The Other Side
Jamie Walters Lyrics


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Sugar cane blows in the breeze

Brings back those memories

Of fireflies & the 4th of July

With you
And maybe it's not the time

And maybe it's not the place

Sweet days turn into nights

With you.

[CHORUS]

Tonight

When the stars are in your eyes

And your dreams become your life

Maybe someday somewhere

I will find you

And take you for a ride

To the other side

The other side.

At sundown we look to the sky

Holdin' hands as the rockets fly high.

These are the pirates of my days

With you

And lately I can't recall

Where the summer slept & gave

To the fall

All these memories that I shared

With you.





[CHORUS]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jamie Walters's "The Other Side" are powerful, nostalgic and contemplative. They describe bittersweet memories of unforgettable summers spent with a loved one, punctuated by the spectacular sights and sounds of fireworks, fireflies, and sugarcane swaying in the breeze. However, the singer seems to be grappling with the fact that these sweet days may be gone forever, replaced by colder nights and fading memories. He acknowledges that he may not be in the right time or place to relive those moments, yet he is haunted by the possibility that he might one day find his way back to that magical place and time with that special someone. As he gazes into the stars, he dares to dream that someday he will find his way to the other side, propelled by his longing for those simpler, more joyful moments of the past.


At its heart, "The Other Side" is a deeply introspective song that speaks to the power of memory and longing. It captures a sense of wistful nostalgia for a time and place that can never be truly be recaptured. Yet, it also expresses hope that somehow, someway, the singer will one day find himself transported to that other side, where his fondest dreams and memories co-exist in perfect harmony.


Line by Line Meaning

Sugar cane blows in the breeze
The sight of sugar cane in the wind reminds me of something.


Brings back those memories
It evokes memories of the past.


Of fireflies & the 4th of July
I remember the time with you when we watched fireflies and celebrated 4th of July together.


With you
All these memories were with you.


And maybe it's not the time
It could be the wrong timing to make a move.


And maybe it's not the place
The current location might not be suitable for something to happen.


Sweet days turn into nights
The happy moments you spend with someone can turn into long-lasting memories.


With you.
All these moments I spent with you.


[CHORUS]
The following lines are the chorus of the song.


Tonight
The present moment.


When the stars are in your eyes
That moment when you feel euphoric, like the stars are in your eyes.


And your dreams become your life
When everything you dreamed of becomes a reality in your life.


Maybe someday somewhere
In the future, at some unknown location.


I will find you
I want to meet you again.


And take you for a ride
I want to spend time with you and go somewhere fun.


To the other side
To a different place or state of mind, a new adventure.


The other side.
A place where new experiences await.


At sundown we look to the sky
We watch the sunset together and see the sky filled with colors.


Holdin' hands as the rockets fly high.
We hold hands and watch fireworks light up the sky.


These are the pirates of my days
These are the moments that I treasure and that define my life.


And lately I can't recall
Sometimes I forget some details of what happened in the past.


Where the summer slept & gave
I can't remember where summer ended and fall began.


To the fall
The time of the year when life changes, when things come to an end and new beginnings await.


All these memories that I shared
These are all the moments that I experienced and shared with someone special.


With you.
All of these memories and moments were spent with you.


[CHORUS]
The following lines are the chorus of the song.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMIE WALTERS, KEVIN SAVIGAR

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Michal Mládek

I really admire Jamie Walters for his sincerity. I could listen his songs again and again.

Betty Wicker

Love ❤️ you’re music keep it coming we love y’all 😘

Pook

Jamie bro your epic a one of a kind voice the passion in each lyric and the soul in the guitar lifts me to places my dying heart and weary soul so needs to go man your a icon in my book any day been a fan since I was 8 in 1993

Aha80

Amen

Samuel J. Morris

I love this song!!!! I listen to the entire album every time I drive my car....

Paco Fireyed

I grew up with this album, and I'm quite disappointed that it' s not available on iTunes, I still have the original copy in my parents house tho!!! Jamie was a great folk rock songwriter, and I'm a guitarist producer, I would love to write some music for him!!!

Dan Uber

Thanks God is not on itunes and all that bullshit. Nothing like a good LP or CD

Matt Walker

Bro you should have way more recognition, big shout out from Troy Alabama !!!

Haile Nkrumah Gault

Oh the sweetness of this song!

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💙💙gooood feeling💙💙

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