The Other Side
Kele Okereke Lyrics


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Lord, oh Lord, why can't You hear me?
I'm calling out Your name, yeah
It's been so long since I've heard Your voice
It's driving me insane, yeah

It's driving me insane, yeah
It's driving me insane
A victim of consequence
Or victim of a nurture
I've been faithful, I've been kind
But still You will not answer

I am turning into the man I used to be
I am turning into the man I used to be

It's driving me insane, yeah
It's driving me insane
It's driving me insane, yeah
It's driving me insane

All the light that was in me
Has poured through my skin, yeah
I paper up all my holes
But still it's just not in me

I am turning into the man I used to be
I am turning into the man I used to be

It's driving me insane, yeah
It's driving me insane
It's driving me insane, yeah
It's driving me insane

Over to the other side
Over to the other side
Over to the other side, we will go
Over to the other side

Over to the other side
Over to the other side
Over to the other side, we will go
Over to the other side

Over to the other side
Over to the other side
Over to the other side, we will go
Over to the other side

Over to the other side
Over to the other side
Over to the other side, we will go
Over to the other side

Over to the other side
Over to the other side
Over to the other side, we will go
Over to the other side

Over to the other side
Over to the other side
Over to the other side, we will go
Over to the other side

Over to the other side
Over to the other side
Over to the other side, we will go
Over to the other side





Over to the other side
Over to the other side

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kele Okereke's song The Other Side express the feeling of being abandoned by God. The singer is crying out to God, asking why He cannot hear him, as it has been so long since he has heard God's voice. The constant repetition of "It's driving me insane" emphasizes the desperation and frustration of the singer. He feels like he is either a victim of circumstance or of his upbringing, and though he has been faithful and kind, God still won't answer him. The singer is losing himself and turning into the man he used to be, presumably one who did not have faith or believe in God.


The end of the song shifts the focus from the singer's struggles with his faith to a more hopeful message. The repetition of "Over to the other side" may suggest that the singer is ready to let go of his doubts and pain and move forward in his journey with God. The phrase may also allude to the idea of crossing over to the afterlife, where the singer hopes to find answers to the questions that plague him.


Overall, The Other Side is a poignant and introspective song that explores the complexities of faith, doubt and the search for meaning.


Line by Line Meaning

Lord, oh Lord, why can't You hear me?
The singer is questioning why God is not responding to him.


I'm calling out Your name, yeah
The singer is trying to reach God through prayer.


It's been so long since I've heard Your voice
The singer has had no clear signs or indications from God recently.


It's driving me insane, yeah
The lack of communication from God is causing the singer great distress.


A victim of consequence
The singer believes that the hardships he is facing are the result of his own actions.


Or victim of a nurture
The singer considers that his upbringing and environment may have contributed to his situation.


I've been faithful, I've been kind
The singer believes that he has led a virtuous life despite his struggles.


But still You will not answer
Despite his efforts, the singer still feels ignored and unheard by God.


I am turning into the man I used to be
The singer feels like he is becoming the person he was before he became faithful.


All the light that was in me
The singer feels like he has lost a part of himself that he used to feel was positive or good.


Has poured through my skin, yeah
The singer feels like he is transparent or exposed now that he has lost this light.


I paper up all my holes
The singer tries to cover up his vulnerabilities or insecurities.


But still it's just not in me
Despite his attempts to hide his weaknesses, he still feels like the light is missing from within him.


Over to the other side
The singer is seeking a change or a resolution to his troubles.


Over to the other side, we will go
The singer believes that he and whoever is listening will overcome their struggles together.




Writer(s): EPTON ALEX BRADY, OREKEKE KELE

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GabeLogan

no album version of this song on youtube o.O

Joanie Linton

The crowds dead 👎🏾

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