The empty page before me now, the pen is in my hand
The words don't come so easy but I'm trying
I'm searching for a melody or some forgotten line
They can slip away from us so quickly

Don't be unkind I'm not complaining
I only feel it needs explaining

Though I've said it all before I'll say it once again (one more time)
Everyone needs something to believe in
So turn around, turn around it's on the other side
Feel the sound, feel the sound, it's coming from deep inside
It will fill you with emotion, if you let it be your guide so
Turn around; turn around, it's on the other side

I'm waiting for the day to end another to begin
Somehow I've forgotten what it stood for
I look into your face and see the searching in your eyes
I will he your servant till the end

The music plays, and for a moment I feel
That all there days an so fulfilling

Though I've said it all before I'll say it once again (one more time)
Everyone needs something to believe in
So turn around, turn around it's on the other side
Feel the sound, feel the sound, it's coming from deep inside
It will fill you with emotion, if you let it be your guide so
Turn around; turn around, it's on the other side

Desperation shows its ugly face in many ways
No one can escape the times we live in
The answers are so simple and we all know where to look
But it's easier to just avoid the question

And if I seem too inconclusive
It's just because it's so elusive

Though I've said it all before I'll say it once again (one more time)
Everyone needs something to believe in
So turn around, turn around it's on the other side
Feel the sound, feel the sound, it's coming from deep inside
It will fill you with emotion, if you let it be your guide so
Turn around; turn around, it's on the other side


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On the Other Side Lyrics as written by Kerry A Livgren Kerry Livgren

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    This song is best summed up by its last verse, esp. "The answers are so simple and we all know where to look, but it's easier just to avoid the question." The singer urges those who are lost and confused to embrace the truth, but laments the fact that many will turn away because, to take a line from Flannery O'Connor, it's harder to believe than not to.

    Shrikesneston April 28, 2010   Link
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    wow! this song is so inspirational! I like how the wall links to this, they're both great songs. Great ender for the album witch its named for. love this song.

    Mindbreaker4228on November 10, 2007   Link

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