The Other Side
SZA Lyrics


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You're preaching to the choir
Stop hating on yourself
Quit playing with your mind
You're spinning
If you think that I'm a liar
Just try it for yourself
The clouds will open up
Blue skies are willing

Yeah, I know
It's so hard to throw away
The clouds will open up
Blue skies are willing

Back on your feet again
Lift your head, hold it high
You wanna run it back
But you can't turn the time
You start to feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side

The other side
Got you stuck in your mind
You start to
Feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side

Hey you
Stop stressing 'bout what you're missing
So blue
Just take it easy, take your time, if
You think my words are wise
Just try it for yourself
I promise the stars will light the path you walk




Don't give in

Got a heart of gold
What a shame to go to waste
The clouds will open up
Blue skies are willing

Back on your feet again
Lift your head, hold it high
You wanna run it back
But you can't turn the time
You start to feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side

The other side
(Feet again, lift your head, hold it high)
Got you stuck in your mind
(Run it back, but you can't turn the time)
You start to
Feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side

Just take it from me, you'll be okay
'Cause it don't matter how sweet it taste
The grass ain't green, don't worry
Losing sleep, still want to
Get, yeah, you get

Back on your feet again
Lift your head, hold it high
You wanna run it back
But you can't turn the time
You start to feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side

You start to feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side

Overall Meaning

SZA's "The Other Side" is an uplifting track that speaks about overcoming self-doubt and self-criticism. The song emphasizes the importance of self-love and the power of positive thinking. The chorus repeatedly reminds the listener that "the grass ain't always greener on the other side," urging them to stop comparing themselves to others and embrace their own journey.


The first verse encourages the listener to stop being their own worst critic and to open their minds to the possibility of positivity. SZA sings, "Stop hating on yourself, quit playing with your mind, you're spinning," implying that self-defeating thoughts can be paralyzing. She goes on to urge the listener to "just try it for yourself" and realize that "the clouds will open up, blue skies are willing." This verse suggests that a change in mindset can have a profound impact on one's life.


The second verse begins by urging the listener to pick themselves back up after a setback. SZA sings, "Back on your feet again, lift your head, hold it high," emphasizing the importance of resilience. She then acknowledges the temptation to dwell in the past, but reminds the listener that "you can't turn the time." The chorus repeats, emphasizing that the listener may feel like they are "losing their shine," but it's essential to keep in mind that "the grass ain't always greener on the other side."


Overall, "The Other Side" is a powerful call to self-love and resilience. It encourages the listener to believe in themselves and their unique journey.


Line by Line Meaning

You're preaching to the choir
I already understand what you're saying, you don't need to convince me


Stop hating on yourself
Don't be so hard on yourself


Quit playing with your mind
Stop overthinking


You're spinning
You're getting yourself worked up and overwhelmed


If you think that I'm a liar
If you don't believe what I'm saying


Just try it for yourself
Give it a chance and see for yourself


The clouds will open up
Things will become clear and easy to see


Blue skies are willing
Opportunities for positivity and growth are available


Yeah, I know
I understand


It's so hard to throw away
It's difficult to let go of


Back on your feet again
Recovering and getting back to a better place


Lift your head, hold it high
Be confident and proud of yourself


You wanna run it back
You wish you could go back in time and do things differently


But you can't turn the time
You can't change the past


You start to feel like you're losing your shine
Feeling like you're losing your confidence and positive energy


But the grass ain't always greener on the other side
Don't assume that other people's lives are better than yours


Got you stuck in your mind
You're overthinking and feeling stuck


Hey you
Addressing the listener


Stop stressing 'bout what you're missing
Don't worry about what you don't have or can't do


So blue
Feeling sad or depressed


Just take it easy, take your time, if
Relax and go at your own pace


You think my words are wise
If you think what I'm saying is smart and helpful


I promise the stars will light the path you walk
There will be guidance and support for you


Don't give in
Don't give up or lose hope


Got a heart of gold
You have a kind and compassionate heart


What a shame to go to waste
It would be unfortunate to not use your good qualities


Just take it from me, you'll be okay
Trust me, everything will be alright


'Cause it don't matter how sweet it taste
Even if something seems or feels good, it may not be good for you in the long run


Losing sleep, still want to
Even if you're restless or can't stop thinking about something


Get, yeah, you get
You understand and want to succeed




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Justin Timberlake, Ludwig Emil Tomas Goransson, Max Martin, Sarah Aarons, Solana Rowe

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@theharshtruthoutthere

@@Man.from.the.90sgeneration We all are heartbreakers, all of our thoughts are evil and all our good deeds are filthy rags.

Jeremiah 17:9 - The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Mark 7:21 - For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
Romans 1:21 - Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Isaiah 64:6
But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.


We all were:
Psalms 51:5 - Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.

Our Life Is Like Unto A Race
1 Corinthians Chapter 9
24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

Why are rich and famous depressed?
lets list the reasons;
they`re trans, faking life 100% daily
their master is lucifer, the father of lies.
they have no looks, needs to fake these,
they have no talent, needs to fake these.
they are famous only a moment.
they are rich only for moment.
To have the moment on stage, wicked and sick ritual must be performed.
They are masons in masonry.
Nothing`s real, only illusions.
They have it harder , to give their soul over to CHRIST and return back HEAVEN (Luke 18:25 KJV and Mark 10:25 KJV)

true Christians are born again = new creatures in CHRIST, able to no longer sin and able to understand GOD perfectly.
We are to make a conscious choosing between GOD = CHRIST and mammon = lucifer.
Deuteronomy 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

we since birth live in the devils kingdom, this earth here, it shall be created anew, but not yet, still is the church time = still time for souls to get saved and be raptured up. until we come to repentance and born again, we remain living according to the devil.
devils expectations to us are:
lie/deceive kill destroy remain wicked sinner who praise death daily.
because devil is the father of lies:
John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

GOD `s expectations to us:
come to repentance
come out from BABYLON
born again
live holy
do the will of your heavenly father.
Matthew 9:13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
John 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.
1 Peter 1:16 - Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.



@danieltothmusic

You're preaching to the choir
Stop hating on yourself
Quit playing with your mind
You're spinning
If you think that I'm a liar
Just try it for yourself
The clouds will open up
Blue skies are willing

Yeah, I know it's so hard to throw away
The clouds will open up
Blue skies are willing

Back on your feet again
Lift your head, hold it high
You wanna run it back
But you can't turn the time
You start to feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side

The other side
Got you stuck in your mind
You start to feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side

Hey you
Stop stressing 'bout what you're missing
So blue
Just take it easy, take your time
If you think my words are wise
Just try it for yourself
I promise the stars will light the path you walk
Don't give in

Got a heart of gold
What a shame to go to waste
The clouds will open up
Blue skies are willing

Back on your feet again
Lift your head, hold it high
You wanna run it back
But you can't turn the time
You start to feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side

The other side
(Feet again, lift your head, hold it high)
Got you stuck in your mind
(Run it back, but you can't turn the time)
You start to feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side

Just take it from me, you'll be okay
'Cause it don't matter how sweet it taste
The grass ain't green, don't worry
Losing sleep, still want to get
Yeah, you get

Back on your feet again
Lift your head, hold it high
You wanna run it back
But you can't turn the time
You start to feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side

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@Barleybf1030

Lyrics:

Verse 1: SZA
You're preachin’ to the choir, stop hatin' on yourself
Quit playin' with your mind, you’re spinnin'
If you think that I'm a liar, just try it for yourself
The clouds will open up, blue skies are willing
Yeah, I know it's so hard to throw away
The clouds will open up, blue skies are willing

Chorus: SZA & Justin Timberlake
Back on your feet again, lift your head, hold it high
You wanna run it back, but you can't turn the time
You start to feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side
The other side
Got you stuck in your mind
You start to feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain’t always greener on the other side

Verse 2: Justin Timberlake & SZA
Hey you, stop stressin’ 'bout what you’re missin'
So blue, just take it easy, take your time
If you think my words are wise, just try it for yourself
I promise the stars will light the path you walk, don't give in
Got a heart of gold, what a shame to go to waste
The clouds will open up, blue skies are willing

Chorus: SZA & Justin Timberlake
Back on your feet again, lift your head, hold it high
You wanna run it back, but you can't turn the time
You start to feel like you’re losing your shine (Losing your shine)
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side (Shine)
The other side (Feet again, lift your head, hold it high)
Got you stuck in your mind (Run it back, but you can't turn the time)
You start to feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side

Bridge: SZA & Justin Timberlake
Just take it from me, you'll be okay (You'll be okay)
'Cause it don't matter how sweet it tastes (How sweet it tastes)
The grass ain't green, don't worry
Losin' sleep, still wanna get
Yeah, you get

Chorus: SZA & Justin Timberlake
Back on your feet again, lift your head, hold it high
You wanna run it back, but you can't turn the time
You start to feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side
You start to feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side



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@JustinTimberlake

I’ve been a fan of SZA for a long time... as a singer, as a songwriter, as a performer, as an artist. When we started working on The Other Side, it was clear that her voice and vision were exactly what the song needed, and I’m HONORED to have collaborated with her on this. Hopefully more to come on some R&B SET THE MOOD RIGHT VIBE... I’m really proud of this one and the message it represents. Turn it up, share it, and go tell SZA she’s a 🦄💎 https://smarturl.it/xTheOtherSide

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