the other side...

This is a piece you can take alot of ways. :)

i wish i was on the other side

that's where all my fortune lies

over there...and away from here

everything is oh so clear

on the other side

 

you take mary

i'll take sue

i know what she means to you

hand in hand we'll sail along

to that place where all have gone

to the other side

 

aint' no reason to hang around

been down every street in town

don't need money

don't need fame

hope somebody knows my name

on the other side

 

oh i could be...what ever i could be

and i... can do...

whatever I wanted... to do

is love true...

 

come with me

where the grass is green

and the clouds float by

like a summers dream

i've seen all i need to see

let's walk the shores of a distant sea

on the other side

i'll take my chances

leave it all behind

just to find...what i may find

it's always beautiful...over there

got no worries...got no care

on the other side

 

oh i can be... what ever i can be

and i...can do...

what ever i wanted... to do

is love true...

on the other side

 

 

Reviews

[Bhavya Kaushik]

I really liked it, it is indeed so thoughtful and I guess most of us can relate ourselves with it!
This is indeed the truth of life and I'm glad that you wrote something upon this idea of life...
Also, I loved the way you have written it and I'm sure it will make a great song lyric!
Great work, as always :)

[Emily B]

I heard your voice singing these words. And I know that your love is true. And that the glory you find on the other side will be the greatest adventure you've ever known. And I guess you've known some.

Love ya, Ray.

[John A Common]

Wow that is so good. The flow is perfect and I like the fact that it come's off like a great song. It has the power of a otis reding tune. Ray do you have a book out? Because if you do I would love to order it.

[Nautili]

Nice work, very lyrical. I liked it a lot.

[J.Black]

Sweet Ray, this could be kinda like a song. It just seemed to flow from the tip of my tongue so well. Lots of people can relate to this and yes, take it in more than one way! Going to say I'm guilty of looking for the other side so many days... I think we all have. It's our freedom a place to runaway from it all and never look back. Awesome!

[☮]

I can definitely see this as a great song. You should get this to a singer and have them put this to music. I love the way in which you expressed the exasperation with the daily battles of life. I think we all feel like this at some point or another. The other side seems like the ulimate escape. One we yearn for and fear at the same time. Added to favs.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Very catchy write... I could see this put to music... it's fun but with strong words of independence.

[Nick Erickson]

I had a melody running through my head the whole time I read this piece. Excellent.
Well done!!

[Robert Luna]

This played in my head like a song being sung. And of course I could hear you singing as I have heard you sing before. I have a great memory locked away so I can enjoy it anytime I need to smile.


Great Job!!!!!!

[Ron]

Rain I like this and it reflects the type of thought I find creeps up on me in my sixties. Its about seeing the finishing line I suppose. Really gets the mind cogs going. Well done!