The song 'Otherside' by Red Hot Chili Peppers delves into themes of addiction, regret, and the struggle to break free from destructive patterns. The lyrics use metaphors like sliding, marrying the sea, and taking it on the other side to depict the internal turmoil and desire for change faced by the protagonist.
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Themes
Struggle with identity
• I don't believe it's bad
• Separate my side, I don't
• How long, how long will I slide?
Reflection on the past
• I thought it up and brought up the past
• Once you know you can never go back
• I heard your voice through a photograph
Desire for change
• I yell and tell it that it's not my friend
• I gotta take it on the other side
• Turn me on, take me for a hard ride
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Moods
Angst, heartbreak, despair, reflection, nostalgia
Rating: R
Lyrics contain adult material, to be consumed with caution