The Other Side
Nvdes Lyrics


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(Are you in the city?)

You keep your lipstick light
I like mine like clay
I wanna lay and braid your hair under the sheets all day
You suckered me inside
Your cotton candy surprise
I wanna keep the lights on
And play with you all night

All my best friends say
You are the worst thing
That happened to me
All my best friends say
You are the worst thing
That happened to me

Are you in the city?
Are you on the other side?
Are you in the city?
Are you on the other side?
Are you in the city?
Are you on the other side?
Are you in the city?
Are you on the other side?

You are the Ashlynn bus
Trainee reality stars
My holy sweet sixteen
Hold me in your arms
You always shave my knees
You pay the rent on time
You feed me lemon-head stickers and I'm outta my mind

All my best friends say
You are the worst thing
That happened to me
All my best friends say
You are the worst thing
That happened to me

Are you in the city?
Are you on the other side?
Are you in the city?
Are you on the other side?
Are you in the city?
Are you on the other side?
Are you in the city?
Are you on the other side?
Are you in the city?
Are you on the other side?
Are you in the city?
Are you on the other side?
Are you in the city?

(You say you love me but you don't)
You say you love me but you don't do it
You say you love me but you don't do it
You say you love me but you don't do it
You say you love me but you don't do it
You say you love me but you don't do it
You say you love me but you don't do it
(Are you in the city?)
(Are you on the other side?)





(Outside, outside, oh)

Overall Meaning

The song "The Other Side" by Nvdes speaks to the complexities of love and relationships. The lyrics describe a partner who may not be perfect, but nevertheless fulfills a desire for connection and intimacy. The singer revels in the physical aspects of their relationship, including the sensory pleasures of braiding hair, shaving knees, and feeding candy. However, the relationship isn't without its complications. The singer acknowledges that their best friends may see the relationship as a negative influence, hinting at the possibility of a troublesome partner who may not have their best interests at heart. These conflicting emotions are exemplified in the repeated questions "Are you in the city? Are you on the other side?" which could be interpreted as a longing for a partner who is physically absent or emotionally distant.


Overall, "The Other Side" is a song about the messiness of human relationships. It acknowledges that relationships often involve both pleasure and pain, and that love can be both beautiful and destructive. The lyrics invite listeners to contemplate the inherent contradictions and complexities of loving another person.



Line by Line Meaning

You keep your lipstick light
You prefer a subtle lip color


I like mine like clay
I prefer to have bold lip color and texture like clay


I wanna lay and braid your hair under the sheets all day
I want to spend the day with you being intimate and playful


You suckered me inside
You lured me into this relationship


Your cotton candy surprise
You were sweet and unexpected


I wanna keep the lights on
I want to be with you and not fall asleep


And play with you all night
I want to stay up all night and be physical with you


All my best friends say
My friends don't think you are good for me


You are the worst thing
You are a bad influence on me


That happened to me
You have made my life worse since we started dating


You are the Ashlynn bus
You are someone who is popular and constantly busy


Trainee reality stars
Trying to make it in the entertainment industry


My holy sweet sixteen
You are someone that makes me feel young and alive


Hold me in your arms
I want to be physically close to you


You always shave my knees
You do little things for me to make me feel cared for


You pay the rent on time
You are reliable and responsible


You feed me lemon-head stickers and I'm outta my mind
You make me feel young and playful with little gifts and surprises


You say you love me but you don't do it
I don't feel loved even though you say you do


Are you in the city?
Where are you?


Are you on the other side?
Are you in another place or state of mind?


Outside, outside, oh
Expressing restlessness and wanting to leave or escape something




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Josh Laviolette, Madi Diaz, Sean Thomas van Vleet

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