The Other Side
Mike Oldfield Lyrics


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I′m a superstar
But it's not the high heights
Or the bright lights
It′s all you with me in the night
I'm your love affair
Although it's not a cheating type
′Cause that′s not right
I'm the one that′s by your side
I've been dreaming of you
And that dream came true
′Cause
I saw you yearning for love
But the others don't feel enough
I saw you holding out for too much
But the other can′t give you such
Love, they don't give you much
I'm your top dog
And there′s none else around
So let′s bury bones
And let's get it down
I′m your one man
Even though others have been
But they're just fling
Baby, I′m the real thing
I've been wishing for you
And that wish came true
Cause
I saw you yearning for love
But the others don′t feel enough
I saw you holding out for too much
But the others
They don't give you such
They don't give you much
They don′t give you such
They don′t give you love
They don't give you much
They don′t give you such
They don't give you the love
And.
You′ve been played dear
The game ends is so near
But there's one last thing
You send it over




So you can say it′s over
There's one more to the string

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "The Other Side" by Mike Oldfield speak about a relationship that has a genuine connection that goes beyond just physical attraction or material possessions. The singer describes himself as a superstar who doesn't need the bright lights or high heights to feel fulfilled, but rather, it is being with the person he loves that brings him happiness. He sees himself as a love affair, but not a cheating type, because he is committed to being faithful to his partner. He believes that he is the one by his partner's side, through thick and thin.


The singer goes on to say that he has been dreaming of this person and that his wish has come true. He has observed that his partner has been yearning for love, but the others that have come before him have not been enough to fulfill that need. They have been holding out for too much, but he is able to give them the love they desire. He sees himself as the real thing, not just a fling like others in the past.


Towards the end of the song, the singer warns his partner that the game is ending soon. The last thing he wants is for the relationship to end on a sour note, so he proposes that they send one last message over to end it properly. This may suggest that the relationship may not last forever, but they can at least end it respectfully without any hard feelings.Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of a meaningful connection and love in a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I’m a superstar
I have fame and success


But it's not the high heights
Despite my success, I am not driven by the thrill of it


Or the bright lights
I don't crave attention or the limelight


It's all you with me in the night
What truly matters to me is being with you when it's just the two of us


I'm your love affair
I am romantically involved with you


Although it's not a cheating type
Our relationship is not based on infidelity


'Cause that's not right
Cheating is not a moral or ethical choice


I'm the one that's by your side
I am the one who is there for you through thick and thin


I've been dreaming of you
You have been on my mind and in my thoughts as a dream


And that dream came true
My wish to be with you became reality


'Cause I saw you yearning for love
I witnessed your desire for affection and emotional connection


But the others don't feel enough
The love you have received from others does not fulfill your needs


I saw you holding out for too much
You have been waiting for the kind of love that others cannot provide


But the other can't give you such
Your previous partners were unable to provide you with the kind of love you crave


Love, they don't give you much
Previous partners have not given you enough love


I'm your top dog
I am the best partner for you


And there's none else around
There is no one else who can compare to me


So let's bury bones
Let's put the past behind us and move forward


And let's get it down
Let's focus on our relationship and make it work


I'm your one man
I am the only man you need and want


Even though others have been
Despite being with other partners before, you have chosen me


But they're just fling
Your previous relationships were not as meaningful as our relationship


Baby, I'm the real thing
I am the genuine article, the real deal


I've been wishing for you
I have wanted to be with you for a long time


And that wish came true
Finally, I have the opportunity to be with you


'Cause I saw you yearning for love
Your desire for love was obvious to me


But the others don’t feel enough
Previous partners were unable to provide you with the kind of love you crave


They don't give you such
The love you have received from others does not fulfill your needs


They don't give you much
Previous partners have not given you enough love


They don't give you such
The love you have received from others does not fulfill your needs


They don't give you love
Previous partners were not capable of providing you with the love you need


They don't give you much
Previous partners have not given you enough love


They don't give you such
The love you have received from others does not fulfill your needs


And.
Transition to a separate thought


You've been played dear
You have been misled or mistreated by others in the past


The game ends is so near
The time for games and dating around is coming to an end


But there's one last thing
There is one more thing to be done


You send it over
You need to communicate something to me


So you can say it's over
So that we can move on and close this chapter of our lives


There's one more to the string
There is one more thing that needs to be said or done before our relationship can move forward




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