The Other Side
David Gray
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Meet me on the other side Meet me on the other side I'll see you on the other side See you on the other side Honey now if I'm honest I still don't know what love is Another mirage folds into the haze of time recalled And now the floodgates cannot hold All my sorrow, all my rage A teardrop falls on every page Meet me on the other side Meet me on the other side Maybe I oughta mention Was never my intention To harm you or your kin Are you so scared to look within? The ghosts are crawling on our skin We may race and we may run We'll not undo what has been done Or change the moment when it's gone Meet me on the other side Meet me on the other side I'll see you on the other side I'll see you on the other side I know it would be outrageous To come on all courageous And offer you my hand To pull you up on to dry land When all I got is sinking sand The trick ain't worth the time it buys I'm sick of hearing my own lies And love's a raven when it flies Meet me on the other side Meet me on the other side I'll see you on the other side I'll see you on the other side And honey now if I'm honest I still don't know what love is
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Written by: DAVID GRAY
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11 facts about this song
Song Category"The Other Side" is a pop song by British singer-songwriter David Gray from his album "A New Day at Midnight" which was released in 2002.
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Commercial SuccessThe song selected as the second single from the album, didn't chart in the UK though its musical craftsmanship was widely recognized.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics of the song deal with themes of loss and longing. The words convey a strong sense of desolation and despair, yet there's also a glimmer of hopefulness in them.
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Musical StyleThis song showcases David Gray's blending of acoustic instrumentation with electronic music, a style that was innovative for the time and a defining characteristic of his career.
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Live Performances"The Other Side" has often been included in Gray's live performances. Its somber tone is typically balanced with up-tempo songs in his sets.
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Album SuccessWhile "The Other Side" was not a commercial hit, the album "A New Day at Midnight" was a huge success. It quickly reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and achieved 2x Platinum status.
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Song RecognitionThe song was featured in episode 14 of the third season of the TV series "One Tree Hill", further extending its recognition.
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InfluencesThe gloomy yet poignant sound of "The Other Side" showcases the influences of folk and soul music on David Gray's work.
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Lyric InspirationGray likely wrote this song after his father's death, which inspired much of the "A New Day at Midnight" album.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Other Side" is a moody, introspective piece, with grayscale visuals featuring David Gray playing the piano and singing the song.
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Song Composition"The Other Side" is composed in the key of C major, and its melancholy mood is created through a simple yet effective use of chords and melody.
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