Five- piece from Toledo, Ohio Matt Hammitt (lead vocals), Mark Graalman (drums), Chris Rohman and Pete Prevost (guitars), and Dan Gartley replacing Steve Goodrum(bass).
Often quoted as "Electrifying Christian Rock" with the rock edge of bands like Foo Fighters and songwriting of Matchbox 20. They are mostly known for a trio of chart-topping hits—“Everything About You,” “The Fight Song” and a cover of U2’s “Beautiful Day”.
Their albums include:
All This Talk of Aliens - 1998
Message for the Masses - 1999
Nothing to Lose - 2001
Say it Loud - 2002
The Face of Love - 2006
We Need Each Other - 2007
and... Pieces of a Real Heart, which Sanctus Real held a vote on Twitter and Facebook to decide the title. - 2010
Otherside
Sanctus Real Lyrics
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but you know where I'll be when it's time to ride.
I'll be right here waiting, though hard times may pass us by. and I won't be separated, 'cause I know we've got time on our side.
I don't understand my life, why plans fall through and time flies by. "maybe we could make it if we tried." we all know it's not that way and we can't live but for today- and know that everything will work out right.
The lyrics of Sanctus Real's "Otherside" express the longing and anticipation of wanting to move to a better place in life. The singer feels that they are currently stuck where they are and have been waiting for some time to make a change. They hope for a man to come and pick them up and take them to the other side, but they realize that it might not be their time yet. Despite this uncertainty, they vow to be ready and waiting when the time comes.
The second verse shows the singer's frustration with their current situation. They admit to not understanding their life and why their plans fall through. They still hold onto hope, though, that everything will work out in the end. They express their willingness to let go of control and allow God to lead them in the direction they need to go. They end the song by reiterating their readiness to move forward and their trust that everything will ultimately work out for the best.
Overall, "Otherside" is a song about hope, anticipation, and trust. The singer acknowledges the difficulties and uncertainties of life but remains hopeful that better things are coming. They express a willingness to let go of control and trust in a higher power to guide them in the right direction. The song encourages listeners to keep pushing forward through hard times and to trust that everything will eventually work out.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waiting for some time to live my life on the other side...
I have been anticipating for a while to change my present condition.
...from where I am to where I want to be.
...to a more desirable or better state of existence.
I've been waiting for some guy to pick us up and change our lives.
I have been hoping for someone to intervene and improve our circumstances.
...now I know it might not be our time.
In light of some unforeseen circumstance, I have finally realized that this change may not happen as soon as I thought.
but you know where I'll be when it's time to ride.
Despite not knowing when the change will happen, I know exactly where I will be when it does occur.
I'll be right here waiting, though hard times may pass us by.
I will remain patient and steadfast even if we go through difficult times.
and I won't be separated, 'cause I know we've got time on our side.
I will not be discouraged or separated from my belief that time is on our side to make this change happen.
I don't understand my life, why plans fall through and time flies by.
I am perplexed and confused about why some things in life do not work out and how quickly time seems to pass by.
"maybe we could make it if we tried."
Despite the difficulties and uncertainties, I still hold on to the hope that we can succeed with effort.
we all know it's not that way and we can't live but for today-
However, deep down we know that the hope we hold may not be practical, and we have to focus on the present moment.
...and know that everything will work out right.
In spite of uncertainty and doubts, we believe that everything will eventually turn out right.
do what You want to do and move like You want to move...
We put our trust in a Higher Being and accept that His will and guidance are vital to our journey.
we'll be waiting here for You.
We will be patient and wait for His direction and intervention.
Contributed by Colin H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Carmine James
Why is this disc so hard to find?
The Guy
Carmine Buquicchio Thank the record label for that. IMO, this is their best record. By this time they were moving away from being a full out rock band and transitioning into more mainstream pop. This was a nice mix of the two. All this talk of aliens and message to the masses were the most fun.
Luke Roberts
It’s 3:28 not 5:23.