other side
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In Southern Mexico
You forget just why you came
You run to Northern California
But, you forget to change your name
But, when I get to New York City
It won't matter none of this will change
Ten thousand miles and running
All these songs will remain the same

Just take your time
Your life is just beginning
You are all grown up
Wanting for the other side
Just take you time
I will always be there waiting
On the other side
Wanting for the other side

Inside my worried mind
I wonder why I'm here
And all the questions that I ask myself
The answers are never clear
I can't believe that it's all over
I don't know where to begin
I've got to outrun these shadows
Feel the sun on my face again my friend

I thought I knew them
I thought they were my friends
Well I must be crazy
It never ends it never ends
No, we are not the same
We are so far apart
And the distance felt between us
Is in the heart you know it's true





Just take your time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to P.E.'s song Other Side depict a journey of self-discovery, as the singer travels from Southern Mexico to Northern California, and ultimately to New York City. Despite the distance traveled and the changes that occur along the way, the singer realizes that some things remain the same - namely, the timeless nature of music and the need to find one's true purpose in life. Along the journey, the singer faces feelings of confusion and doubt, wondering why they are where they are and struggling to find clear answers. But even in the midst of this uncertainty, the singer recognizes the importance of perseverance and taking things one step at a time, knowing that growth and progress will come with patience and persistence.


In many ways, the lyrics to Other Side are reflective of the larger social and cultural themes that have shaped P.E.'s music throughout their career. From issues of racism and police brutality to the struggles faced by marginalized communities in America and beyond, P.E. has never shied away from speaking truth to power and tackling difficult topics head-on. With Other Side, the band continues this tradition, exploring the personal and universal challenges that come with trying to find one's place in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

In Southern Mexico
Being in a place where you can't seem to remember how you ended up there


You forget just why you came
Feeling like you've lost sight of the things that you once knew motivated you


You run to Northern California
Trying to escape from your reality and finding solace in a different locale


But, you forget to change your name
Realizing that moving from one location to another can't change who you are or your past


But, when I get to New York City
Acknowledging that no matter where you go, yourself will always be waiting for you


It won't matter none of this will change
Understanding that a change in scenery won't change what's inside of you or the world you left behind


Ten thousand miles and running
Feeling like you're constantly moving, trying to find your place in the world


All these songs will remain the same
Feeling like everything is repeating itself, and you can't escape from the repetition


Just take your time
Realizing that the journey of life is long, and you need to take your time to figure it out


Your life is just beginning
Feeling like you still have a lot to learn and discover about life


You are all grown up
Realizing that you're an adult now and have to face life's challenges on your own


Wanting for the other side
Desiring an unknown, unexplored world that's waiting for you on the other side


I will always be there waiting
Knowing that someone will always be there for you, no matter what happens


On the other side
Believing that there's a better place or situation waiting for you on the other side of life


Inside my worried mind
Feeling anxious and full of worry about the future


I wonder why I'm here
Questioning your purpose and place in the world


And all the questions that I ask myself
Feeling overwhelmed with the number of questions you have about life


The answers are never clear
Realizing that the answers to your questions may not be clear or straightforward


I can't believe that it's all over
Feeling like life has come to an end and there's nothing left to look forward to


I don't know where to begin
Feeling lost and unsure of how to start over


I've got to outrun these shadows
Feeling like your past is haunting you and trying to escape from it


Feel the sun on my face again my friend
Wanting to feel alive and happy again after a period of darkness


I thought I knew them
Realizing that the people you thought you knew and trusted are not who you thought they were


I thought they were my friends
Feeling betrayed by friends who turned out to be enemies


Well I must be crazy
Feeling like you're losing your mind because of the difficult situations you're facing


It never ends it never ends
Feeling like your struggles with friends, enemies or difficult situations never seem to end


No, we are not the same
Realizing that people are different and have different motives and goals


We are so far apart
Feeling like you're far away from your friends or people you used to be close with


And the distance felt between us
Feeling like there's a rift between you and someone you care about


Is in the heart you know it's true
Believing that the distance between people goes beyond physical distance and is rooted in their hearts




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jared Gomes, Mark Young

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@kingkrysen

This song speaks to me so much 💯🔥🎸 back when I discovered this band back in 2019 I was 20 years old working at Buffalo Wild Wings and omg they helped me out so much during that era of my life this song in particular spoke to me the most 💯

@queenannesrevengeban

This song is so good. I love everything this band has ever done. Jah your friend Justin from Arkansas.

@user-yi4rc7kp8i

Def one of my favorite hed PE tracks. I just wish they made more songs like this one

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The song the meadow is good you should check it out if you haven't heard it

@SunDiegoRockStar

This song was definitely abnormal to their style, but one of their best.

@RedHeadKid

LOVE this song

@antichrist6274

This reminds me of that one time I wouldn't leave the house... Thanks for uploading this.

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One of my favorite (hed) tracks. #IndieRaps

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i love this song

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