The Other Side
Aerosmith
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Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, mm Mm, mm, mm, mm mm, mm, mm mm Come on Lovin' you has got to be (Take me to the other side) Like the devil in the deep blue sea (Take me to the other side) Forget about your foolish pride (Take me to the other side) Oh take me to the other side (Take me to the other side) My mama told me there'd be days like this And man she wasn't foolin' 'Cause I just can't believe the way you kiss You opened up your mouth with bated breath You said you'd never leave me You love me, you hate me, I tried to take the loss You're cryin' me a river but I got to get across Lovin' you has got to be (Take me to the other side) Like the devil in the deep blue sea (Take me to the other side) Forget about your foolish pride (Take me to the other side) Oh take me to the other side (Take me to the other side) I'm lookin' for another kind of love Oh lordy, how I need it The kind that likes to leap without a shove Oh honey, best believe it To save a lot of time and foolish pride I'll say what's on my mind, girl You love me, you hate me, you cut me down to size You blinded me with love and, yeah, it opened up my eyes Lovin' you has got to be (Take me to the other side) Like the devil and the deep blue sea (Take me to the other side) My conscience got to be my guide (Take me to the other side) Oh honey, take me, take me, take, take, take, take Take me to the other side I'm lookin' for another kind of love Oh, lordy, how I need it The kind that likes to leap without a shove Honey, you best believe it Now I ain't one for saying long goodbyes I hope all is forgiven You loved me, you hate me, I used to be your lover You know you had it coming, girl So take me to the other side (Take me to the other side) (Take me to the other side) Lovin' you has got to be (Take me to the other side) Like the devil and the deep blue sea (Take me to the other side) My conscience got to be my guide (Take me to the other side) Oh honey, take me to the other side (Take me to the other side) Lovin' you has got to be (Take me to the other side) Like the devil in the deep blue sea (Take me to the other side) Forget about your foolish pride (Take me to the other side) Oh take me to the other side
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Written by: LAMONT DOZIER, BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD J HOLLAND, STEVEN TYLER, JAMES DOUGLAS VALLANCE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"The Other Side" is a song by American rock band Aerosmith. It was included on their fourteenth studio album, "Pump," released in 1989.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks, proving its substantial radio popularity.
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Song's InspirationSteven Tyler, Aerosmith's lead vocalist, and songwriter said the song was inspired by the basic universal duality, the good and bad, heaven and hell, idea which can also explain the title "The Other Side."
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Award NominationIn 1991, "The Other Side" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
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Song Credits ControversyOriginally, the song credits were given solely to Steven Tyler and Jim Vallance, however, a lawsuit by Holland-Dozier-Holland led to a reevaluation, as the song was deemed too similar to "Standing in the Shadows of Love," by Four Tops. The final credits list both groups as authors.
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Music Video NoveltyThe music video for "The Other Side" was controversial at the time due to the inclusion of a "living video" section, where the band members appear to step out of their own music video.
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Demonstration of Musical Evolution"The Other Side," as part of the "Pump" album, was a testament to Aerosmith's evolution from their gritty, heavy rock roots to a more polished, mainstream rock sound.
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Unique Instrumental ElementThe song features a brass section - the Margarita Horns, marking a stylistic departure for the band.
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Lyric AnalysisThe lyrics are primarily about lust and sexual longing, however, the chorus suggests a more spiritual longing.
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Live PerformancesDespite the track’s commercial success and popularity at the time, "The Other Side" has rarely been performed in any of Aerosmith’s live shows since the 1990s.
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