The Other Side
Ken Block Lyrics


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They say you ought a think about it
Spend a little time without it
Do you have to let me go
Just to figure this thing out

No I couldn't live without it
Don't even wanna think about it
But we've never been here before
And it's raining
And the daylight's fading

Got a ticket to ride
Got a ticket to Rome
I just hope you can find your way back home

Just do what you gotta do
See what you gotta see
Be who you wanna be
Leave if you gotta leave
Just figure this thing out
Take a chance
Take a trip
Take a swing
Take a hit
Take a look at your life
Cause at the end of the ride
I'll be there on the other side

I know I couldn't live with myself
If your heart was somewhere else
When you're lying in bed
Wondering that sleepless wonder
As a matter of fact
I wish you would
Find your way back
To somewhere good enough
Where you can see
That I'm for you
And you still need me

Got a ticket to ride
Got a reason to roam
I just hope you can find your way back home

Just do what you gotta do
See what you gotta see
Be who you wanna be
Leave if you gotta leave
Just figure this thing out
Take a chance
Take a trip
Take a swing
Take a hit
Take a look at your life
Cause at the end of the ride
I'll be there on the other side

Please don't take this thing for granted
Or hide it from the sun
Oh you know I'll wait forever
But your silence tells me
It might be a while

Just do what you gotta do
See what you gotta see
Be who you wanna be
Leave if you gotta leave
Just even this thing out
Take a chance
Take a trip
Take a swig
Take a hit
Take a look at your life
Cause I know you're justified
I'll be there on the other side
Cause at the end of the ride




I'll be there on the other side
Cause at the end of the ride I'll be there

Overall Meaning

In "The Other Side," Ken Block sings about a relationship that is going through some tough times. His partner is struggling with whether they want to stay in the relationship or not, and Ken is trying to communicate that he's there for them no matter what. He acknowledges that it's normal to have doubts sometimes and that they should take the time they need to figure things out. Despite the uncertainty, Ken is certain that he will be there for his partner "on the other side" of whatever decision they make.


The chorus of the song is a call to action for his partner to explore their options and make the decision that's right for them. He encourages them to take a chance, take a trip, take a swing, and take a hit. He wants them to do whatever they need to do to figure out what they truly want and who they want to be. Ken truly cares about his partner's well-being, and he wants them to know that he supports them no matter what they decide.


Line by Line Meaning

They say you ought a think about it
People suggest that you should reflect on this situation


Spend a little time without it
Take a break from this to clear your head


Do you have to let me go
Must you end things between us?


Just to figure this thing out
Just to gain clarity on what we are and where we stand


No I couldn't live without it
I can't imagine my life without you


Don't even wanna think about it
I don't even want to consider life without you


But we've never been here before
We have never faced this kind of uncertainty in our relationship


And it's raining
The atmosphere is adding to the gloominess of our situation


And the daylight's fading
The opportunity to turn things around is slipping away


Got a ticket to ride
I have the means to take a journey


Got a ticket to Rome
I have a destination in mind


I just hope you can find your way back home
I hope you will find your way back to me


Just do what you gotta do
Take whatever action necessary to resolve this


See what you gotta see
Seek the truth even if it is difficult to bear


Be who you wanna be
Stay true to yourself even if it means making tough choices


Leave if you gotta leave
If it's time to go, then go


Just figure this thing out
Nail down where our relationship is heading


Take a chance
Be bold and take risks


Take a trip
Take a journey to gain perspective


Take a swing
Take action to change the course of events


Take a hit
Weather the tough times


Take a look at your life
Reflect on where your life is heading


Cause at the end of the ride I'll be there on the other side
I'll be there for you no matter what


I know I couldn't live with myself
I would be filled with regret


If your heart was somewhere else
If your heart was not with me


When you're lying in bed
When you're alone with your thoughts


Wondering that sleepless wonder
Pondering the unknown


As a matter of fact
In fact


I wish you would
I would like for you to


Find your way back
Return to me


To somewhere good enough
To a place where our relationship can thrive


Where you can see
Where you can recognize


That I'm for you
That I am on your side


And you still need me
And you still require my support


Please don't take this thing for granted
Do not overlook the importance of our relationship


Or hide it from the sun
Don't keep it hidden


Oh you know I'll wait forever
You should know that I will always be here for you


But your silence tells me
Your lack of communication makes me feel


It might be a while
That it may be a long time before we are on the same page


Just even this thing out
Balance the scales in our relationship


Take a swig
Take a drink, relax and think about what you need to do


Cause I know you're justified
I understand your perspective


Cause at the end of the ride I'll be there on the other side
No matter what happens, I'll be by your side


At the end of the ride
Regardless of how our journey ends




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BLOCK, CUTLER, PEIKEN

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