other side
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Truth of the matter is I'm complicated
You're as straight as they come
You go 'bout your day baby
While I hide from the sun

It's better if you don't understand
'Cause you won't know what it's like
Until you try

You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole life time
But you just gotta decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other,
Waiting on the other side

We would live forever
Who could ask for more
You could die if you wanted
But baby what for

It's better if you don't understand
And you won't know what it's like
Until you try

You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole life time
But you just gotta decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other,
Waiting on the other side

If they say life's a dream
Call this insomnia
'Cause this ain't Wonderland
It damn sure ain't Narnia
And once you cross the line
You can't change your mind
Yeah I'm a monster
But I'm no Frankenstein
And quite frankly
I've been feeling insane in between my eyes
I really can't explain what I feel inside
If you knew what I was you'd run and hide
Many have tried to go into the night
Cross over the line and come back alive
But that's the price we pay when we living on the other side

You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
I could wait a whole life time
But you just gotta decide
You know I, I'll be waiting on the other,
Waiting on the other side

It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand

It's better if you don't understand
It's better if you don't understand

Overall Meaning

The song "Other Side" by QURTER / B is a haunting and introspective exploration of the complexities of human emotion and the struggle to find one's place in the world. The lyrics suggest that the singer is someone who is not easily understood, who feels more comfortable hiding away from the world and its expectations. In contrast, he sees the object of his affection as someone who is perfectly "straight" and untroubled by the same sorts of uncertainties and anxieties that plague him. Despite these differences, the singer invites the other person to join him on the "other side" – a place where he seems to suggest that all of their problems can be solved, where they can "live forever" and be free from the burdens of life.

The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer will be waiting on the other side, and that all the other person needs to do is "cross the line." It's clear that the singer believes that he has found some sort of answer, or at least a measure of peace or comfort, on this other side. He acknowledges that it's hard to understand, but he also encourages the other person to try it out for themselves.

The song includes several references to other works of literature and media, from Alice in Wonderland to Frankenstein. The chorus also includes the lines "if they say life's a dream/call this insomnia" which suggests a deep sense of existential unease. In total, "Other Side" presents a portrait of a person who is struggling to make sense of life and find a place where they can feel at home.

Line by Line Meaning

Truth of the matter is I'm complicated
I am complex and difficult to understand

You're as straight as they come
You are straightforward and simple

You go 'bout your day baby
You live your life without much difficulty

While I hide from the sun
I avoid the light and exposure, preferring to stay in darkness

It's better if you don't understand
It is preferable if you don't comprehend my situation

'Cause you won't know what it's like
Because you won't experience what I am going through

Until you try
Unless you attempt to understand

You know I, I'll be waiting on the other side
I will be waiting for you when you decide to cross over to my side

And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
All you have to do is take the leap and join me on my side

I could wait a whole life time
I am willing to wait an entire lifetime

But you just gotta decide
You must make the ultimate decision to cross over or not

We would live forever
Together, we would have eternal life

Who could ask for more
What more could we want?

You could die if you wanted
If you so desired, you could end your life

But baby what for
But why would you want to?

If they say life's a dream
If it is said that life is just a dream

Call this insomnia
Then I am experiencing insomnia, unable to wake from this 'dream'

'Cause this ain't Wonderland
Because this is not a whimsical fantasy world

It damn sure ain't Narnia
And it certainly isn't a magical land like Narnia

And once you cross the line
And once you make the decision to join me on my side

You can't change your mind
You cannot go back and undo your decision

Yeah I'm a monster
I am viewed as a frightening creature

But I'm no Frankenstein
But I am not a dead creature made from disparate parts

And quite frankly
Honestly speaking

I've been feeling insane in between my eyes
I have been feeling mentally unstable in my mind

I really can't explain what I feel inside
I am unable to accurately describe my internal feelings

If you knew what I was you'd run and hide
If you truly understood my nature, you would flee from me

Many have tried to go into the night
Many have attempted to join my side

Cross over the line and come back alive
But few have succeeded in making the transition and returning unchanged

But that's the price we pay when we living on the other side
But this is the cost of living on my side of existence

It's better if you don't understand
It is preferable if you don't comprehend my situation

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ari Levine, Bruno Mars, Jeremy Ruzumna, Johnny Wicks, Joshua Lopez, Kaveh Rastegar, Michael Caren, Patrick Stumph, Peter Gene Hernandez, Philip Martin II Lawrence, Robert Ray Jr Simmons

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