The Other Side
Wynonna Lyrics


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So, you're at the end of your wits
The end of your rope
You just can't fix
Everything that's broke
Got to turn it loose, babe
Hey, just let it ride

'Cause it ain't about pride now
Well, it ain't about guilt
You've just come to a bridge
That you still ain't built
Sit down here with me
I'll tell you about the other side

[Chorus]
The other side of loneliness
The other side of the blues
There really is a place like this
Where the sun is gonna shine for you
You'll feel that old restlessness
Your tears have all been cried
You'll find your way over this
And you'll make it to the other side

Life gets hard
Life gets cold
No matter who you are
Gonna settle on your soul
There comes a time
When you go looking for a place to hide

But one of these days
You're gonna lift up your head
Whistle up those hell hounds of yours
And make them sit up and beg
That's when you'll be ready
Ready for the other side





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In โ€œThe Other Sideโ€ by Wynonna, the artist tries to console someone who has hit rock bottom. The lyrics speak of letting go of things that cannot be fixed and accepting that there will always be rough patches in life. The chorus of the song speaks of the possibility of moving to the โ€œother sideโ€ which is a place where one can find peace and happiness after going through difficult times. This other side is described as a place with sunshine instead of darkness and where tears run out. The artist sings of the need to persevere and keep pushing through the hardships.


The song captures the despair and the hope that follows hard times. It encourages the listener to keep going and to eventually find a better place on the other side. Life will always be erratic and challenging, and it is important not to give up. Through the songโ€™s vivid imagery, Wynonna urges listeners to keep pushing through their troubles and to hold on to hope for things to get better.


Line by Line Meaning

So, you're at the end of your wits
You're feeling completely overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next


The end of your rope
You are feeling like you have exhausted all options and are out of ideas


You just can't fix
There are things that are beyond your control and you cannot fix them


Everything that's broke
There are things in your life that are broken or not going well


Got to turn it loose, babe
You need to let go of trying to control everything and just let it be


Hey, just let it ride
Accept that life is unpredictable and try to enjoy the ride


'Cause it ain't about pride now
You don't need to let pride get in the way of seeking help or making changes


Well, it ain't about guilt
You don't need to feel guilty for things that are out of your control


You've just come to a bridge
You are facing a difficult transition or moment of decision in your life


That you still ain't built
You are not yet ready or equipped to handle this transition or decision


Sit down here with me
Take a moment to rest and talk with someone who understands


I'll tell you about the other side
I can talk to you about the possibility of a brighter future


The other side of loneliness
A place where you feel less alone


The other side of the blues
A place where you can find happiness and joy again


There really is a place like this
There is hope for a better future, even when it may seem impossible


Where the sun is gonna shine for you
A place where you will feel warmth and joy again


You'll feel that old restlessness
You'll start to feel the desire to move on and make positive changes


Your tears have all been cried
You have processed your emotions and are ready to move on


You'll find your way over this
You will make it through this difficult time


And you'll make it to the other side
You will find happiness and joy again, and come out stronger on the other side


Life gets hard
Life can be tough and unpredictable


Life gets cold
Life can be harsh and challenging


No matter who you are
Everyone experiences difficulty and pain at some point in their life


Gonna settle on your soul
These difficult experiences can weigh heavily on your mind and spirit


There comes a time
At some point in your life


When you go looking for a place to hide
You may want to retreat and take a break from the world


But one of these days
One day in the future


You're gonna lift up your head
You will regain your confidence and motivation


Whistle up those hell hounds of yours
You will take control of your fears and challenges


And make them sit up and beg
You will conquer your challenges and come out stronger


That's when you'll be ready
At this point, you will be prepared


Ready for the other side
You will be ready for a new chapter in your life, with hope and positivity




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEVIN WELCH

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Comments from YouTube:

Steven Baker

Loving the new song! Wynonna is so underappreciated but she's truly one of the best female vocalists out there in any genre. She can sing anything. I'm still holding out for a dance cd or some club remixes of her best hits. I just want to see her back on top of the charts where she deserves to be. Let's go buy this new song and get her back on the charts.

Marie Kindred

I so agree. She has amazing strong voice. I have played this song at least 4 x's in a row. Great song! Great voices!

Tracy Campbell

She is doing her best,it's okay, I'm just been under a Boulder, I'm stuck on back when she was with her mom! The judds, I'm trying to figure out what genre she is in now? I'm confused ๐Ÿ˜•

Billy SBC

@Tracy Campbell

The genre she's in is "Music".

Tracy Campbell

@Billy SBC I know that she is more contemporary Christian know, not too much country now ๐Ÿ™„

Billy SBC

@Tracy Campbell

Do you play music at all? Because it's like this, I don't have a "genre" when I play, I only have INTEREST... Like if I hear something that I like then I play along with it, and I'm not thinking of "Genre" at all. Sometimes I'll just scan through stations on the radio, or videos on youtube randomly and just play along with whatever comes up... it could be a country song, a rock song, a pop song, even a rap song (not a big fan of rap but I'll play along with it anyway). What this does is it expands your mind musically. I know I can play along with classical music. I know I can instantly drop into any genre in an instant and play something pretty great. So I don't categorize musicians or songwriters into genres because it's all music, it's all sound and emotion. Categorizing a musician is a really stifling thing to do and it's... it's just not a nice to do to somebody. Leonardo Da Vinci wasn't just a painter he was also an engineer and a sculpture and a philosopher and a whole lot of things, and so are you.

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Jackie Bessette

Wy can sing anything. Gives me joy just hearing her voice. So nice to see her continue to grow musically.

Wynonna Judd

Woww that sounds so sweet of you , thanks so much for the love and support โค

Arlene Shines

This song warms my heart. It's like coming out the other side of severe pain. Wynonna, please know you've helped me so much with your music. I've been so judged and ostracized for having to deal with my mental health, even from those that should be the most understanding. There was a time not so long ago when I felt that leaving the world would be easier, but your music miraculously appeared, and I decided otherwise. I'm so grateful for you seeing 'us', the 'ones' the world loves to hate and views us as just outcasts. For you to have gone through so much pain, but still have so much love to give is an example to keep on keeping on. Your beautiful soul and purpose here are so much more than you will ever know. God is truly great. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Much love. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’ž

Day One Adele Fans

Wow. Love it ladies, bought it on iTunes! Great chill on the highway driving song. Mama Naomi would be proud of you, Wynonna. Stay strong.

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