other side
Lame Drivers Lyrics
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So leave me to die
And when I said "I'm goin' crazy"
I meant to the other side.
Go on ahead past the neighbors' fence
Climb into thier yard
It was all God's land another time, lady
We're reclaiming our part
I suggest you throw the telephone away
Be that mask
Be that mask you wear in your play
Alarm awake now you're energized!
To make an impression
I would like my soul to levitate
See you from the other side
All you right in hand step there about
All the weaklings stand in line
You keep getting pushed over the edge
Go on and reach for the sky
But you couldn't entertain that in our world
I suggest you throw this telephone away
Be that mask...
Be that mask your eyes close!
You oughta see life from this angle
The world is a ball-shaped mass you're just a little spot on it
See you from the other side
The lyrics of Lame Drivers' song "Other Side" explore the singer's rejection of conventional medicine and their desire to escape to a different plane of existence. The opening lines, "I don't believe in your medicine / So leave me to die", express the singer's disillusionment with traditional medical treatments, suggesting that they believe seeking medical help is futile. The second line of the chorus, "And when I said 'I'm goin' crazy' / I meant to the other side", implies that the singer wants to leave the confines of the world they know and find a new reality. The lines "Couldn't entertain that in our world / I suggest you throw the telephone away" and "Be that mask / Be that mask you wear in your play" both suggest that the singer views the world as limiting and artificial, and encourages the listener to break free from social norms and expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't believe in your medicine
I reject your solutions to my problems
So leave me to die
I would rather face my troubles on my own
And when I said 'I'm goin' crazy'
When I express my frustrations and anxieties
I meant to the other side.
I am seeking a new perspective or escape from my current reality
Go on ahead past the neighbors' fence
Move beyond the boundaries of your current environment
Climb into their yard
Explore new territory or perspectives
It was all God's land another time, lady
The land was previously shared, but now we stake our own claim
We're reclaiming our part
We are taking control of our lives and surroundings
Couldn't entertain that in our world
We reject certain ideas or behaviors in our community
I suggest you throw the telephone away
Disconnect from distractions and negative influences
Be that mask
Embrace a persona or identity
Be that mask you wear in your play
Fully inhabit and embrace your chosen persona or identity in your actions
Alarm awake now you're energized!
Awaken and seize the moment with energy and enthusiasm
To make an impression
To leave your mark or influence
I would like my soul to levitate
I desire a spiritual or transcendent experience
See you from the other side
I hope to connect with you from a new or different perspective
All you right in hand step there about
Confidently move forward with your plans and actions
All the weaklings stand in line
Those who lack confidence or determination are left behind
You keep getting pushed over the edge
You face challenges that threaten to overwhelm you
Go on and reach for the sky
Strive towards your goals, ambitions, and aspirations
But you couldn't entertain that in our world
Our community or society rejects certain ideas or behaviors
I suggest you throw this telephone away
Remove yourself from distractions, stressors, or negative influences
Be that mask...
Embrace a persona or identity to suit your goals and interests
Be that mask your eyes close!
Fully embody your chosen persona or identity and embrace it with your entire being
You oughta see life from this angle
Consider a new or different perspective on life and the world
The world is a ball-shaped mass you're just a little spot on it
We are small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things
See you from the other side
I hope to connect with you from a new or different perspective
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.