Sanctus Real - Otherside Lyrics
Lyrics
I've been waiting for some time to live my life on the other side... from where I am to where I want to be. I've been waiting for some guy to pick us up and change our lives. now I know it might not be our time.
but you know where I'll be when it's time to ride.
I'll be right here waiting, though hard times may pass us by. and I won't be separated, 'cause I know we've got time on our side.
I don't understand my life, why plans fall through and time flies by. "maybe we could make it if we tried." we all know it's not that way and we can't live but for today- and know that everything will work out right.
do what You want to do and move like You want to move... we'll be waiting here for You.
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Sanctus real Otherside
Meaning & Inspiration
Sanctus Real's "Otherside," released on April 27, 2013, offers a poignant reflection on the human experience of longing for a better future, a yearning for transformation and divine intervention. The song delves into the deep-seated desire to move from our current circumstances to a place of greater fulfillment and purpose, a feeling that resonates with the inherent spiritual aspirations within us all. It captures the often-frustrating reality of plans not working out, the relentless march of time, and the struggle to comprehend life's complexities from our limited earthly perspective. This sense of waiting, of anticipating a moment when things will align and change will occur, echoes the biblical narrative of God's people waiting for His promises to be fulfilled.
The core message of "Otherside" revolves around trust and unwavering faith, even in the face of uncertainty and difficulty. The lyrics express a profound reliance on a higher power, a willingness to surrender personal plans and desires to a divine will. This submission to God’s direction, as expressed in "do what You want to do and move like You want to move," is a powerful testament to the surrender of the believer. It speaks to the understanding that true fulfillment and purpose are found not in our own striving, but in aligning ourselves with the Creator's grand design. This mirrors the posture of faith described in Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." The anticipation of being "picked up and changed" is a profound expression of hope, reminiscent of the hope found in Romans 8:24-25: "For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he already has? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it with patience." The song's affirmation that "we've got time on our side," when understood through a spiritual lens, suggests an eternal perspective, a knowledge that God's timing is perfect and that His promises are sure, even if they unfold beyond our immediate comprehension. It speaks to the assurance found in passages like Isaiah 40:31, which promises renewed strength to those who wait on the Lord, enabling them to soar on wings like eagles. The persistent waiting, even through "hard times," underscores a commitment to faith, a refusal to be shaken by present difficulties, trusting that ultimately, everything will align according to God's perfect plan, a sentiment that brings comfort and inspiration to anyone navigating the often-turbulent waters of life.