other side
GAITS Lyrics
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For what could have been
The weight is heavy, tell the sender that I am ready
To see you again
We are all caught in the in between
Of what′s real and what's a dream?
The weight is heavy, tell the sender that I′m ready
I know I'll see you
I know I′ll see you on the other side
I know I′ll see you
I know I'll see you on the other side
The other side
Holding on now to memories that won′t let go of me
Reminding me that you're gone and I am the one that can′t breathe
I can't breathe
I know I′ll see you
I know I'll see you on the other side
I know I'll see you
I know I′ll see you on the other side
The other side
Oh, wait for me
In fields of gold
It′s not the end
It's all I know
It′s all I know
So don't let it go
Don′t let it go
Don't let it go
I won′t let it go
I know I'll see you
I know I'll see you on the other side
I know I′ll see you
I know I′ll see you on the other side
(The head and the heart)
I know I'll see you
I know I′ll see you on the other side
I know I'll see you
I know I′ll see you on the other side
The other side
"Ghosts and Angels in the Sky" (GAITS) is a band that hails from Nashville, Tennessee, and they are known for their genre-bending music, blending elements of indie rock, Electronic Dance Music, and pop. The song "Other Side" is a tender and emotional track that deals with the longing and pain of losing someone close. The opening verse immediately sets the tone: "There is a longing inside of my chest/ for what could have been/ The weight is heavy, tell the sender that I am ready/ To see you again." The singer is expressing the burden of grief and the desire to be reunited with their loved one who has passed away.
The chorus of "I know I'll see you on the other side" is a powerful statement of faith and hope that there is an afterlife where the departed can be reunited with their loved ones. The lyrics are poignant but not sentimental, and the somber melody enhances the mournful yet comforting tone of the song. The bridge also adds to the overall sentiment: "Holding on now to memories that won't let go of me/ Reminding me that you're gone, and I am the one that can't breathe/ I can't breathe." Here, the singer is acknowledging the difficulty of moving on and the constant reminder of the loss that causes emotional distress, making it hard to even breathe.
In conclusion, "Other Side" is a bittersweet elegy that expresses the conflicting feelings of grief and hope. It is a song that reminds us of the fragility and value of life, and that even in death, there is the possibility of reuniting with loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a longing inside of my chest
I am filled with a yearning for something that never came to be.
For what could have been
I am wishing for a past that never happened, imagining different outcomes.
The weight is heavy, tell the sender that I am ready
This burden is overwhelming me; let the person responsible know that I am prepared to face it.
To see you again
I long to reunite with someone who is no longer here with me.
We are all caught in the in between
We are stuck in a state of uncertainty, between what is real and what is not.
Of what′s real and what's a dream?
We cannot always distinguish between what is truly happening and what we only imagine.
I'm ready now
I am prepared to face the unknown, whatever it may be.
Holding on now to memories that won′t let go of me
I am tightly grasping onto memories of someone or something, but they won't release their hold on me.
Reminding me that you're gone and I am the one that can′t breathe
These memories are painful reminders that the person I miss is no longer here, making it hard for me to breathe.
I can't breathe
My grief and longing for this person is overwhelming me and making it hard to breathe.
Oh, wait for me
I am asking the person who is gone to wait for me, to not move on without me.
In fields of gold
This waiting, this longing, happens in a peaceful, beautiful place.
It′s not the end
Though it feels like the end, though it seems like everything has stopped, there is still more ahead.
It's all I know
This hope, this longing, is the only thing that feels real to me.
So don't let it go
This feeling, this hope, is too important to let slip away.
I won′t let it go
I am determined to hold onto this hope and longing, no matter what.
The head and the heart
This tension between logic and emotion, between what feels right and what is logical, is ever-present in this longing.
Contributed by Michael P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.