The Other Side
Rachael Yamagata Lyrics


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I'm on the other side
Of where our lives used to be
I'm on the other side
Of where our lives used to be

Every push of my feet
In the sand
Reminds me
Together is not where we stand
Anymore
And every kiss to meet my hand
Defines me
And opens a new door

And all the little lies
Well they call and they wait
And they comfort
And save me from nothing

I'm on the other side
Of where our lives used to be
And I can feel alright
About whatever's good for me
Baby I wanna go back
You were supposed to come with me
All I ever wanted was to be with you
Yeah supposed to come with me
Anything I started
Now I would never do

You're just a postcard out
Or so they say
I'm holding
Records for more
Sent out in one day
And if there's a road
I meant to take
I'm going
Back on the ones who say

All the better times
When you were mine
And the cats are fine but they miss you

I'm on the other side
Of where our lives used to be
And I can feel alright
About whatever's good for me
Baby I wanna go back
You were supposed to come with me
All I ever wanted was to be with you
Yeah supposed come with me
Anything I started
Now I would never do

I'm on the other side
Of where our lives used to be
And I can feel alright
About whatever's good for me
I'm on the other side
Of where our lives used to be
And I can feel alright
About what's good for me
Yeah
Yeah but
Baby I wanna go back
Oh baby I wanna go back
You were supposed to come with me
All I ever wanted
Was to be with you
You're supposed to come with me




Anything I started
Now I would never do

Overall Meaning

The song "The Other Side" by Rachael Yamagata is a song about moving on from a past relationship. The singer sings that she is on the other side of where her life used to be, and that she can feel alright about whatever is good for her now. She reflects on the fact that every step in the sand reminds her that they are no longer together, and every kiss is a new opportunity. Despite the little lies that comfort her, she cannot go back to the way things were and all she ever wanted was to be with the person, who was supposed to come with her on this journey. Eventually, she realizes that she has to move on, and that there are better times ahead for her.


The lyrics of "The Other Side" are poignant and capture the essence of what it's like to move on from a past relationship. The singer is reflective, and the song is a reminder that endings can also be new beginnings. The sand is a metaphor for time, and the little lies are a reminder that we use many different coping mechanisms to help us get through difficult situations.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm on the other side
I have moved past the point where our relationship used to be


Of where our lives used to be
I am in a place where our lives used to intersect, but they no longer do


Every push of my feet
Every step I take, symbolizes my journey of moving on


In the sand
On ground that is constantly shifting and changing


Reminds me
It brings back memories and moments of the past


Together is not where we stand
Our relationship has ended and we are not together anymore


And every kiss to meet my hand
Every possible love and affection I had makes me yearn for it more


Defines me
It shapes my identity and my decisions


And opens a new door
It brings hope and possibilities for a new future


And all the little lies
The false hopes and promises we made to each other


Well they call and they wait
They try to lure me back into our past


And they comfort
Initially, they soothe my pain and make me feel better


And save me from nothing
But ultimately, they do not save me from the reality of our situation


All I ever wanted was to be with you
My ultimate desire and goal was to be with you


Yeah supposed to come with me
I had hoped that you would come with me on this journey


Anything I started
Any project or plan


Now I would never do
I no longer have the same motivation and drive to pursue them


You're just a postcard out
You are now merely a distant memory


Or so they say
According to what others tell me


I'm holding
I am keeping close to me


Records for more
Mementos and memories of the past that hold deep meaning for me


Sent out in one day
I am trying to hold onto my past all at once, as if trying to capture it before it disappears forever


And if there's a road
If there is a path that could lead me back to you


I meant to take
I would choose to take it


I'm going
I am determined to find a way back to you, regardless of how difficult it is


Back on the ones who say
I am defying those who say it is impossible


All the better times
The memories of the times when we were happy and in love


When you were mine
When we belonged to each other


And the cats are fine but they miss you
Even our pets remember you and miss your presence


And I can feel alright
I am starting to accept that being without you is not the end of the world


About whatever's good for me
I am prioritizing my own happiness and well-being


Baby I wanna go back
I still long to return to the past and be with you once more


You were supposed to come with me
I expected that we would be together in this journey


Yeah but
However


Oh baby I wanna go back
My desire to go back to the past is becoming stronger


And I can feel alright
Although I am still struggling with the pain of losing you, I can start to accept my new reality


About what's good for me
I am focusing on my own needs and desires




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

JaSays

If there is a road I'm meant to take
Well, I'm going 
back on the ones to say
all the better times when you were mine
and the cats are fine but they miss you

I'm on the other side of where our lives used to be
And I can feel all right about whatever was good for me
Baby, I wanna go back
You were supposed to come with me
All I ever wanted was to be with you
Yeah, supposed to come with me
Anything I've started now I'll never do



All comments from YouTube:

Chloe Cabaltera

I WANT THIS ON SPOTIFY 😭😭😭

Jay Garen

What a beautiful song... I am sipping on a glass of wine and wish I had a reason to cry about... what a passionate woman Rachel can be! I discovered the song in the LW and this song makes the scene so real...

JBtlw95

Thanks to the best show ever I found the most beautiful song...What would I do without TLW??^^

Train with Jules

Beautiful song and after 14 years it still isn’t available to buy on Spotify such a shame. Thousands of fans would buy ❤

jo golez

finally I found this song.. The first I heard it in L word I fell in love with this song.

Jay Garen

What a beautiful song... I am sipping on a glass of wine and wish I had a reason to cry about... what a passionate woman Rachel can be! I discovered the song in the LW and this song makes the scene so real... does anyone knows where i could by it? I have searched for it without success :(

Sea. S.

I wish this song was on iTunes! Loved it ever since I first heard it on TLW!

RadioAshFM

Cheyenne Shilling i keep looking to see if its on iTunes. I want this song so bad

dudesanddudettes3

i found this song because i love rachael yamagata's beautiful music with all of my heart :)

Klári Szigeti

Just found this awesome tv series and amazing song from it! <3

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