The Other Side
The Birthday Massacre Lyrics


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Let me show you the way through the water
You don't have to explain yourself
Turn your face to the stars
I see you smiling

In summer I drowned you
In winter I found you
As the world falls apart around me
The serpent is dreaming
I don't know this feeling
As we break through the other side

Walking north I can hide for a season
Are you here in the dark with me?
With your voice in the stars
I hear you crying

In summer I drowned you
In winter I found you
As the world falls apart around me
The serpent is dreaming
I don't know this feeling
As we break through the other side

In summer I drowned you
In winter I found you
As the world falls apart around me
The serpent is dreaming




I don't know this feeling
As we break through the other side

Overall Meaning

The Birthday Massacre's song "The Other Side" is a hauntingly beautiful and mysterious piece that speaks to losing oneself in an unfamiliar place and the journey to find one's way back. The opening of the song sets a tone of guidance and comfort as the singer, possibly a spiritual or emotional guide, offers to take the listener through the water, and the listener doesn't have to explain themself to the guide. The singer urges the listener to look up at the stars, indicating a sense of hope and support. These lyrics offer a sense of security and trust, suggesting that the listener is not alone on this journey.


The middle of the song implies that the singer and listener may have gone through something together, possibly some kind of emotional or physical trauma, causing them to be lost. The serpent refers to the primal, subconscious mind that can be misleading and difficult to navigate. However, despite not knowing what's ahead, the singer and listener find solace as they continue on the journey together towards the "other side," possibly a metaphor for a sense of resolution or understanding.


The final lines of the song repeat the previous stanzas, solidifying the message that the journey through the unknown may be painful, but it can be overcome with the help of a companion who guides and supports.


Line by Line Meaning

Let me show you the way through the water
I want to guide you through the unknown and uncertain path ahead


You don't have to explain yourself
You don't need to justify your actions or thoughts to me, I accept you for who you are


Turn your face to the stars
Look up and take in the beauty of the world around us


I see you smiling
I notice and appreciate the joy on your face


In summer I drowned you
I overwhelmed you and caused you pain during a time of warmth and growth


In winter I found you
I was able to rediscover and reconnect with you in a time of darkness and stillness


As the world falls apart around me
In the midst of chaos and turmoil, I am struggling to maintain stability


The serpent is dreaming
The dangerous and deceitful part of myself is inactive, but still present


I don't know this feeling
I'm experiencing something new and foreign to me


As we break through the other side
We will emerge from our struggles and hardships stronger and wiser


Walking north I can hide for a season
I need to temporarily withdraw from the world and find solace in isolation


Are you here in the dark with me?
Can I find comfort and support in your presence during difficult times?


With your voice in the stars
I can hear your comforting words and guidance even from afar


I hear you crying
I am aware of your pain and am here to provide support and comfort




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL HANMER, MICHAEL RAINBOW, SARA TAYLOR

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