The Other Side of Life

The Moody Blues

About The Other Side of Life

"The Other Side of Life" is a 1986 single by The Moody Blues. It was first released in May 1986 as the title track on the album The Other Side of Life. It was released as a single in August 1986, the second single released from the album, the first being "Your Wildest Dreams". After its release, it became a major success in the United States, making #11 and #18 on the adult contemporary and mainstream rock charts respectively. It also reached #58 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.  


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2007
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The atmosphere 
On the streets tonight 
Is the driving beat 
Of the world. 

The word down here 
On the streets tonight 
Is the truest music 
You've heard. 

So take your share 
Of the gifts that are there, 
They all belong to you 
And, come what may, 
At the break of each day, 
We all begin anew once more. 

We all begin anew 

[Chorus]
Baby, baby, baby
Let's investigate 
The other side of life tonight. 
The lovers and the fighters 
And the risks they take 
Are on the other side of life tonight. 
Let's lose our way, 
Go completely astray 
And find ourselves again. 
You know the only way to get there 
Is to take that step 
To the other side of life tonight. 

The atmosphere 
On the streets tonight 
Is the driving beat 
Of the world. 
The word down here 
On the streets tonight 
Is the truest music 
You've heard. 

So take your share 
Of the gifts that are there, 
They all belong to you 
And, come what may, 
At the break of each day, 
We all begin anew once more. 
We all begin anew 

[Chorus]

Let's lose our way, 
Go completely astray 
And find ourselves again. 
You know the only way to get there 
Is to take that step 
To the other side of life tonight.

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The Moody Blues

The Moody Blues are an English rock band. Among their innovations was a fusion with classical music, most notably in their 1967 album Days of Future Passed. more »

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Written by: JUSTIN HAYWARD

Lyrics © Fintage House Publishing

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11 facts about this song

Album Placement
"The Other Side of Life" is the title track from The Moody Blues' 12th studio album, which was released in 1986.
Chart Performance
The song did fairly well on the charts and reached number 18 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
Music Video
The accompanying music video for the song was one of the first to be aired on MTV, helping the band reach a younger audience.
Global Success
The album "The Other Side of Life", from which the song is derived, was especially popular in the United States, earning a Platinum certification there.
Style Shift
This song, along with the rest of the album, marked a shift to a more current, 80's synth-pop style from the band's earlier, more psychedelic and progressive rock-oriented sound.
Longevity of The Band
By the time the album was released, The Moody Blues had already been active for more than two decades, which is an unusually long career in the often-volatile music business.
Less Prominent Instruments
Unlike many other Moody Blues songs, acoustic instruments like flutes and mellotrons are less pronounced in The Other Side of Life, and synths and electric guitars take more of a center stage.
Critical Reception
Critics often highlight this song as a shining example of the band's successful adaptation to the music scene in the 80's.
Band Member Configuration
The album was the third to feature the band as a quintet, composed of flautist Ray Thomas, drummer Graeme Edge, keyboardist Patrick Moraz, singer/guitarist Justin Hayward, and singer/bassist John Lodge.
Notable Performance
The band performed "The Other Side of Life" along with other hits at their concert at Red Rocks with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, which was later released as a live album and DVD. The performance has been highly praised for its orchestration and execution.
Song Inspiration
The song's lyrics, written by Justin Hayward, are said to reflect his personal reflection and introspection, a common theme across various Moody Blues tracks.

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