?

Cowboy's your given name
Nothing ever stays the same
'Cept the rain falling down
You can't keep from goin'
No, the wind is always damn cold
It's time to put the hammer down

Won't you take me to the other side?
And let me go when I'm high
Well, take me to the other side, oh pretty mama
And on the wind won't you let me ride?





Well, won't you take me to the other side?
And on the wind won't you let me ride?

Overall Meaning

In Ford Marc's song, The Other Side, the lyrics talk about a man who is constantly on the move, running away from something. He is being pursued by men and is unable to see the face of the person he is running towards. The repetition of the line "Take me to the other side" suggests a desire to escape his current reality and find something better. The use of the wind as a metaphor for freedom is prevalent throughout the song as he asks the wind to let him ride to the other side.


The lyrics also mention his Mercedes and the need to put the hammer down, suggesting a desire for speed and adrenaline. The line "Cowboy's your given name" could be interpreted as a statement of his identity, that he is a wild and adventurous man who cannot be tamed. He acknowledges that nothing ever stays the same except for the rain falling down, suggesting that change is inevitable but perhaps the rain symbolizes a constant reminder of the past.


Overall, the song speaks to a desire for change and freedom, perhaps as a result of feeling trapped or pursued. The lyrics use powerful imagery to create a sense of movement and urgency, and the repetition of the chorus adds to the overall sense of longing for something more.


Line by Line Meaning

Every time I turn around A man tries to get me down
At every turn, someone or something tries to bring me down and discourage me.


I just can't see your face I'm blinded by the sun, living on the run And I can't remember this place
I'm constantly on the move and it's hard to remember where I came from or even see clearly because of the bright and harsh sun.


Take me to the other side Wind, won't you let me ride? Take me to the other side, oh pretty mama And on the wind won't you let me ride?
I long for a change of pace and scenery, let me ride with the wind and take me to a better place.


'Cause every time I turn around A man's trying to get me down I just can't see your face I'm driving on the river, tires on my Mercedes gone Now it's time to put the hammer down
The struggles and obstacles keep coming, making it hard to focus and see anything concrete. I'm even experiencing car trouble and it's time for me to push harder and overcome these challenges.


Won't you take me to the other side? Let me go when I'm high Well, take me to the other side, oh pretty mama And on the wind won't you let me ride?
I'm asking for help and for someone to let me soar high without pulling me down. Again, I want to be taken to a better place and experience freedom as I ride with the wind.


Cowboy's your given name Nothing ever stays the same 'Cept the rain falling down You can't keep from goin' No, the wind is always damn cold It's time to put the hammer down
Despite my identity as a cowboy, life is unpredictable and always changing in some way. It's hard to keep going but I have to pick up speed and push harder, even when it feels cold and unforgiving.


Well, won't you take me to the other side? And on the wind won't you let me ride?
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the need for change and a new perspective as I'm carried away by the wind to the other side.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KIM A BINGHAM

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