Other Life
Sean Nicholas Savage Lyrics


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waiting for another life
all i do is reminisce
laying in my bed with a cigarette
opportunities fading
crazy feelings staying only feelings
and if i go back now
how many nights till i go wild again?
maybe i’ll live that other life
take a chance on the other side
maybe i’ll give that other life a try tonight
i’m gonna live my other life
take a chance on the other side
maybe i’ll give that other life a try tonight
waiting for that other life
how could i hurt you so bad?
you’re the best thing that i ever had
looks like you’re getting older
other paths are growing over
i used to sleep with my best friend
that’s the kind of thing that should never end
but now i’m living that other life
got a shot on the other side
with those people that i never met
places i’d never get
i’m gonna live my other life
take a chance on the other side
i’m gonna give that other life a try tonight
we stood on the edge of a beautiful life
then turned away like two moles in the light
i’m still living in my dreams
and i’m wet when i come down
still rippling from the past that we held down and drowned
i wake up and i leave the night behind
cos now i’m living that other life
only hope i can get it right
and be someone who don’t look a thing
like who i left behind
i’m gonna live my other life
take a chance on the other side
maybe i’ll give that other life a try tonight




tonight, i’ll be living another life
see what it’s like on the other side

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sean Nicholas Savage's "Other Life" indicates a desire for change and a willingness to take risks. The song's persona is stuck in the past, the opportunities are dwindling but there is still a burning desire to try something new. As he laments about missed chances, he remains hopeful that he can still have something different in life.


The song talks about living in a dream, holding onto the past, and being dissatisfied with the present. He mentions missed opportunities and wanting more. He reckons that living his other life is the answer, taking a chance on the other side. He is willing to try something outside his comfort zone and seek something different from what he's used to. By taking the chance on the other side, he hopes to find a new path and rekindle his passion for life.


Overall, "Other Life" is a song about searching for something new, with a hope for a brighter future. The persona is willing to take risks, leave the past behind, and explore new ventures. The song emphasizes that we have the power to make changes that can positively impact our lives, and we should not be afraid to explore and try new things.


Line by Line Meaning

waiting for another life
The singer is waiting for a chance to start anew.


all i do is reminisce
The singer spends their time thinking about the past.


laying in my bed with a cigarette
The singer often smokes while reflecting on their life.


opportunities fading
The artist feels like they're losing chances to change their life.


crazy feelings staying only feelings
Although the artist feels strongly about something, their emotions don't translate into action.


and if i go back now
The singer considers returning to their old life.


how many nights till i go wild again?
The singer is worried they will revert to their old behavior if they go back.


maybe i’ll live that other life
The artist is considering the possibility of starting anew.


take a chance on the other side
The artist is willing to take a risk and try something new.


maybe i’ll give that other life a try tonight
The artist is thinking about starting their new life soon.


waiting for that other life
The singer is anticipating the start of their new life.


how could i hurt you so bad?
The artist is reflecting on the pain they caused another person.


you’re the best thing that i ever had
The singer believes that the person they hurt was the most important thing in their life.


looks like you’re getting older
The singer's former lover is aging, which demonstrates the passage of time.


other paths are growing over
The singer's opportunity to reunite with their former lover is shrinking.


i used to sleep with my best friend
The artist had a close relationship with someone else in their past.


that’s the kind of thing that should never end
The artist wishes that their previous relationship continued.


but now i’m living that other life
The singer has begun living their new life.


got a shot on the other side
The singer has an opportunity to start anew.


with those people that i never met
The artist is surrounded by new faces in their new life.


places i’d never get
The artist is exploring new locations in their new life.


we stood on the edge of a beautiful life
The artist and their former lover had the potential for a wonderful future together.


then turned away like two moles in the light
The singer and their former lover walked away from each other, like moles avoid bright light.


i’m still living in my dreams
The artist is lost in their own thoughts and daydreams.


and i’m wet when i come down
The singer wakes up with a physical reaction to their dreams and desires.


still rippling from the past that we held down and drowned
The singer is still feeling the consequences of their past actions.


i wake up and i leave the night behind
The singer is ready to face the day and live their new life.


cos now i’m living that other life
The artist has embraced their new life.


only hope i can get it right
The artist wants to succeed in their new life.


and be someone who don’t look a thing
The singer wants to be different from their past self.


like who i left behind
The singer is distancing themselves from their former life.


tonight, i’ll be living another life
The artist is excited to start their new life soon.


see what it’s like on the other side
The artist is curious about their new life.




Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
Written by: SEAN SAVAGE

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Peter Byker

Angus Borsos is quickly becoming one of my favourite video directors, I just love his rich, surreal style.

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I saw this guy in concert with Mac deMarco. A beautiful live performance...a little crazy :)

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