the other way roun
gabin ft china moses Lyrics

The lyrics to "The Other Way Round" by Gabin featuring China Moses depict the challenges and frustrations of a long-distance relationship. The song is an ode to what the artists call "commuter love," a type of romance that's reliant on the limited and unpredictable train schedules. The first line of the chorus, which is repeated numerous times, makes it clear that the song is about a relationship that is conducted through commuting. The singer's love interest is someone they usually only see on trains and their relationship has to be planned around this mode of transport. They "both hope for that empty seat" as a chance to sit next to each other, highlighting the difficulties of keeping up a connection when the conditions aren't ideal.

The second verse speaks about how timing can never be in favor of their love. They are always rushing to get to the train station or getting off the train - either just as the other person is arriving, or just after they have left. They can never seem to synchronously arrive or depart at the same time. The lyrics of the song are melancholic, conveying their feelings of not finding a way to make their relationship work. When they're late, the other person is already gone. When they're early, the other person is running late.

The song's message is clear, despite its simplistic lyrics that essentially repeat the same two lines over and over again. The artists have highlighted the unique challenges of modern-day dating where time and distance are significant obstacles, and the only option is to improvise a relationship around the constraints of train schedules. It's a beautiful and honest take on the limitations of contemporary relationships.