The Other Day
The Busters Lyrics


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My girlfriend left the other day
Not a word to say she just went away

No big family did she want
Two dogs and my friends in our house
Now i don't know why she didn't like my lie
'bout mary and susan, or why?
My best friend left the other day
Not a word to say he just went away

I trusted him like nobody else
Leaned on him when things went wrong
Now he's off with my girl, my one and only pearl
Gonna find me another one

My boss fired me the other day
Not a word to say he just went away

Now there are millions of jobs in this world
So just lean back and relax




It's time to stay cool in this world full of rules
And one million dollar contracts

Overall Meaning

The Busters's song "The Other Day" tackles the theme of unexpected departures and the fleeting nature of relationships. The lyrics describe the singer's confusion and pain after his girlfriend, best friend, and boss all abruptly leave without explanation. The chorus sums up the sentiment of the song with the line "not a word to say, they just went away," conveying a sense of helplessness and betrayal.


The first verse focuses on the girlfriend's departure, and the singer reveals that she left because she discovered a lie he had told about Mary and Susan. The song does not provide any further details about this lie, leaving the listener to speculate. The second verse introduces the singer's best friend, whom he trusted more than anyone else. The friend's departure compounds the singer's feelings of loss and abandonment. Finally, in the third verse, the singer's boss fires him without explanation. The line "there are millions of jobs in this world" suggests that the singer is trying to stay optimistic and move on.


Overall, "The Other Day" is a melancholic song that captures the feeling of being left behind. The lyrics do not offer any easy solutions or happy endings, but instead express the pain of losing important people in one's life.


Line by Line Meaning

My girlfriend left the other day
My significant other ended our relationship recently


Not a word to say she just went away
She left without providing any explanation


No big family did she want
She didn't want a large family


Two dogs and my friends in our house
She was happy with our home, our dogs, and our mutual friends


Now i don't know why she didn't like my lie
I'm confused about why she didn't like my fabricated story


'bout mary and susan, or why?
I don't understand why she was frustrated about my stories involving Mary and Susan.


My best friend left the other day
My close friend ended our friendship recently


Not a word to say he just went away
He didn't give any justification before departing


I trusted him like nobody else
I confided in him more than anyone else


Leaned on him when things went wrong
I relied on him for support during difficult times


Now he's off with my girl, my one and only pearl
He's now in a relationship with my former girlfriend


Gonna find me another one
I intend to seek out another romantic partner


My boss fired me the other day
My employer terminated my employment recently.


Not a word to say he just went away
My boss didn't give me any explanation before leaving.


Now there are millions of jobs in this world
There are countless job opportunities available worldwide


So just lean back and relax
It's important to remain calm and composed during times of uncertainty


It's time to stay cool in this world full of rules
We should strive to maintain our composure in a world with many rules and restrictions.


And one million dollar contracts
There are opportunities to obtain successful and lucrative employment.




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