The Other Side
Slaughterhouse Lyrics


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I paint a smile on my face
But my mind's in a different place

They only see the light, but look behind the camera
And then you'll find an answer on the other side
Look closer, you will find a message for the dreamer
The grass ain't always greener on the other side
I don't give a fuck about no rapper, anyone will cap'ya
Everyone is capable of murder if they have to
Anyone can sell drugs, anyone can do time
You trivial-niggas, all you do is confuse crime
Rappers are held is such a high regard while we fall
It's 'cause we forget the fans are the reason why we're stars
The fans also are not perfect, keep in mind
Not to treat me like a science project and not a person
I lend my respect to the game 'cause it teach you wisdom
Your friends expect you to change, so they treat you different
Through all my fame in my life I have grown
If my wife decide that she gone, I might wanna die alone
I'm a be honest 'cause every rapper alive
Including I, puts a persona up
But I promise what you seein' has truly been me
But I ain't 5'9" all the time, sometimes I'm just Ryan - a human being

They only see the light, but look behind the camera
And then you'll find an answer on the other side
Look closer, you will find a message for the dreamer
The grass ain't always greener on the other side

I can't believe she hopped in homie whip
My boo got blinded by the chromy lip
And all that dough he get that he would blow and trick
On open toes to rock with all the clothes she pick
Dim lit restaurants with the Kobe dish
Then neck the Moe' he sip
Man, you ain't even like champagne, you little phony bitch
You on homie dick
Look at you walking in them heels like they Sauconys bitch
God this is crap, I mean holy shit
I took you in when you got knocked up
Argue with your moms about why I'm a fuck your pops up
Grave yard shift, liftin' a box up, ain't wanna risk being locked up
I just wanted to be a good pops, but
You took my son like he was only yours
We used to go to war on the phone, you had no remorse
You're cold, your heart shivering
You was on an arm of a artist but that's just women when...

They only see the light, but look behind the camera
And then you'll find an answer on the other side
Look closer, you will find a message for the dreamer
The grass ain't always greener on the other side

Lately I'm somber, my relationship with karma
Got me peeling at my skin wishing I was made of armor
Shady, I'm honored, thanks for taking in this monster
Deeper than this stab wound given by my baby momma
Trying to figure if I fear love
Or if the devil got him in some type of bear hug that I'm not aware of
Just cope do what works for you
I'm prettier inside, trying to be reversible
I mean moms never changed, never hurt her view
So when she go, so do I, make that hearse for two
I feel my heart and I'm reminded it's cold
They say our bodies gon' parish and our spirit should be assigned new trolls
So if you was climbing with Joe
When it's my time to go
Fuck a funeral, get out there and find my soul
Cause alone I'd break
I need y'all to help prove that I'm not just God's lone mistake

They only see the light, but look behind the camera
And then you'll find an answer on the other side




Look closer, you will find a message for the dreamer
The grass ain't always greener on the other side

Overall Meaning

In The Other Side, Slaughterhouse explores the idea that things aren't always what they seem. The song starts with Joel Ortiz admitting that he puts a smile on his face, but his mind is on something else. He encourages listeners to look closer and they'll see that what they thought they knew isn't necessarily the full story. Later in the song, Crooked I reflects on the fact that rappers are put on pedestals, and it's easy for fans to forget that they're human beings with faults and struggles. The chorus emphasizes the idea that the grass isn't always greener on the other side, meaning that just because something looks better or appears to be more desirable, that doesn't mean it is.


The verses also delve into issues like trust, relationships, and mortality. Royce da 5'9'' talks about the way his partner was taken in by another man, highlighting the idea that people will do what they think benefits them, even if it hurts others. On the other hand, Joe Budden describes the way he's grappling with his own sense of self-worth and how he wants to be remembered after he's gone. He talks about the fear that he might be a "mistake" and the hope that he can find redemption before his time comes.


Overall, The Other Side is a thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to question what they think they know and look beyond the surface. It touches on themes that are relatable to many people, including trust, relationships, and mortality. The song is a reminder that things aren't always what they seem and that we need to dig deeper to truly understand others and ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

I paint a smile on my face
I pretend to be happy and content with life


But my mind's in a different place
But inside, I'm feeling unhappy and dissatisfied


They only see the light, but look behind the camera
People only see the glamorous side of fame and success, but they should look deeper


And then you'll find an answer on the other side
If you look deeper, you'll find a more truthful answer


Look closer, you will find a message for the dreamer
If you examine more closely, there's a message for those who aspire to success


The grass ain't always greener on the other side
Being rich and famous doesn't always mean being happier


I don't give a fuck about no rapper, anyone will cap'ya
I don't care about other rappers, anyone can be violent


Everyone is capable of murder if they have to
All people can commit violent acts in extreme situations


Anyone can sell drugs, anyone can do time
Anyone can fall into a life of crime and be imprisoned


You trivial-niggas, all you do is confuse crime
Rappers who glorify crime and violence are only contributing to the problem


Rappers are held is such a high regard while we fall
Rappers are often admired and respected, but their personal lives can be a mess


It's 'cause we forget the fans are the reason why we're stars
We owe our success to our fans, but can forget that in the midst of fame


The fans also are not perfect, keep in mind
Fans have their own flaws and should not be placed on a pedestal


Not to treat me like a science project and not a person
Fans should respect musicians as human beings, not objects of study


I lend my respect to the game 'cause it teach you wisdom
I respect the music industry because it can teach valuable lessons


Your friends expect you to change, so they treat you different
Friends can have high expectations and change their behavior towards you when you gain fame


Through all my fame in my life I have grown
Despite the difficulties of fame, I have learned and grown as a person


If my wife decide that she gone, I might wanna die alone
If my wife leaves me, I would be devastated and want to be alone


I'm a be honest 'cause every rapper alive
I want to be truthful and genuine, unlike many other rappers


Including I, puts a persona up
I, like other rappers, create a public image for myself


But I promise what you seein' has truly been me
But what you see is still a genuine reflection of who I am


But I ain't 5'9" all the time, sometimes I'm just Ryan - a human being
But sometimes I don't act like my stage persona, I am just a regular person named Ryan


I can't believe she hopped in homie whip
I can't believe my girlfriend got in another man's car


My boo got blinded by the chromy lip
My girlfriend was impressed by the shiny exterior of the car


And all that dough he get that he would blow and trick
The man who owns the car wastes money on flashy things


On open toes to rock with all the clothes she pick
My girlfriend spends money on clothes instead of saving it


Dim lit restaurants with the Kobe dish
My girlfriend enjoys expensive restaurants and expensive meals


Then neck the Moe' he sip
She drinks expensive Champagne


Man, you ain't even like champagne, you little phony bitch
She's pretending to like Champagne when she really doesn't


You on homie dick
She's attracted to the man with the car


Look at you walking in them heels like they Sauconys bitch
You look foolish wearing expensive heels like they're cheap sneakers


God this is crap, I mean holy shit
This situation is ridiculous and upsetting


I took you in when you got knocked up
I accepted and cared for her when she became pregnant


Argue with your moms about why I'm a fuck your pops up
I defended myself against criticism from her mother for dating her daughter


Grave yard shift, liftin' a box up, ain't wanna risk being locked up
I worked hard to provide for her and avoid getting in trouble with the law


I just wanted to be a good pops, but
I wanted to be a good father, but things didn't work out


You took my son like he was only yours
She took our son and acted like he was only hers


We used to go to war on the phone, you had no remorse
We used to argue on the phone and she didn't feel bad for hurting me


You're cold, your heart shivering
She's cold and unfeeling towards me and our son


You was on an arm of a artist but that's just women when...
She was with another man, but that's just how some women are


Lately I'm somber, my relationship with karma
I've been feeling down lately, reflecting on my actions and consequences


Got me peeling at my skin wishing I was made of armor
I feel vulnerable and want to be tougher


Shady, I'm honored, thanks for taking in this monster
I am grateful to Eminem for accepting my music and my personal struggles


Deeper than this stab wound given by my baby momma
My pain runs deeper than the injury caused by my ex-girlfriend


Trying to figure if I fear love
I am questioning whether I am afraid of love


Or if the devil got him in some type of bear hug that I'm not aware of
Or if something is holding me back from love that I don't realize


Just cope do what works for you
I am trying to cope with my pain in my own way


I'm prettier inside, trying to be reversible
I know I have a good heart, and I am trying to change for the better


I mean moms never changed, never hurt her view
My mother has always been supportive and never changed her opinion of me


So when she go, so do I, make that hearse for two
When my mother dies, I want to die with her and be buried together


I feel my heart and I'm reminded it's cold
I feel empty and disconnected from my emotions


They say our bodies gon' parish and our spirit should be assigned new trolls
People say that after we die, our bodies will decay and our spirits will be reborn


So if you was climbing with Joe
If you were climbing the ladder of success with me


When it's my time to go
When I die


Fuck a funeral, get out there and find my soul
Don't bother with a funeral, find my true self


Cause alone I'd break
Alone, I would be unable to handle the difficulties of life


I need y'all to help prove that I'm not just God's lone mistake
I need the support of others to believe that my life has meaning and purpose




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theslayerz14

i know this is probably gonna spark some shit from other people but, royce is my favorite member of slaughterhouse. hes just fuckin amazing

TXS

Royce killed it

I_Am_Kxng_Rod

Joe's verse was written by my Soul... GEEZUS. That verse is my autobiography.

William Gardner

I dont remember this being on the album. Like this shouldve been a single over hammer dance and my life

Hayd The Angry Blonde Kid

Royce's verse reminds me of Em's Beautiful

TXS

because his lines were the best (my opinion)

Michael Knight

why didn't Crooked I do a verse?? ohh welldope tack for sure, love Slaughterhouse, Eminem helped them produce an awesome album.

Afonso Cunha

@ttbnr he killed it cuz he did an awesome rap.

MrCheesenipboy

put the lyrics in the description in some vids, i hate typing out the whole thing when i wanna quote it to facebook

Georgie B NY

crooked did his own freestyle

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