The Other Side
Gray David Lyrics
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Meet me on the other side
I'll see you on the other side
See you on the other side
Honey now if I'm honest
I still don't know what love is
Another mirage folds into the haze of time recalled
All my sorrow, all my rage
A teardrop falls on every page
Meet me on the other side
Meet me on the other side
Maybe I oughta mention
Was never my intention
To harm you or your kin
Are you so scared to look within?
The ghosts are crawling on our skin
We may race and we may run
We'll not undo what has been done
Or change the moment when it's gone
Meet me on the other side
Meet me on the other side
I'll see you on the other side
I'll see you on the other side
I know it would be outrageous
To come on all courageous
And offer you my hand
To pull you up on to dry land
When all I got is sinking sand
The trick ain't worth the time it buys
I'm sick of hearing my own lies
And love's a raven when it flies
Meet me on the other side
Meet me on the other side
I'll see you on the other side
I'll see you on the other side
And honey now if I'm honest
I still don't know what love is
In "The Other Side" by David Gray, the singer is calling for the other person to join him on the other side, opening up the opportunity for reconciliation and closure. However, he admits to still not fully understanding what love is, and is haunted by the ghosts of his past mistakes. He recognizes that he may not be able to fix what has been done, but still longs for some kind of resolution.
The opening lines, "Meet me on the other side, I'll see you on the other side," suggest the desire for the two parties to come together and move on from their painful past. However, the verse that follows shows that Gray is still struggling with the definition of love, and his previous attempts at it have left him with feelings of sorrow and rage.
In the middle section of the song, Gray acknowledges that he never meant to harm the other person or their family, while also urging them to look within themselves and confront the ghosts that haunt them. He knows that they cannot undo the past, but perhaps they can find a way to move forward together.
As the song comes to a close, Gray recognizes that the task of reconciliation may be too difficult, as he himself is struggling with his own inner demons. He states that love is elusive and mysterious, represented by the image of a raven in flight.
Overall, "The Other Side" showcases David Gray's ability to express complex emotions and themes through his lyrics, touching on concepts of love, forgiveness, regret, and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Meet me on the other side
Let's meet up in a different place or in different circumstances
Meet me on the other side
Let's come together in a new and different way
I'll see you on the other side
We'll meet again under different circumstances
See you on the other side
Looking forward to our next meeting
Honey now if I'm honest
Being truthful now
I still don't know what love is
I am uncertain about what true love really means
Another mirage folds into the haze of time recalled
A memory from the past that was never real fades away with time
And now the floodgates cannot hold
I can no longer hold back my emotions
All my sorrow, all my rage
All my pain and anger
A teardrop falls on every page
I cry while reminiscing about the past
Maybe I oughta mention
Maybe I should say something
Was never my intention
I never meant to
To harm you or your kin
To hurt you or your family
Are you so scared to look within?
Do you fear exploring your own feelings and thoughts?
The ghosts are crawling on our skin
We are haunted by our past experiences
We may race and we may run
We may try to escape our problems
We'll not undo what has been done
We cannot change what has already happened
Or change the moment when it's gone
We cannot reverse time
I know it would be outrageous
I understand that what I am going to say is unreasonable
To come on all courageous
To act brave when I am not
And offer you my hand
To extend help to you
To pull you up on to dry land
To save you from drowning
When all I got is sinking sand
When I am struggling myself
The trick ain't worth the time it buys
The effort is not worth the reward
I'm sick of hearing my own lies
I am tired of deceiving myself
And love's a raven when it flies
Love is unpredictable
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID GRAY
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Dustin Padilla
David Gray writing lyrics like an expert mathematician while the rest of us are still learning basic algebra. So much depth and nuance.
Claire
Very powerful song, always makes me cry.
My husband has requested this at his funeral. I hope to God it's true and we will see our loved ones on the other side x
robbi
Claire Edney hope so too. betting on it
Lucy Naomi
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
LyraDHall
Only thing I believe in .. it has to be the case 🙌
Edel Hernes
I too hope for this......😢😢❤❤
Audrey May Jolly
Honey, it's true
M Briggs
god i love this song, i laid my son to rest with this song playing many moons ago and everytime i listen to it i dont feel sorrow i feel love thank you David
Si Hopebgood
This song and the rest of the album helped me through a dark time in my life. So yeah, thank you David. hug
Marie Morgan
My final words to my dying father. It brings tears every time I hear this song. Thank you David Gray XX