This Is the Other Side of Life
Golden Earring Lyrics


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From the Album:
* Seven tears

Don't let your head hang down
Try to raise it up to the sky
This is life my friend
I know it ain't far from dying
Don't hide in mist all day and night
To fade your scars and pain away
The world is glass my friend
Look at the other side of life today
Don't let your head hang down
Try to raise it up to the sky
This is life my friend
I know it ain't far from dying
Don't hide in mist all day and night
To fade your scars and pain away




The world is glass my friend
Look at the other side of life today

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Golden Earring's song "This Is the Other Side of Life" urges the listener to lift their head up towards the sky and take a look at life from a different perspective. The lead singer sings about the struggles of life and how it can be painful, but instead of hiding away in the mist to forget our scars and pain, we should face it head-on and look at the "other side of life." The words "This is life my friend, I know it ain't far from dying" is a reminder of our mortality and that we shouldn't waste our precious time living in fear and sadness.


The song speaks of breaking the mold and living a life full of positivity; it's the perfect reminder to not let negativity and uncertainty rule your life. Look at the brighter side of life, the side that offers hope, love, and realization of our full potential. The world may be fragile and uncertain, but it's still beautiful and worth exploring.


Overall, "This Is the Other Side of Life" is an uplifting and thought-provoking song that encourages the listener to take a deep breath, face their troubles head-on, and take a new perspective on life.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't let your head hang down
Don't feel defeated or discouraged


Try to raise it up to the sky
Stay hopeful and positive


This is life my friend
Life can be difficult and unpredictable


I know it ain't far from dying
Life is short and can end at any moment


Don't hide in mist all day and night
Don't avoid facing your problems


To fade your scars and pain away
Don't ignore your emotional or physical pain


The world is glass my friend
Life is fragile and can be easily broken


Look at the other side of life today
Change your perspective and see the positive aspects of life




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE KOOYMANS

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Comments from YouTube:

Eddy Nasral

love this song...thanks for posting

Adesya Rainnabila

4 me d most best album from earrings .....!!! Great songs and sounds ..... :))))

Vanessa P

Reminiscent of Led Zeppelin and Yes.

nico heij

proud to be anearrng fa

Nathan Milliron

One wonders what the backwards massage at the start is.

Wouter Veldboer

This is the other side of life, it says played backwards.

nico heij

arrin fan

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