In 2011, he announced the release of his sophomore album, 'Future History'. "Don't Wanna Go Home" was released as the album's lead single in May 2011. As reported by the Undefeated Songfacts, on January 6, 2012, while Derülo was rehearsing for his Future History Tour, he broke one of his neck vertebrae. When he debuted "Undefeated" during the May 22, 2012 finale of the TV show 'American Idol', it was the singer’s first post-neck injury television performance.
The Other Side
Jason Derülo Lyrics
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I never thought it would be you
When we were chillin'
Smiling in the photo booth
But we got closer (yeah)
'Til you were eating off my spoon
And coming over
And we would talk all afternoon
Tonight, we'll just get drunk
Disturb the peace
Bind your hands all over me
And then you bite your lip
Whisper and say, "We're going all the way"
Tonight, take me to the other side
Sparks fly like the Fourth of July
Just take me to the other side
I see that sexy look in your eyes
And I know, we ain't friends anymore
If we walk down this road
We'll be lovers for sho'
So tonight, kiss me like it's do or die
And take me to the other side
This could be perfect
But we won't know unless we try (try)
I know you're nervous
So just sit back and let me drive
Tonight, we'll just get drunk
Disturb the peace
Bind your hands all over me
And then you bite your lip
Whisper and say, "We're going all the way"
Tonight, take me to the other side
Sparks fly like the fourth of July
Just take me to the other side
I see that sexy look in your eyes
And I know, we ain't friends anymore
If we walk down this road
We'll be lovers for sho'
So tonight, kiss me like it's do or die
And take me to the other side (whoa, whoa, whoa)
Kiss me like it's do or die
And take me to the other side
Tonight, we'll just get drunk
Disturb the peace
Let your love crash into me
And then you bite your lip
Whisper and say, "We're going all the way"
Tonight, take me to the other side
Sparks fly like the fourth of July
Just take me to the other side
I see that sexy look in your eyes
And I know, we ain't friends anymore
If we walk down this road
We'll be lovers for sho'
So tonight (So tonight) kiss me like it's do or die
And take me to the other side
(Whoa) take me to the other side
(Whoa) and take me to the other side
(Whoa) kiss me like it's do or die
(Whoa) and take me to the other side (Jason Derulo)
The lyrics to Jason Derulo's song The Other Side narrate the journey of two individuals from being mere acquaintances to potential lovers. The singer begins by expressing how unexpected it was to develop feelings for this person, as they started out just casually hanging out and taking photos in a booth. However, they gradually got to know each other better and became intimate, to the extent that they would spend the afternoons conversing.
The chorus then reveals the singer's intense desire to take things to the next level with this person. The lines "Tonight, take me to the other side / Sparks fly like the Fourth of July" suggest that what they have is a spark that could potentially lead to something more explosive. The singer acknowledges that taking this step could mean they stop being friends and start being lovers. They're urging the person to take the initiative and kiss them passionately, as if their lives depended on it.
Overall, the song conveys a craving for intense and exciting romantic experiences, with the singer willing to risk it all for love. The lyrics also mention references to getting drunk and letting loose, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for being uninhibited and indulging in the thrill of the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
In the beginning
At the start of our relationship
I never thought it would be you
I never expected to be with you
When we were chillin'
When we were just hanging out
Smiling in the photo booth
Laughing and taking pictures together
But we got closer (yeah)
But we grew closer to each other
'Til you were eating off my spoon
Until we were sharing everything
And coming over
And spending lots of time together
And we would talk all afternoon
And we'd talk for hours on end
Tonight, we'll just get drunk
Tonight, we'll drink and let loose
Disturb the peace
Disrupt the normal routine
Bind your hands all over me
Touch me all over and be close to me
And then you bite your lip
And then you look at me seductively
Whisper and say, "We're going all the way"
Quietly say that we're taking our relationship to the next level
Tonight, take me to the other side
Tonight, let's explore a new level of intimacy
Sparks fly like the Fourth of July
We have great chemistry and a strong connection
Just take me to the other side
Let's take things to the next level
I see that sexy look in your eyes
I see the way you're looking at me and I know your desire
And I know, we ain't friends anymore
Our relationship has changed and become more intimate
If we walk down this road
If we pursue this romantic relationship
We'll be lovers for sho'
We'll definitely be in a romantic relationship
So tonight, kiss me like it's do or die
Let's kiss like it's our last chance
And take me to the other side
And let's take our relationship to a new level
This could be perfect
Our relationship has the potential to be great
But we won't know unless we try (try)
But we have to try to make things work
I know you're nervous
I understand that you're anxious
So just sit back and let me drive
So let me take control and guide us
Let your love crash into me
Let your love flow freely and fully
(So tonight) kiss me like it's do or die
Again, let's kiss like it's our last chance
(Jason Derulo)
The singer identifies himself
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jason Joel Desrouleaux, Joshua Emanuel Coleman, Martin Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@billylee844
The Other Side
Jason Derulo
In the beginning
I never thought it would be you
When we were chillin'
Smiling in the photo booth
But we got closer (Yeah)
‘Till you were eating off my spoon
And coming over
And we would talk all afternoon
Tonight we’ll just get drunk
Disturb the peace
Bind your hands all over me
And then you bite your lip
Whisper and say, “We’re going all the way”
Tonight, take me to the other side
Sparks fly like the Fourth of July
Just take me to the other side
I see that sexy look in your eyes
And I know, we ain’t friends anymore
If we walk down this road
We’ll be lovers for sho'
So tonight kiss me like it’s do or die
And take me to the other side
This could be perfect
But we won’t know unless we try (Try)
I know you’re nervous
So just sit back and let me drive
Tonight we’ll just get drunk
Disturb the peace
Bind your hands all over me
And then you bite your lip
Whisper and say, “We’re going all the way”
Tonight, take me to the other side
Sparks fly like the fourth of July
Just take me to the other side
I see that sexy look in your eyes
And I know, we ain’t friends anymore
If we walk down this road
We’ll be lovers for sho'
So tonight kiss me like it’s do or die
And take me to the other side (Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Kiss me like it’s do or die
And take me to the other side
Tonight we’ll just get drunk
Disturb the peace
Let your love crash into me
And then you bite your lip
Whisper and say, “We’re going all the way”
Tonight, take me to the other side
Sparks fly like the fourth of July
Just take me to the other side
I see that sexy look in your eyes
And I know, we ain’t friends anymore
If we walk down this road
We’ll be lovers for sho'
So tonight (So tonight) kiss me like it’s do or die
And take me to the other side
Take me to the other side
(Whoa) And take me to the other side
(Whoa) Kiss me like it’s do or die
(Whoa) And take me to the other side (Jason Derulo
@__stray__
Is it just me, or was life way better with music like this playing on the radio?
@cp4886
yes it was😔wish I could turn back time
@alliritchey5231
CP48 fr tho this song makes me so happy for some reason
@msthirteen9334
Yeah for sure the wireless was pretty fantastic 😀
@ceeset5472
No. Life was way better than #nostalgiaforever #wishIcouldgoback
@rolladice1324
Irfan Iqbal its been a long time since i heard of this guy
@VerkenTan
This man has made so many songs that I've heard through my childhood and I didn't even know he made them
@robbycharmed
how old are you?
@danielevans651
Veshawm Same here bruh
@heyybrendan
Vershawn Tanis sameee