In 1990 the album Kevin Welch was recorded and 2 years later Western Beat. Both albums received rave reviews, but did not sell very well. Warner Brothers discharged Welch from the contract.
In 1994 he founded with his partner Kieran Kane and Tammy Rogers, Mike Henderson and Harry Stinson the record label Dead Reckoning Records. The following year Life Down Here on Earth was published and in 1999 Beneath My Wheels. The majority of songs are Welch's originals. In 2002 the album Millionaire was recorded with several Danish musicians.
In Europe he is known mainly for his hit "Something About You" (contained in Western Beat) which was used as background music in Tuborg's commercials.
In 2004 Welch teamed up with fellow Dead Reckoning artists Kieran Kane and Fats Kaplin to produce You Can't Save Everybody. The trio followed this up with Lost John Dean in 2006, to general acclaim. Lost John Dean reached number one on the Americana charts, and resulted in nominations for several awards including Duo/Group of the year at the 2006 Americana Honors and Awards.
Throughout the 2000s, Welch has teamed up with Australian band The Flood. They have recorded albums and DVDs together, as well as performing. Like much of Welch's work, this has been met with rave reviews, but minimal sales.
The Other Side
Kevin Welch Lyrics
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The end of your rope
You just can't fix
Everything that's broke
Got to turn it loose, babe
Hey, just let it ride
'Cause it ain't about pride now
You've just come to a bridge
That you still ain't built
Sit down here with me
I'll tell you about the other side
The other side of loneliness
The other side of the blues
There really is a place like this
Where the sun is gonna shine for you
You'll feel that old restlessness
Your tears have all been cried
You'll find your way over this
And you'll make it to the other side
Life gets hard
Life gets cold
No matter who you are
Gonna settle on your soul
There comes a time
When you go looking for a place to hide
But one of these days
You're gonna lift up your head
Whistle up those hell hounds of yours
And make them sit up and beg
That's when you'll be ready
Ready for the other side
The other side of loneliness
The other side of the blues
There really is a place like this
Where the sun is gonna shine for you
You'll feel that old restlessness
Your tears have all been cried
You'll find your way over this
And you'll make it to the other side
The lyrics of Kevin Welch and the Overtones' song "The Other Side" addresses a universal human experience of feeling overwhelmed, helpless, and lost in the midst of life's struggles. The beginning of the song captures this feeling with the lines, "So, you're at the end of your wits, the end of your rope. You just can't fix, everything that's broke." The singer advises the listener to let go of control and trust the journey, singing "Got to turn it loose, babe. Hey, just let it ride.” The lyrics suggest that the solution is not about pride or guilt but rather about finding a new perspective.
The chorus talks about the other side of loneliness and the blues, which is a place where the sun shines and restlessness is replaced with peace. The singer encourages the listener to persevere, promising that they will eventually make it through to the other side of their struggles.
Overall, "The Other Side" is a song of hope and resilience, acknowledging the difficulties of life while encouraging the listener to keep going and trust that better times are ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
So, you're at the end of your wits
You're exhausted by life's circumstances and feel hopeless.
The end of your rope
You have used up all your mental and emotional resources.
You just can't fix
You're unable to find a solution or fix the problems in your life.
Everything that's broke
All the things that matter to you are damaged.
Got to turn it loose, babe
You need to let go of the things that are causing you stress and pain.
Hey, just let it ride
Relax and let things unfold naturally.
'Cause it ain't about pride now
The solution is not about pride.
Well, it ain't about guilt
It's not about feeling guilty either.
You've just come to a bridge
You have reached a crucial juncture in life.
That you still ain't built
You haven't completed building the bridge in your life.
Sit down here with me
Allow me to give you some friendly advice.
I'll tell you about the other side
I will share with you a positive solution to your problems.
The other side of loneliness
The resolution involves overcoming loneliness.
The other side of the blues
It involves rising above sadness and despair.
There really is a place like this
It is possible to achieve this positive state.
Where the sun is gonna shine for you
You will experience happiness and joy in this new state.
You'll feel that old restlessness
You will feel motivated to make progress.
Your tears have all been cried
Your sadness and sorrow will no longer dominate your life.
You'll find your way over this
You will overcome your struggles and find a way forward.
And you'll make it to the other side
You will achieve the positive state that has been described.
Life gets hard
Life is tough.
Life gets cold
Life can also feel hostile and unforgiving.
No matter who you are
Everyone experiences hardship in life.
Gonna settle on your soul
Your problems will weigh heavily on you emotionally.
There comes a time
There will be a moment in time where you will seek out a new solution.
When you go looking for a place to hide
You will search for a way out of your problems.
But one of these days
Someday soon.
You're gonna lift up your head
You will regain your motivation and hope for the future.
Whistle up those hell hounds of yours
You will take control of your own life and be in charge of it.
And make them sit up and beg
You will master your fears and struggles.
That's when you'll be ready
This is when you will be fully equipped.
Ready for the other side
Prepared to take on and experience the positive state previously mentioned.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: KEVIN WELCH
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