The Other Side
Kate Voegele Lyrics


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I can't decide
Why you hide what's inside
I've disappeared from your eyes
Never mind, cause I'm leaving you behind
Don't pretend
You don't know who I am
You don't understand
Can you tell me again?

Why do I cling to things like you
When you'll only break me again?
What in the world do I see in you
Standing on the other side of the mountain?

Now, I know
I can go out and show
You just how I'll hold
Myself up on my own
Though your shadow will follow
So won't you leave me here
Alone to stare down below
At you in the cold?

Why do I cling to things like you
When you'll only break me again?
What in the world do I see in you
Standing on the other side of the mountain?

Take everything
And rip at the seams
So I can be free, set me free
Why do I cling to things like you
When you'll only break me again?
What in the world do I see in you




Standing on the other side of the mountain?
I can't decide why you hide on the other side

Overall Meaning

The song The Other Side by Kate Voegele talks about a person who is struggling to let go of a bad relationship. The lyrics express the confusion and conflicting emotions that arise when one is in a toxic relationship. The singer expresses frustration that their partner doesn't show their true self to them and how they feel unheard and unseen. Despite knowing that the relationship is detrimental, the singer admits to clinging on to their partner even though they know it will end badly, thus leading to a detachment from themselves. However, the singer decides to take a step back and move on from the relationship, even though the idea of letting go is scary. The chorus talks about how the singer wonders what it was that attracted them to the relationship in the first place.


The lyrics of The Other Side reveal the inner turmoil and confusion experienced during toxic relationships. The song highlights the importance of recognizing and letting go of relationships that are not healthy. Sometimes, people may hold on to the idea of the person they think their partner is or could become, rather than accepting their true nature. The singer realizes that even though it is painful, it is essential to move on from the things that do not serve us anymore.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't decide
I am uncertain about my feelings towards you.


Why you hide what's inside
I am frustrated that you don't reveal your true self to me.


I've disappeared from your eyes
I feel like you don't see me anymore.


Never mind, cause I'm leaving you behind
I have decided to move on from this relationship.


Don't pretend
I know you are not being genuine with me.


You don't know who I am
You don't understand the real me.


You don't understand
You are not able to empathize with my situation.


Can you tell me again?
I need clarification on your true intentions.


Why do I cling to things like you
I am wondering why I continue to be drawn to you despite the pain you cause.


When you'll only break me again?
I am aware that you will hurt me again if I continue to hold onto this relationship.


What in the world do I see in you
I am questioning why I find myself attracted to you despite your flaws.


Standing on the other side of the mountain?
I feel like you are far away from me and unreachable.


Now, I know
I have come to a realization about this situation.


I can go out and show
I am capable of being independent and proving myself.


You just how I'll hold
I will prove to you how strong I can be on my own.


Myself up on my own
I am confident in my ability to take care of myself without you.


Though your shadow will follow
Your presence will always linger in my mind.


So won't you leave me here?
I want to be apart from you and move on from this relationship.


Alone to stare down below
I am ready to face my fears and move forward on my own.


At you in the cold?
I am facing the reality of your true character and the harm you have caused me.


Take everything
I am willing to let go of all of the pain and memories associated with this relationship.


And rip at the seams
I am ready to tear apart any remaining attachment to you.


So I can be free, set me free
I want to break free from this relationship and find true freedom.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Edward J Holland, Steven Tyler, James Douglas Vallance

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Comments from YouTube:

John Penza

She sounds a lot like Michelle Branch. Kate is so underrated; great artist!

Marzena mar

<3 love her

jenny

Really really great song

V Quach

thats is a cool guitar

Henry Smith

Yo, here for the day, gone at the night, I'm like the dark wind everybody's scared of me, ha you will see

Sarka 47

I wrote a song called the other side some lines are similar to a couple of hers in this but not the same at the same time plus i wrote it before i even knew about kate but like its not good so i just have it in a book with other song lyrics i thought i could make 😶😶

Sarka 47

Its not an argument Its a fact

Gengis Diaz

"but not the same at the same time" thats a pretty clever argument

V Quach

yea