The Other Side
Lighters feat. Bruno Mars Lyrics


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Truth of the matter is I'm complicated
You're as straight as they come
You go 'bout your day baby
While I hide from the sun

It's better if you don't understand
'Cause you won't know what it's like
Until you try

You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole life time
But you just gotta decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other
Waiting on the other side

We would live forever
Who could ask for more
You could die if you wanted
But baby what for

It's better if you don't understand
And you won't know what it's like
Until you try

You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole life time
But you just gotta decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other
Waiting on the other side

If they say life's a dream
Call this insomnia
'Cause this ain't Wonderland
It damn sure ain't Narnia
And once you cross the line
You can't change your mind
Yeah I'm a monster
But I'm no Frankenstein
And quite frankly
I've been feeling insane in between my eyes
I really can't explain what I feel inside
If you knew what I was you'd run and hide
Many have tried to go into the night
Cross over the line and come back alive
But that's the price we pay when we living on the other side

You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole life time
But you just gotta decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other
Waiting on the other side

It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand




It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Other Side" tell the story of a complicated relationship between two people who are very different from each other. The singer admits to being complex and difficult to understand, while the other person is described as "straight as they come." The singer is often in hiding, avoiding the sun, while the other person goes about their normal day. Despite these differences, the singer is willing to wait for the other person on the other side, inviting them to cross the line and join them.


The chorus repeats the message of waiting on the other side, with the singer emphasizing that they are willing to wait a lifetime for the other person to decide. The second verse takes a more philosophical turn, with the singer pondering the meaning of life and the consequences of crossing the line. The line "Yeah I'm a monster, but I'm no Frankenstein" suggests that the singer is aware of their flaws and complexities, but they refuse to be defined by them. They admit to feeling insane and unable to explain their feelings, but that still doesn't deter them from waiting for the other person to join them.


Overall, "The Other Side" is a story about taking risks and choosing to live life on the edge. The singer is willing to wait for the other person, but they also acknowledge that crossing the line has its consequences. It's a song about living life to the fullest, even if that means accepting the complexities that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Truth of the matter is I'm complicated
I am complex and difficult to understand


You're as straight as they come
You are straightforward and uncomplicated


You go 'bout your day baby While I hide from the sun
You live your life normally while I try to avoid the light


It's better if you don't understand 'Cause you won't know what it's like Until you try
It's easier if you don't try to understand me because you won't really comprehend unless you experience it yourself


You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side And you, all you gotta do is cross the line I could wait a whole life time But you just gotta decide You know I, I'll be waiting on the other, Waiting on the other side
I am willing to wait for you to come to my side, but it's up to you to make the choice to cross over. Once you cross over, I will be there waiting for you


We would live forever Who could ask for more You could die if you wanted But baby what for
Living forever is the ultimate goal, why would you choose to die willingly


If they say life's a dream Call this insomnia 'Cause this ain't Wonderland It damn sure ain't Narnia And once you cross the line You can't change your mind Yeah I'm a monster But I'm no Frankenstein And quite frankly I've been feeling insane in between my eyes I really can't explain what I feel inside If you knew what I was you'd run and hide Many have tried to go into the night Cross over the line and come back alive But that's the price we pay when we living on the other side
Life is not a dream, it's more like insomnia. My side is not a magical place, it's a dangerous place. Once you cross over, there's no turning back. I may be monstrous, but I'm not artificially-created like Frankenstein. I feel crazy and indescribable, and you would be scared if you knew what I was. Many have tried to come to my side and have come back alive, but it's a risk we take when living on the other side


It's better if you don't understand It's better if you don't understand It's better if you don't understand It's better if you don't understand It's better if you don't understand It's better if you don't understand
It's less complicated if you just don't try to understand




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ari Levine, Bruno Mars, Jeremy Ruzumna, Johnny Wicks, Joshua Lopez, Kaveh Rastegar, Michael Caren, Patrick Stumph, Peter Gene Hernandez, Philip Martin II Lawrence, Robert Ray Jr Simmons

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~LYRICS~
Truth of the matter is I'm complicated
You're as straight as they come
You go 'bout your day, baby
While I hide from the sun

[Pre-Chorus]
It's better if you don't understand
'Cause you won't know what it's like until you try

[Chorus]
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole lifetime
But you just gotta decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other
Waiting on the other side

[Verse 2]
We would live forever
Who could ask for more?
You could die if you wanted
But baby, what for?

[Pre-Chorus]
It's better if you don't understand
And you won't know what it's like until you try

[Chorus]
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole lifetime
But you just got to decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other
Waiting on the other side

[Verse 3]
If they say life's a dream, call this insomnia
'Cause this ain't Wonderland, it damn sure ain't Narnia
And once you cross the line, you can't change your mind
Yeah, I'm a monster, but I'm no Frankenstein

And quite frankly, I've been feelin' insane in between my eyes
I really can't explain what I feel inside
If you knew what I was, you would run and hide
Many have tried to go into the night
And cross over the line, and come back alive
But that's the price we paying when we living on the other side

[Chorus]
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole lifetime
But you just gotta decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other
Waiting on the other side

[Outro]
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand



All comments from YouTube:

@iloveminyoongi

one of the MOST underated Bruno Mars song

@RickyRegal.

There's a ton more
Calling all my lovelies, too good to say goodbye, Runaway baby, perm, straight up and down, chunky, rest of my life, Never say you cant, our first time, dance in the mirror, moonshine, Natalie, there's obviously more I just can't think right now 😂

@youarelife3437

Better if the haters dont understand.....😂

@Jazmintalent

@Mohit K omg yes

@johndmapa6275

The fact this has 47M views and you calling it underwater says a lot about Bruno, he’s just that good.

@youarelife3437

@John D Mapa Underwater😂 what?

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@sthefanylima2232

10 anos depois e eu aqui novamente … sentimento único. ❤️

@mewryjoycecorreiamodesto7931

Digo o mesmo ♥️♥️♥️♥️

@YOUYOU002

👁️👄👁️

@jamesw5287

One of the most underrated Bruno songs. He and his team are so talented and skilled. Truly inspiring.

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