The Other Side
UNKLE feat. Tom Smith Philip Sheppard Lyrics
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I lay with the embers
Won't you crystallize the compliment
These pathways run for us, we condensed the loneliness
My love just ain't funny, I will never let you down again
Well come with me to the other side
And be the man, I will be the bride
Give hope, give love, give up
But are we giving in
Come with me to the other side
And be the man, I will be the bride
It's the night, make your mama cry
Give hope, give love, give up
But are we giving in
Don't look at me that way
I will never let you down again
Don't slip through my fingers
I will crystallize the compliment
I'm just a vibration
A little sound blown on the wind
Can't you hear me calling out
I'm a ghost from the other side
The second September
Familiar pattern I know so well
I play with the embers
Now my dominoes are falling to hell
What wicked truths are left
To recover, to discover tonight
Well this joke just ain't funny
But I will never let you down again
Come with me to the other side
And be the man, I will be the bride
It's the night, make your mama cry
Give hope, give love, give up
But are we giving in
Come with me to the other side
And be the man, I will be the bride
It's the night, make your mama cry
Give hope, give love, give up
But are we giving in
Don't look at me that way
I'll never let you down again
I'll slip through my fingers
I will crystallize the compliment
I'm just a vibration
A little sound blown on the wind
Can't you hear me calling out
I'm a ghost from the other side
I'm just a vibration
A little sound blown on the wind
Can't you hear me calling out
I'm a ghost from the other side
In "The Other Side" by UNKLE featuring Tom Smith and Philip Sheppard, the lyrics depict a sense of longing and desire for companionship through the repetition of the line "I'll never let you down again." The lyrics suggest that the singer has failed in the past to be there for their loved one, but they are willing to do whatever it takes to make it work now. The line "These pathways run for us, we condensed the loneliness" suggests that the two share a bond that no one else understands. The singer also asks the listener to "crystallize the compliment" and "give hope, give love, give up" suggesting they need support and encouragement from their partner.
The chorus, "Come with me to the other side, and be the man, I will be the bride," is open to interpretation, but it could suggest a feeling of duality or the desire for the singer and the listener to switch roles or personas in order to support each other. The line "It's the night, make your mama cry" could reference a rebellious, passionate love that goes against societal norms. Overall, the lyrics suggest a deep longing for companionship and support, as well as a willingness to give and receive love.
Line by Line Meaning
This patient don't function but I'll never let you down again
Although I am struggling, I promise to always be there for you and never disappoint you
I lay with the embers
I have been spending time in a state of grief and sorrow
Won't you crystallize the compliment
Will you acknowledge and appreciate my good qualities?
These pathways run for us, we condensed the loneliness
Our shared experiences have made us feel less alone in the world
My love just ain't funny, I will never let you down again
My love may not always be easy, but I promise to always be dependable
Come with me to the other side
Take a journey with me to a place of greater understanding and emotional depth
And be the man, I will be the bride
We can switch roles and explore different aspects of our personalities together
It's the night, make your mama cry
Embrace the darkness and let your emotions flow freely
Give hope, give love, give up
Let's focus on spreading positivity and selflessness in our lives
But are we giving in
Are we allowing ourselves to be defeated by our challenges and fears?
Don't look at me that way
Please don't judge me or my actions
Don't slip through my fingers
I don't want to lose your love or your presence in my life
I'm just a vibration
I am a small, insignificant part of the universe
A little sound blown on the wind
My voice and my message may be easily carried away and forgotten
Can't you hear me calling out
I am reaching out for help and understanding
I'm a ghost from the other side
I am haunted by my past and my mistakes
The second September
Another year has passed
Familiar pattern I know so well
I am stuck in the same routine and behaviors
Now my dominoes are falling to hell
My life is unraveling and I can't stop it
What wicked truths are left
What harsh realities do we still need to face and accept?
To recover, to discover tonight
We must work to heal and uncover what is hidden within ourselves
I'll never let you down again
I am reiterating my commitment to be there for you always
I will crystallize the compliment
I will strive to recognize and appreciate the good things in our lives
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Philip Sheppard, Tom Smith, James Lavelle, Tim Goldsworthy
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