The Other Side
Pilot Lyrics


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Hey girl, what's it all about
You turn me down and just put the candle out
You got to let me know
See the light, don't go
You got to love me more
Take a hand, don't go
Don't get troubled by the rain on the other side
Hey girl, don't you turn me down
Just a happy face lifts me off the ground
You got to let me know
See the light, don't go
You got to love me more
Take a hand, don't go
Don't get troubled by the rain on the other side
Keep lovin' me baby, keep your hands on fire
Keep lovin' me baby, you're real high flyer





On the other side, on the other side

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pilot's song The Other Side seem to be a plea from the singer to his love interest, asking her not to turn him down and to give him a chance to prove himself. The repetition of the lines “you got to let me know, see the light, don't go, you got to love me more, take a hand, don't go” suggests that the singer is trying to convince his love interest to take a chance on him and not give up on their relationship. He acknowledges that there may be difficulties or obstacles (symbolized by “the rain on the other side”), but urges her to persevere and not let these difficulties discourage her.


The bridge, “Keep lovin' me baby, keep your hands on fire, keep lovin' me baby, you're a real high flyer” reinforces the singer's desire for his love interest's continued affection and commitment. The metaphor of “hands on fire” suggests a passionate, intense love, while “real high flyer” implies that she is someone who is confident and successful. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and desperation on the part of the singer, who is hoping that his love interest will reciprocate his feelings and take a chance on him.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey girl, what's it all about
The Pilot wants to understand the reason behind the girl's behavior.


You turn me down and just put the candle out
The girl is rejecting the Pilot and putting an end to their closeness and romance.


You got to let me know
The Pilot is requesting the girl to inform him about her feelings, instead of just shutting him out.


See the light, don't go
The Pilot is telling the girl to recognize the good in their relationship and not give up on it.


You got to love me more
The Pilot wants the girl to show more affection and commitment towards him and their relationship.


Take a hand, don't go
The Pilot is asking the girl to hold his hand and not leave him alone.


Don't get troubled by the rain on the other side
The Pilot is advising the girl not to get bothered by any challenges that come their way and to focus on their love and happiness.


Hey girl, don't you turn me down
The Pilot is pleading with the girl to not reject him and their romantic connection.


Just a happy face lifts me off the ground
Just seeing the girl's happy expression will make the Pilot feel joyful and elated.


Keep lovin' me baby, keep your hands on fire
The Pilot wants the girl to continue to express her love passionately and wholeheartedly towards him.


Keep lovin' me baby, you're real high flyer
The Pilot regards the girl's love for him as exceptional, and he appreciates her for making him feel special.


On the other side, on the other side
The Pilot repeats the phrase to emphasize his point about not being scared or bothered by any difficulties that come their way, and to keep focused on their love and happiness.




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Comments from YouTube:

Porch Fyre

Pilot's music is so surprising. Their songs start out nice, but then they build up into such a magical hook, it leaves you with such amazement. And by the time the song ends you're in love with it.

johnto

Love the guitar solo on this track. Thanks for posting Nigel!

imalaffer

beats anything on the radio today

Chris Turner

Great song

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