The Other Side
Wave in Head Lyrics


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"The Other Side Of The Door"
In the heat of the fight I walked away
Ignoring words that you were saying
Trying to make me stay
I said, "This time I've had enough."
And you've called a hundred times
But I'm not picking up
'Cause I'm so mad I might tell you that it's over
But if you look a little closer
I said, "Leave," but all I really want is you
To stand outside my window throwing pebbles
Screaming, "I'm in love with you."
Wait there in the pouring rain, come back for
more
And don't you leave 'cause I know
All I need is on the other side of the door
Me and my stupid pride are sitting here alone
Going through the photographs, staring at the
phone
I keep going back over things we both said
And I remember the slamming door and all the
things that I misread
So babe if you know everything, tell me why you
couldn't see
When I left I wanted you to chase after me
Yeah, I said, "Leave," but all I really want is you
To stand outside my window throwing pebbles
Screaming, "I'm in love with you."
Wait there in the pouring rain, come back for
more
And don't you leave 'cause I know
All I need is on the other side of the door
And I'll scream out the window
I can't even look at you
I don't need you but I do, I do, I do
I say, "There's nothing you can say to make this
right again.
I mean it, I mean it."
What I mean is...
I said, "Leave," but baby all I want is you
To stand outside my window throwing pebbles
Screaming, "I'm in love with you."
Wait there in the pouring rain, come back for
more
And don't you leave 'cause I know
All I need is on the other side of the door
With your face and the beautiful eyes
And the conversation with the little white lies
And the faded picture of a beautiful night
You carry me from your car up the stairs
And I broke down crying, was she worth this
mess?




After everything and that little black dress
After everything I must confess, I need you

Overall Meaning

The song "The Other Side Of The Door" by Wave in Head is an emotional ballad about a relationship that has hit a rough patch. The singer is upset and impulsive, having walked away from their partner in the heat of the fight. They're sitting alone, going through old photographs and memories while staring at the phone, wondering why their partner couldn't see what they needed in the relationship. Despite telling their partner to leave, the singer admits that all they truly want is for them to come back and show their love.


The chorus is particularly powerful, with the singer asking for their partner to stand outside their window and throw pebbles, professing their love and begging them not to leave. The idea of being out in the pouring rain waiting is a symbol of their love and commitment to the relationship. The verses show the singer going through the ups and downs of a relationship, including moments of doubt, little white lies, and even betrayal. However, ultimately, they still need their partner and are willing to admit it.


Overall, "The Other Side Of The Door" is a relatable song that captures the raw emotions of a relationship that is teetering on the edge. It's a ballad about love, heartbreak, and the healing power of forgiveness and understanding. The song highlights the importance of being vulnerable and honest in relationships, even when it's tough.


Line by Line Meaning

In the heat of the fight I walked away
I left during our argument


Ignoring words that you were saying
I wasn't listening to you


Trying to make me stay
You wanted me to stay with you


I said, "This time I've had enough."
I declared that I can't handle this anymore


And you've called a hundred times
You have called me many times


But I'm not picking up
I'm not answering your calls


'Cause I'm so mad I might tell you that it's over
I'm angry and may end our relationship


But if you look a little closer
If you pay attention


I said, "Leave," but all I really want is you
I told you to go, but I actually want you to stay


To stand outside my window throwing pebbles
I want you to throw small stones at my window


Screaming, "I'm in love with you."
Yelling that you love me


Wait there in the pouring rain, come back for more
Stay outside, even in the rain, and come back for me


And don't you leave 'cause I know
Don't go because I'm certain


All I need is on the other side of the door
Everything I want is on the other side of the door


Me and my stupid pride are sitting here alone
My ego has left me alone


Going through the photographs, staring at the phone
Looking at pictures and my phone


I keep going back over things we both said
I keep replaying our past conversations


And I remember the slamming door and all the things that I misread
I remember our argument and how I interpreted it wrong


So babe if you know everything, tell me why you couldn't see
If you know everything, why couldn't you see my perspective?


When I left I wanted you to chase after me
I hoped you would pursue me after I left


Yeah, I said, "Leave," but all I really want is you
I told you to leave, but my heart wants you to stay


To stand outside my window throwing pebbles
I want you to throw small stones at my window


Screaming, "I'm in love with you."
Yelling that you love me


Wait there in the pouring rain, come back for more
Stay outside, even in the rain, and come back for me


And don't you leave 'cause I know
Don't go because I'm certain


All I need is on the other side of the door
Everything I want is on the other side of the door


And I'll scream out the window
I'll shout through the window


I can't even look at you
I can't bear to see you


I don't need you but I do, I do, I do
I don't require you, but I desire you


I say, "There's nothing you can say to make this right again.
I claim that it can't be fixed


I mean it, I mean it."
I am serious about what I said


What I mean is...
What I'm trying to say is...


I said, "Leave," but baby all I want is you
I told you to go, but I want you


To stand outside my window throwing pebbles
I want you to throw small stones at my window


Screaming, "I'm in love with you."
Yelling that you love me


Wait there in the pouring rain, come back for more
Stay outside, even in the rain, and come back for me


And don't you leave 'cause I know
Don't go because I'm certain


All I need is on the other side of the door
Everything I want is on the other side of the door


With your face and the beautiful eyes
Your face and stunning eyes


And the conversation with the little white lies
Our chat with some small fabricated details


And the faded picture of a beautiful night
An old photo of a lovely evening


You carry me from your car up the stairs
You carried me to our home


And I broke down crying, was she worth this mess?
And I cried, questioning if it was worth it


After everything and that little black dress
After all that happened, including the black dress incident


After everything I must confess, I need you
After all, I must admit that I need you




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