The Other Side
Woodkid Lyrics


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I heard a whisper on my shoulder
Pretending life is worth the fight
Oh can you hear the song of thunder
When fear strangles a soldier's pride
And on the surface of the waters
Will dance reflections of the fire in the night

I remember cheering from the towers
A face is smiling in the light
I remember the bells, the flowers
Those days are dying in the dark

Boy I was shaped for the fury
Now I pay the price
Of the human race's vice
And I was promised
The glorious ending of a knight
But the crown is out of sight

I'm slowly drifting into slumber
'Cause I have lost the force to fight
It's like a cold hand on my shoulder
I'll see you on the other side





And in the arms of endless anger
Will end the story of a soldier in the dark

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Woodkid's song "The Other Side" speak to the struggle of life and fear that comes with it. The song begins with the mention of a whisper on the shoulder, suggesting that the singer is not alone in their feelings of despair. The next line speaks about pretending that life is worth fighting for, further emphasizing the idea that the battle of life is difficult and not always rewarding. The song's opening sets a somber and introspective tone, which is combined with the gentle piano chords.


The next lines mention the song of thunder and the fear that strangles a soldier's pride. This suggests that the singer is battling an internal war, perhaps with anxiety or depression. The line "And on the surface of the waters will dance reflections of the fire in the night" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the beauty that can be found even in life's darkest moments. The following lines speak of memories of happier times, which are now dying in the dark. The juxtaposition of the past and present further illustrates the singer's inner turmoil.


The chorus speaks about being shaped for fury and paying the price for the human race's vice. It seems as though the singer is blaming themselves for their struggle, believing that they are not capable of handling the challenges of life. The line "And I was promised the glorious ending of a knight, but the crown is out of sight" suggests that the singer once had high hopes and aspirations, but they have been shattered by their current reality. The song concludes with the singer slowly drifting into slumber, with the promise to meet on the other side where the story of the soldier in the dark will finally end.


Line by Line Meaning

I heard a whisper on my shoulder
Someone is speaking to me in a subtle manner and the message has reached me.


Pretending life is worth the fight
Putting on a false facade, acting like life is worth fighting for when it is not.


Oh can you hear the song of thunder
A metaphorical representation of intense emotions experienced during tough moments.


When fear strangles a soldier's pride
Fear has become suffocating, causing a sense of helplessness and defeat for a combatant.


And on the surface of the waters
The uppermost layer of the water body, which is reflecting what lies above it.


Will dance reflections of the fire in the night
A display of reflections dancing in the water resembling a fire that is burning in the darkness.


I remember cheering from the towers
A recollection of past moments, cheering and celebrating from high points or buildings.


A face is smiling in the light
The memories of a person's happy face during the time that was celebrated.


I remember the bells, the flowers
Memories of the sound of the bells and sight of flowers that played and bloomed when the life was different.


Those days are dying in the dark
The positive, happy memories of life are fading into darkness and being forgotten.


Boy I was shaped for the fury
The person was born to face harsh and intense moments of life.


Now I pay the price
Suffering the consequences of past actions, a price for living the choices made.


Of the human race's vice
The negative tendencies or actions of humanity that impact other people's lives.


And I was promised
A pledge given to me for something which was supposed to be a part of my life


The glorious ending of a knight
A depiction of the assured spectacular ending of a warrior.


But the crown is out of sight
The reward for the fight is absent or not visible.


I'm slowly drifting into slumber
Gradually moving into a state of sleep or unconsciousness.


'Cause I have lost the force to fight
Due to a lack of willpower, I cannot summon the courage to keep up the fight.


It's like a cold hand on my shoulder
A feeling of being detached and isolated in the time of need.


I'll see you on the other side
A promise of meeting in the afterlife or on the other side of a challenging phase.


And in the arms of endless anger
A metaphorical representation of being consumed by a never-ending anger.


Will end the story of a soldier in the dark
A post-war remembrance of how a character's story ended without the grandeur of glory.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Chris (T) Hillman, Steve Hill, CHRISTOPHER HILLMAN, STEPHEN EDWARD HILL

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@CloseToMyHeart1

(Dramatically Beautiful)

I heard a whisper on my shoulder
Pretending life is worth the fight
O can you hear the song of thunder
When fear strangles a soldier's pride
And on the surface on the waters
Will dance reflections of the fire in the night

I remember cheering from towers
A face is smiling in the light
I remember the bells, the flowers
Those days are dying in the dark

Boy I was shaped for the fury
Now I pay the price
Of the human race's vice
And I was promised
The glorious ending of a knight
But the crown is out of sight

I'm slowly drifting into slumber
Cause I have lost the force to fight
It's like a cold hand on my shoulder
I'll see you on the other side

And in the arms of endless anger
Will end the story of a soldier in the dark

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@mikemofunnyvideos7217

I heard a whisper on my shoulder

Pretending life is worth the fight

O can you hear the song of thunder

When fear strangles a soldier's pride

And on the surface of the waters

Will dance reflections of the fire in the night



I remember cheering from towers

A face is smiling in the light

I remember the bells, the flowers

Those days are dying in the dark



Boy I was shaped for the fury

Now I pay the price

Of the human race's vice

And I was promised

The glorious ending of a knight

But the crown is out of sight



I'm slowly drifting into slumber

Cause I have lost the force to fight

It's like a cold hand on my shoulder

I'll see you on the other side



And in the arms of endless anger

Will end the story of a soldier in the dark



@amineblef9105

Lyrics:
I heard a whisper on my shoulder
Pretending life is worth the fight
O can you hear the song of thunder
When fear strangles a soldier's pride
And on the surface of the waters
Will dance reflections of the fire in the night

I remember cheering from the towers
A face is smiling in the light
I remember the bells, the flowers

Those days are dying in the dark

Boy I was shaped for the fury
Now I pay the price
Of the human race's vice
And I was promised

The glorious ending of a knight
But the crown is out of sight

I'm slowly drifting into slumber

'Cos I have lost the force to fight
It's like a cold hand on my shoulder
I'll see you on the other side

And in the arms of endless anger
Will end the story of a soldier in the dark
I heard a whisper on my shoulder
Pretending life is worth the fight
O can you hear the song of thunder
When fear strangles a soldier's pride
And on the surface of the waters
Will dance reflections of the fire in the night
I remember cheering from the towers
A face is smiling in the light
I remember the bells, the flowers
Those days are dying in the dark
Boy I was shaped for the fury
Now I pay the price
Of the human race's vice
And I was promised
The glorious ending of a knight
But the crown is out of sight
I'm slowly drifting into slumber
'Cos I have lost the force to fight
It's like a cold hand on my shoulder
I'll see you on the other side
And in the arms of endless anger
Will end the story of a soldier in the dark



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@BeLiieF

This whole album makes me feel as if I am a Medieval soldier preparing and entering battle. Incredible music

@joyboy1917

This is exactely the same for me

@brochodoce5006

John Rambo wasn't that like the point of the songs? Telling stories or something

@aarraa

He said in an interview: " I make music for people who want to feel like heroes"

@luisfernandovargaso.6243

@Nicolas Brown and he produce that feel

@JazivArt

yassss i feel the same

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@TheDouble101

After listening to some of his music, I am disappointed that most artist can't match this level of perfection...

How am I expected to go back?

@allyson6561

You don't

@fredfoley6479

Missio, Grandson and imagine dragons: splash in some 21 pilots and you’ve got your Woodkid withdrawal medicine

@scottharshlands

Who says you have to? Stay with us.

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