The Other Side of the Coin
Mortification Lyrics


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[WORDS-STEVE ROWE,]
[MUSIC-LINCOLN BOWEN/ADAM ZAFFARESE]

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN
THE WAY TO EXPRESS NEW LIFE,
WHO NEEDS MORE EVIL THOUGHTS,
THE NEW LIFE HAS ARRIVED
THE OTHER SID OF THE COIN X8

MANGLED HEADS, MANGLED JOINTS,
SATAN'S EVIL SLAMMING LIFE,
GOD'S WAY IS LIFE AND PEACE,
ETERNITY, AND LIFE WITHOUT HATE.

TAKE YOUR, MONEY, THROW IT, AWAY,
WASTE IT, ON YOUR, OWN DAMNATION,
WHY NOT, LOOK ON, THE OTHER SIDE,
JESUS SAVES IN THE BANK OF SALVATION!

SAVE IT, YOUR LIFE
SAVIOUR, NEW LIFE




DON'T WASTE, YOUR TIME,
BUYING, SATAN.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mortification's song The Other Side of the Coin are a call to embrace a life of peace and positivity, rather than succumbing to evil thoughts and actions. The song urges listeners to turn away from the negativity and violence that Satan represents and instead choose the way of Jesus and the new life he offers. The title phrase of "the other side of the coin" suggests that there are two sides to every story or perspective, and listeners are encouraged to choose the positive, hopeful side.


The lyrics draw a clear distinction between the realities of Satan and God, with Satan's evil and violence contrasted with God's way of life and peace. The image of "mangled heads, mangled joints" evokes a sense of physical violence and destruction, while the call to "take your money, throw it away" and "buying Satan" suggest that following Satan is a waste of time and resources. By contrast, listeners are encouraged to "save" their lives and embrace the new life offered by Jesus.


Overall, the lyrics to The Other Side of the Coin encourage listeners to reject negativity and embrace positivity and hope, recognizing that there are different perspectives and choices available to us.


Line by Line Meaning

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN
There is another way to live life, a better way that is often overlooked.


THE WAY TO EXPRESS NEW LIFE
Living life with faith and grace provides a renewal, an enhancement to the typical mindset.


WHO NEEDS MORE EVIL THOUGHTS
Evil thoughts only cause negativity, and it's not necessary to strengthen such thoughts anymore, particularly when faith is present.


THE NEW LIFE HAS ARRIVED
A new life that is free from hate, evil, and sin is attainable through faith and positivity.


MANGLED HEADS, MANGLED JOINTS
A metaphor of the physical and mental toll caused by negative thoughts and an absence of faith.


SATAN'S EVIL SLAMMING LIFE
A warning of the damaging effects of allowing the devil to have control over one's life.


GOD'S WAY IS LIFE AND PEACE
God offers a peaceful and loving way of life, which contrasts the chaos and negativity that the devil's influence brings.


ETERNITY, AND LIFE WITHOUT HATE
Choosing to believe in a faith-filled life leads to living an eternal life free from hate, evil, and sin.


TAKE YOUR, MONEY, THROW IT, AWAY
Having faith is more vital than money; throwing money away is a meaningless act when it's taken as an alternate to having faith.


WASTE IT, ON YOUR, OWN DAMNATION
Wasting money in a self-serving manner only leads to one's damnation as it doesn't mean fulfilling life's purposes.


WHY NOT, LOOK ON, THE OTHER SIDE
Why not look to faith for redemption and renewal instead of looking to misguided and inevitably futile pursuits?


JESUS SAVES IN THE BANK OF SALVATION!
Believing in Jesus is an investment in saving oneself from eternal condemnation, as opposed to depositing money in a bank account.


SAVE IT, YOUR LIFE
Choose to live a life of faith, which saves one from the chaos and misery that comes with living in hate, sin, and negativity.


SAVIOR, NEW LIFE
Having a savior in Jesus brings one to a renewed life free of sin and hate.


DON'T WASTE, YOUR TIME
Time is precious and should be used for pursuits that advance life, including developing faith and living in peace.


BUYING, SATAN
Buying into sin, hate, negativity, and evil is purchasing Satan as one's provider instead of choosing to follow a faith-filled life.




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