The Other Side
S.P.O.C.K Lyrics


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So much realer than the real thing
Or maybe it's a dream come true
When I'm with you
I'm no different from the background
The focus been put on you
It's like a dream
I thought we could take some time baby
Just me and you
I've been tripping off the other side baby
You know I still got my sights set on you
See if it's right with you
I wanna get deeper into you




If it's right with you baby
I wanna get deeper into you

Overall Meaning

"The Other Side" by S.P.O.C.K is a song about holding onto memories of lost loved ones and trying to make it through life's challenges. It starts with the singer addressing his "motherfucking brothers," expressing solidarity and loyalty towards his friends. He acknowledges the pain that comes with losing someone- "If you feel right at the bottom, your homie got killed, and you're wishing you can shoot." Despite the sense of loss and anger, the singer finds solace in the thought that the deceased friend is in heaven, waiting for him on the "other side."


The song keeps returning to the idea that it's essential to keep fighting, no matter how hard life gets. The singer encourages his listeners to cling to hope and faith, to "lay down the blunts, get some more smoke" - to make the most of every day. It's about making sense of the grief and despair that comes with losing someone - by keeping their memories alive, by staying strong and persevering through difficult times, and knowing that "no one is on the better side." In that spirit, the song ends with repeated calls to "fight, fight," to keep on going, to keep on living.


In summary, the song is about coping with the grief of losing someone and finding comfort in the thought that they are waiting on the other side. It's about staying strong, maintaining faith, and persevering through life's challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

I love my motherfucking brothers, my word
I deeply care for and respect my close friends and companions


If you feel right at the bottom
If you feel like you're at your lowest point


Your homie got killed
Your close friend was murdered


And you're wishing you can shoot
You're filled with anger and desire for revenge


Who shot him
Who is responsible for your friend's death


See them in the zone you know the park got them
You see the people responsible for your friend's death and know they are in the area


Smiling is good
It's important to have moments of joy and positive emotions


Look forward to the better times
Have hope for a better future


With him up there
With your deceased friend in heaven


Look forward to getting in heaven and up high
Hope to join your friend in heaven someday


With you on the other side
Joining your friend in heaven


No one is on the better side
Neither life nor death is inherently better


I'll be down here, layin'... for niggaz who...
I'll stay here, working hard for those who are struggling and unable to move forward


They never got a sign
They never received any guidance or support to help them succeed


But niggaz did not stop
Even with the lack of support, these people kept going


It's more pain in the vocals
There is more pain conveyed in the lyrics of the music


If you know where the path is
If you know what direction to take in life


Ride down, and nigga stop the ignition
Keep moving forward and don't give up


You've done your trip
You have overcome your struggles and challenges


Waiting for my niggaz on the other side
Anticipating and hoping to see friends who have passed away in heaven


Represent your memory, 'til the day I die
Honoring and remembering your friend's memory for the rest of your life


I'm trying to make it through the hard times
Struggling to get through difficult periods in life


No matter what you're going through
Regardless of your experiences and hardships


You know you got to fight, fight
You must keep pushing and persevering


Now you're out cause you broke the motherfuckin' bills
You are struggling financially and unable to pay bills


Yeah, I feel you
I understand and empathize with your situation


And don't let the stress kill you
Don't allow the pressures and difficulties of life to overcome you


Lady comes up with a plan to make him feel good
Someone comes up with a way to improve your situation and make you feel better


You can be broke, but not broke down
You can be struggling financially but still be emotionally strong


There's a faith for your life and it's a close round
There is hope for your future and it's a near possibility


Tryin' to get it straight now
Trying to improve your life and situation now


Let go, I might need to say more
Release your burdens and share more about your struggles


Pray more, you know I got the sense
Pray more, as you know that it makes sense to do so


I got to pay for
I must take responsibility for my actions and their consequences


Why do you think I'll be laying out the J for?
Why do you think I smoke marijuana to deal with my struggles?


I got to lie but I've seen the one layin' more
I feel compelled to lie, but I have witnessed others lying even more


Struggle to make you stronger
The challenges and hardships you face can make you a stronger person


So I keep the hunger to last a little longer
I maintain my motivation and drive to persevere through the hardships


That's why I stay rappin ??? for the...
That's why I continue to make music, despite the difficulties I face as a rapper


I must keep the G, ???til the day I'm gone
I must maintain my integrity and gangster mentality for the rest of my life


Break down your plates, you niggaz
Take a break and relax


Tomorrow when you promise
When you make promises for the future


Try to make the best of the day
Do your best to enjoy each moment in life


As long as you're breathing, you're okay
As long as you're alive, things will be okay


Lay down the blunts, get some more smoke
Take a break from smoking and find other ways to relax


This is for the dead and alive
This music is for both those who have passed away and those who are still living


You got to fight
You must keep persevering and pushing through hardships


No matter, no matter
Regardless of the circumstances




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Written by: C.J. Robertson

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Francesco Pavinato

Beautiful…people should rediscover Spock’s in their prime…”The Light”, “The Kindness Of Strangers” and “Day For Night” are excellent albums…

Prog Metal Stephen

Everything up to and including Brief Nocturnes are excellent...and the rest ain't bad either.

Francesco Pavinato

@Prog Metal Stephen i agree with you but Spocks with Neal were magic. It’s still a great band!

TheProgaddict

In my opinion, " Snow" is their masterpiece, must have listened to it over 100 times since it came out.

Martin

Hard agree! :)

Mr T

Agree completely!

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