The Other Side
The Dismemberment Plan Lyrics


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There are times when you will not like the sound of my voice
there are days when a warm look from a strange face will make me forget my name
there'll be nights when you wonder where the party's at now
and you wonder why you never split this beat scene when a higher life awaits
there'll be days when you don't know how you picked the wrong life
in a second when it's over in our own minds -- and it's gone without a sound
there are fights that'll hear things that we know we don't mean
and we say 'em 'cos we don't know what we both want and we can't get to the other side

There are years that'll fly like wind across a flood plain
unaware of its own weight, free of friction, and immune to its own speed
there are weeks that'll crawl like slugs across a hot road
only moving 'cos it just don't know how to stop on a search for God knows what
and there are songs that'll make your skull ring like a dropped cup
Resonating with the reasons why you worked through -- and the reasons why you stayed

For the long nights when you found a new resolve that I never knew was there
For the cold eye and the warm embrace now
For the righteous vibe that I need like the air I breathe

There are times when you'll think you've got my funny number figured out
there'll be days when I don't feel like I ever knew you all that well and there are lines,
drawn behind, around, and above and over everything
in an effort to figure out the place and time, the wrong, the right, the yours, the mine,
and I'll be damned if I feel like I will ever know anything




but if we don't keep moving on that last hill,
we'll never know what's on the other side

Overall Meaning

The Dismemberment Plan's song The Other Side is an introspective exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the inevitable changes that come with them. The lyrics are a series of observations about life's unpredictable twists and turns, and the ways in which they can shape us. The song captures a sense of restlessness and uncertainty, as the singer reflects on moments of doubt, frustration, and exhilaration.


The opening lines set the tone for the song's themes, with the singer acknowledging that there will be times when their voice will not be liked, and days when a stranger's look will be more comforting than familiar ones. The song then goes on to explore the highs and lows of life, the search for purpose and meaning, and the difficulty of communication in intimate relationships. The final lines are a call to keep pushing forward, to keep exploring what lies beyond the horizon, even if it means leaving behind what is familiar and safe.


Line by Line Meaning

There are times when you will not like the sound of my voice
Sometimes, what I say may not please you


there are days when a warm look from a strange face will make me forget my name
Occasionally, something new and exciting may distract me from who I am


there'll be nights when you wonder where the party's at now
There may be occasions when you're not sure where the fun is


and you wonder why you never split this beat scene when a higher life awaits
At times, you might ponder why we didn't leave this scene behind for something better


there'll be days when you don't know how you picked the wrong life
There will be days when you despair over the choices you've made


in a second when it's over in our own minds -- and it's gone without a sound
Sometimes, things can change quickly and quietly, without warning or explanation


there are fights that'll hear things that we know we don't mean
Arguments can make us say things we don't truly believe


and we say 'em 'cos we don't know what we both want and we can't get to the other side
In conflicts, we often don't know what we want or how to reach a resolution


There are years that'll fly like wind across a flood plain
Some years may pass by quickly and with ease


unaware of its own weight, free of friction, and immune to its own speed
These years may feel effortless and swift


there are weeks that'll crawl like slugs across a hot road
But other weeks may drag on slowly and painfully


only moving 'cos it just don't know how to stop on a search for God knows what
These weeks may feel frustratingly unproductive


and there are songs that'll make your skull ring like a dropped cup
Certain songs can make a deep impression on us and resonate with our experiences


Resonating with the reasons why you worked through -- and the reasons why you stayed
These songs can help us understand why we persevered through tough times


For the long nights when you found a new resolve that I never knew was there
I'm grateful for the times when you showed strength I didn't expect


For the cold eye and the warm embrace now
I appreciate your ability to be tough and tender, based on what the situation calls for


For the righteous vibe that I need like the air I breathe
I rely on your positive energy to keep me going


There are times when you'll think you've got my funny number figured out
I may surprise you from time to time, despite your assumptions


there'll be days when I don't feel like I ever knew you all that well and there are lines,
Occasionally, I may feel distant from you, and there may be boundaries or expectations unclear to us


drawn behind, around, and above and over everything
These unspoken rules and barriers may influence many aspects of our relationship


in an effort to figure out the place and time, the wrong, the right, the yours, the mine,
We struggle to understand our respective roles, responsibilities, and mistakes


and I'll be damned if I feel like I will ever know anything
Sometimes, it may feel like we can never have all the answers to our questions


but if we don't keep moving on that last hill,
However, if we don't keep pushing ourselves forward, we'll never improve


we'll never know what's on the other side
We'll never understand what could lie ahead for us




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