The Other Side
K.Sengaga Lyrics


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I spy with my little eye
A murderer, a murderer
So long the ratchet in the streets
You never heard of her, streets you never heard of her
These are the people who are trying hard to slip over,tryin' hard to slip over
We're sailing always sailing in the sea of years go by

I know I know I know I came a long way
Oh yeah with from my heart knock all day
I kill a killed with a spitter 9 mm on my hip with the debt
Then sign me a dealer
Had it hard so you been a nigga cry me a river
'Cause I'm from the piss and life's grind me his liver
I mean it's spitter then brooder then fruit her
Then I'm really little
Got a brother and a sister and I'm in the middle
Mother tryin' to figure out how to we me a dinner
Then I had a piece of bread for my little nigga
'Cause he waiting outside
Too shy to ask and too young to die
Too weak to rob and too good to lie
Two years go by, he a killer
Pissed up high the pillar then he go to work
Monkey see monkey do grow the gorilla
So he turn another wife into a widow
Which turned another son into a bidder
Root of all evil it's all lethal
Injection without interjecting for people
Fall back but ain't no kush around here
This is my block call a cock block
'Cause ain't no pussy round here
He's a hard head and a pot head
If he'll keep it up he'll be a chop head
But he heard his voice in the future instead
And he said

If even small it seem so high
It's just a wall I made it on the other side
And I won't let you slide
Love won't break I'll catch you on the other side

Metsie metsie for all my blessings in the murk seat
'Cause sometimes it could've gotten messy
Like if my shot came and left me
Still acting willin' dumb and thirsty
Still saying come and test me
Still selling crack by young ol Wesley
And low wage cops can still can arrest me
That's just not sexy
I know you feel it who would've thought
I would go four wheelin' in Morocco
With a fine dime I brought from Stockholm
Take it from a war child never enlisted
Life is twisted like
I'm not the only one Lenin said
Chapman is here, but Lenin's dead

If even small it seem so high
It's just a wall I made it on the other side
And I won't let you slide
Love won't break I'll catch you on the other side

Don't let me go astray
'Cause I am afraid
I need your strength
So I won't be afraid

I spy with my little eye
A murderer, a murderer
So long the ratchet in the streets
You never heard of her, streets you never heard of her
These are the people who are trying hard to slip over, tryin' hard to slip over




We're sailing always sailing in the sea of years go by
In the sea of years go by

Overall Meaning

In K. Sengaga's song "The Other Side," the lyrics describe the harsh realities of life and the struggle to overcome obstacles. The opening line, "I spy with my little eye, a murderer, a murderer," sheds light on the violence present in everyday life. The following lines, "So long the ratchet in the streets, you never heard of her," further emphasize the pervasive nature of violence in society, especially when it goes unnoticed or unreported. The lyrics continue to depict the struggles of growing up in a harsh environment and the challenges faced by those trying to break free from it.


The chorus serves as a reminder of the hope that exists, expressed in the lines "If even small, it seems so high, it's just a wall, I made it on the other side, and I won't let you slide, love won't break, I'll catch you on the other side." This reinforces the idea that despite the struggles, there is always a possibility of overcoming them and coming out stronger on the other side.


The lyrics also touch on themes of brotherhood, perseverance, and the importance of community. Despite the hardships, the singer appears determined to succeed, stating that "I know I came a long way." The final lines "We're sailing always sailing in the sea of years go by, in the sea of years go by" suggest that the journey is ongoing and that the struggles of life persist.


Line by Line Meaning

I spy with my little eye
Noticing a murderer nearby.


A murderer, a murderer
Acknowledging the presence of the murderer.


So long the ratchet in the streets
The sound of the gunshots on the streets is common.


You never heard of her, streets you never heard of her
People try hard to avoid being detected.


These are the people who are trying hard to slip over,tryin' hard to slip over
The criminals who dodge the law.


We're sailing always sailing in the sea of years go by
We are navigating through time.


I know I know I know I came a long way
Acknowledging the progress he has made.


Oh yeah with from my heart knock all day
He worked hard and passionately.


I kill a killed with a spitter 9 mm on my hip with the debt
He used his gun to kill someone and now has debt to pay.


Then sign me a dealer
He moved up in the criminal world to become a drug dealer.


Had it hard so you been a nigga cry me a river
He had a tough life and doesn't want any sympathy.


'Cause I'm from the piss and life's grind me his liver
He comes from a tough life that has worn him down.


I mean it's spitter then brooder then fruit her
He started with a gun, moved to drug dealing, and now he's pimping women.


Then I'm really little
He was probably a small kid in his family.


Got a brother and a sister and I'm in the middle
He has siblings and is the middle child.


Mother tryin' to figure out how to we me a dinner
His mother struggles to put food on the table.


Then I had a piece of bread for my little nigga
He shared his food with his younger brother.


'Cause he waiting outside
His brother was waiting outside for him.


Too shy to ask and too young to die
His brother was too young and scared to ask for food.


Two years go by, he a killer
After two years, his brother became a criminal.


Pissed up high the pillar then he go to work
He became violent and started working for someone.


Monkey see monkey do grow the gorilla
He followed someone's lead and grew to become a dangerous criminal.


So he turned another wife into a widow
He killed someone and left behind a widow.


Which turned another son into a bidder
The widow's son became a criminal too.


Root of all evil it's all lethal
Money is the root of all evil and can lead to death.


Injection without interjecting for people
People can harm others without even realizing it.


Fall back but ain't no kush around here
There are no distractions to escape from the harsh reality.


This is my block call a cock block
He owns this area and nothing goes unnoticed.


'Cause ain't no pussy round here
There is no weakness or cowardice here.


He's a hard head and a pot head
He is stubborn and smokes weed.


If he'll keep it up he'll be a chop head
If he keeps smoking weed, he'll eventually get beheaded.


But he heard his voice in the future instead
He heard a voice telling him to look to the future.


And he said
He decided to change his path.


If even small it seem so high
Even small obstacles can seem insurmountable.


It's just a wall I made it on the other side
He made it past the obstacles.


And I won't let you slide
He won't let anyone else give up.


Love won't break I'll catch you on the other side
He will always be there to support others.


Metsie metsie for all my blessings in the murk seat
He is grateful for his blessings despite the hardships.


'Cause sometimes it could've gotten messy
Things could have gone wrong.


Like if my shot came and left me
If he was shot and left for dead.


Still acting willing dumb and thirsty
People still tempting fate despite the danger.


Still saying come and test me
People still challenging him.


Still selling crack by young ol Wesley
He is still involved in the drug trade.


And low wage cops can still arrest me
Even though he's successful, he can still get caught.


That's just not sexy
It's not glamorous or appealing.


I know you feel it who would've thought
He is surprised at his success.


I would go four wheelin' in Morocco
He never thought he could travel to exotic places.


With a fine dime I brought from Stockholm
He brings a beautiful woman with him from Sweden.


Take it from a war child never enlisted
He has experienced great conflict despite never serving in the military.


Life is twisted like
Life can be complicated and unpredictable.


I'm not the only one Lenin said
Others have also recognized life's complexity.


Chapman is here, but Lenin's dead
People may come and go, but life continues regardless.


Don't let me go astray
He doesn't want to get lost in life.


'Cause I am afraid
He is scared of making bad choices.


I need your strength
He needs the strength of others to guide him.


So I won't be afraid
He doesn't want to live in fear.




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES HARMON

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