The Other Side
Max Lyrics


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Right here, right now, I put the offer out
I don't wanna chase you down
I know you see it, you run with me
And I can cut you free out of the treachery and walls you keep in
So trade your typical for something colorful
And if it's crazy, live a little crazy
You can play it sensible, a king of conventional
Or you can risk it all and see

Don't you wanna get away from the same old part you gotta play
'Cause I got what you need, so come with me and take the ride
It'll take you to the other side
'Cause you can do like you do, or you can do like me
Stay in the cage, or you'll finally take the key
Yo, damn, suddenly you're free to fly
It'll take you to the other side

Okay, my friend, you wanna cut me in
Well I hate to tell you, but it just won't happen
So thanks, but no, I think I'm good to go
'Cause I quite enjoy the life you say I'm trapped in
Now I admire you, and that whole show you do
You're onto something, really, it's something
But I live among the swells, and we don't pick up peanut shells
I'll have to leave that up to you

Don't you know that I'm okay with this uptown part I get to play
'Cause I got what I need and I don't wanna take the ride
I don't need to see the other side
So go and do like you do, I'm good to do like me
Ain't in a cage, so I don't need to take the key
Oh, damn, can't you see I'm doing fine?
I don't need to see the other side

Now is this really how you like to spend your days?
Whiskey and misery, and parties and plays
If I were mixed up with you, I'd be the talk of the town
Disgraced and disowned, another one of the clowns
But you would finally live a little, finally laugh a little
Just let me give you the freedom to dream
And it'll wake you up and cure your aching
Take your walls and start 'em breaking
Now that's a deal that seems worth taking
But I guess I'll leave that up to you

Well it's intriguing, but to go would cost me greatly
So what percentage of the show would I be taking?
Fair enough, you'd want a piece of all the action
I'd give you seven, we could shake and make it happen
I wasn't born this morning, eighteen would be just fine
Why not just go ahead and ask for nickels on the dime?
Fifteen
I'd do eight
Twelve
Maybe nine
Ten

Don't you wanna get away to a whole new part you're gonna play
'Cause I got what you need, so come with me and take the ride
It'll take you to the other side
So we can do like I do, so if you do like me
Forget the cage, 'cause we know how to make the key
Oh, damn, suddenly we're free to fly
We're going to the other side

So if you do like I do (to the other side)
So if you do like me (we're going to the other side)




'Cause if we do, we're going to the other side
We're going to the other side

Overall Meaning

The song "The Other Side" by Max is a vividly inspiring anthem that highlights an individual's ability to take risks, live unapologetically, and the chance to experience a new way of life. The lyrics put forward that Max wants to offer an opportunity to someone who is stuck in their usual way of life to take a step with him and try something new, something vibrant and colorful. He offers to help them break free from the walls of conformity and predictability enveloping them by swapping their typical life for something more exciting, even if it means acting a little crazy.


In response, the second verse further explains that while Max admires the person's way of life, which is uptown, sophisticated, and self-governing, he feels fortunate with his own life and has no desire to change it. He acknowledges the other person's lifestyles, which consists of continuous whiskey, misery, and parties, sounds appealing, but he is adamant about wanting to stay where he is. Later, they both negotiate a deal in which Max suggests a joint venture with the other person that would work out for both's benefits.


Overall, "The Other Side" is a compelling song that encourages people to explore and experience new things to grow and change their lives. It embraces life's vibrancy, eccentricity, and uniqueness, which is an essential aspect of human growth.


Line by Line Meaning

Right here, right now, I put the offer out
I am offering you an opportunity, right here and now


I don't wanna chase you down
I don't want to have to convince you to take it


I know you see it, you run with me
I know you understand what I'm saying, and you'll come along


And I can cut you free out of the treachery and walls you keep in
I can help you escape from your own self-imposed limitation and negativity


So trade your typical for something colorful
Try something different, live a little more vibrantly


And if it's crazy, live a little crazy
Don't be afraid to go a little wild with your life


You can play it sensible, a king of conventional
You can be safe and stick to the norm, like a typical leader


Or you can risk it all and see
Or you can take a chance and experience something new


Don't you wanna get away from the same old part you gotta play
Don't you want to escape from the same boring routine you're stuck in?


'Cause I got what you need, so come with me and take the ride
Because I have a way for you to do it, so come with me


It'll take you to the other side
It'll take you to an entirely new world


'Cause you can do like you do, or you can do like me
You can continue doing what you're doing, or you can follow my lead


Stay in the cage, or you'll finally take the key
Stay trapped, or take ownership of your life and finally take control to break free


Yo, damn, suddenly you're free to fly
Wow, you'll be liberated and free to soar high


Okay, my friend, you wanna cut me in
Alright, so you're interested in doing it with me


Well I hate to tell you, but it just won't happen
But I don't think I'm interested in making it work


So thanks, but no, I think I'm good to go
I appreciate the thought, but I'll pass


'Cause I quite enjoy the life you say I'm trapped in
Because actually, I enjoy the life you think is trapping me


Now I admire you, and that whole show you do
But I respect you and the art you make


You're onto something, really, it's something
I think you're close to discovering something new


But I live among the swells, and we don't pick up peanut shells
But as a member of high society, I don't waste my time on small, insignificant details


I'll have to leave that up to you
But I'll let you make your own choices in this regard


Don't you know that I'm okay with this uptown part I get to play
Don't you realize that I'm content with the privileged position I have?


'Cause I got what I need and I don't wanna take the ride
I have everything I need already and I don't want or need to try something new


I don't need to see the other side
I don't need to explore uncharted territories or take risks and try something different


Now is this really how you like to spend your days?
Is this how you want to live your life, filled with alcohol and heartache?


Whiskey and misery, and parties and plays
Drinking, sadness, and social events


If I were mixed up with you, I'd be the talk of the town
If we were together, we'd be the scandalous topic of discussions


Disgraced and disowned, another one of the clowns
Embarrassed, rejected, and looked down upon by our peers


But you would finally live a little, finally laugh a little
But it would also allow you to experience more success and happiness


Just let me give you the freedom to dream
So just let me inspire you to dream and imagine new possibilities


And it'll wake you up and cure your aching
It'll awaken you to new experiences and cure your dissatisfaction


Take your walls and start 'em breaking
Break down the barriers holding you back


Now that's a deal that seems worth taking
This is an opportunity that seems valuable


But I guess I'll leave that up to you
But ultimately, you have to decide what's best for you


Well it's intriguing, but to go would cost me greatly
It's interesting, but there are significant risks involved with pursuing it


So what percentage of the show would I be taking?
How much of this deal would I be a part of?


Fair enough, you'd want a piece of all the action
That's reasonable, since you're contributing to the plan


I'd give you seven, we could shake and make it happen
I'll give you a fair share, and we can make it a reality


I wasn't born this morning, eighteen would be just fine
I'm not naive, and I know that it's reasonable to offer 18% instead


Why not just go ahead and ask for nickels on the dime?
Why not ask for even more than what's reasonable?


Fifteen
15% share


I'd do eight
8% share


Twelve
12% share


Maybe nine
9% share


Ten
10% share


Don't you wanna get away to a whole new part you're gonna play
Don't you want to escape to a new experience and persona?


'Cause I got what you need, so come with me and take the ride
Because I have the solution, so join me in exploring and experiencing it


It'll take you to the other side
It'll take you to a new and exciting world


So we can do like I do, so if you do like me
So let's try it my way, and if you like it, let's continue


Forget the cage, 'cause we know how to make the key
Let's break out of the old limitations and make our own path


Oh, damn, suddenly we're free to fly
Wow, now we're completely liberated and can fly as we please


We're going to the other side
We're headed to an exciting, new world


So if you do like I do (to the other side)
So if you follow my lead (to the other side)


So if you do like me (we're going to the other side)
So if you act like me (we're going to a new world)


'Cause if we do, we're going to the other side
Because if we cooperate and collaborate, we'll succeed in reaching a new level




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Justin Paul, Benj Pasek

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@max

Honored and hype to be on this. SO EXCITED LETS GO BABY

@Violasings11

You killed it!! I've been a fan for a while and it was so cool seeing you on this soundtrack 😊

@cameronregularseasonqr5now289

Man I've been waiting for WEEKS for this, and I've never been disappointed with anything you do. Not now. Not ever. You high-fived me at your Melbourne concert last year and I'm forever screaming. Love you Max

@chrischang7701

You're great man, you would make a great showman

@debsfab2769

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@DoomedCookie69

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@avoxmusic1252

MAX completely killed it with the vocals. Ty couldn’t have done a more fabulous job on his vocals. The way the music style is slightly altered between the two blends so perfectly. I couldn’t have seen a more surprising yet perfect matchup for this song. Thank you so much for this entire album!

@rockbird1227

Agreed :)

@kiwifit620

"Thanks ,but no ."
Ah,my heart. That "no" was so cute.

@Im_in_theTardis

Omg ikr

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