The Other Side
Stormrider Lyrics


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Outcast since the day I was born
never belonged to this world
Walked alone in the shadows
tried to find a reason
A voice in my head spoke to me;
"Seek the knowledge of mankind, my son"

The other side
calling me
I must leave
everything behind
Life is not for me
the other side

Ancient knowledge was shown to me
closed myself to this world
Walked alone in the shadows
I had found a reason
The voice spoke to me again;
"It is your fate, obey your destiny."

Spreading everything I had learned
opened myself to this world
Walked alone in the shadows
I had lost the reason




The voice spoke to me one final time;
"Your work is done, time for you to die."

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Stormrider's song The Other Side speaks about the journey of an outcast who never felt like they belonged to the world they were born into. The singer began walking alone in the shadows in search of a reason for their existence. It was during this period that a voice spoke to the singer, urging them to seek the knowledge of mankind. This voice represents the inner voice, guiding the singer to find their true purpose.


The other side represents the calling of the singer's destiny, urging them to leave everything behind to fulfill their purpose. This other side is a metaphor for a different plane of existence where the singer can find their place in the world. The singer heeds the call and finds ancient knowledge that closes them off from the world. However, they lose their direction when they attempt to spread their newfound knowledge to the world. The voice speaks to them for the final time, indicating that their purpose has been fulfilled, and it's time to move on to the next phase.


The song is about self-discovery, the importance of heeding one's inner voice, and finding purpose in life. It's a reminder of the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity and find one's place in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Outcast since the day I was born
I have always felt like I didn't belong in this world.


never belonged to this world
I never felt like I fit in or belonged in this world.


Walked alone in the shadows
I always felt isolated and solitary in my life.


tried to find a reason
I searched for a purpose or meaning to my existence.


A voice in my head spoke to me; "Seek the knowledge of mankind, my son"
I heard a voice in my mind, telling me to seek knowledge and understanding of humanity.


The other side calling me I must leave everything behind Life is not for me the other side
I feel like I am being beckoned towards another realm or plane of existence, and that I must let go of all worldly concerns and attachments in order to pursue it.


Ancient knowledge was shown to me
I received insight and understanding into ancient wisdom.


closed myself to this world
I shut myself off from the world around me in order to focus on my journey of understanding.


I had found a reason
I had finally discovered a purpose or motivation for my life.


The voice spoke to me again; "It is your fate, obey your destiny."
The voice in my mind returned, telling me that it is my destiny and that I must follow it.


Spreading everything I had learned
I spent my life sharing the knowledge and understanding I had attained.


opened myself to this world
I re-immersed myself in the world around me, sharing my experiences and understanding with others.


I had lost the reason
Over time, I had become uncertain and doubtful of the purpose or meaning in my life.


The voice spoke to me one final time; "Your work is done, time for you to die."
The voice returned to tell me that my life's purpose had been fulfilled, and that it was now time for me to leave this world.




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