The Other Side Lyrics

[Verse 1: SZA]
You're preachin’ to the choir, stop hatin' on yourself
Quit playin' with your mind, you’re spinnin'
If you think that I'm a liar, just try it for yourself
The clouds will open up, blue skies are willing
Yeah, I know it's so hard to throw away
The clouds will open up, blue skies are willing

[Chorus: SZA & Justin Timberlake]
Back on your feet again, lift your head, hold it high
You wanna run it back, but you can't turn the time
You start to feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side
The other side
Got you stuck in your mind
You start to feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain’t always greener on the other side

[Verse 2: Justin Timberlake & SZA]
Hey you, stop stressin’ 'bout what you’re missin'
So blue, just take it easy, take your time
If you think my words are wise, just try it for yourself
I promise the stars will light the path you walk, don't give in
Got a heart of gold, what a shame to go to waste
The clouds will open up, blue skies are willing

[Chorus: SZA & Justin Timberlake, Justin Timberlake]
Back on your feet again, lift your head, hold it high
You wanna run it back, but you can't turn the time
You start to feel like you’re losing your shine (Losing your shine)
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side (Shine)
The other side (Feet again, lift your head, hold it high)
Got you stuck in your mind (Run it back, but you can't turn the time)
You start to feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side

[Bridge: SZA & Justin Timberlake]
Just take it from me, you'll be okay (You'll be okay)
'Cause it don't matter how sweet it tastes (How sweet it tastes)
The grass ain't green, don't worry
Losin' sleep, still wanna get
Yeah, you get

[Chorus: SZA & Justin Timberlake]
Back on your feet again, lift your head, hold it high
You wanna run it back, but you can't turn the time
You start to feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side
You start to feel like you're losing your shine
But the grass ain't always greener on the other side

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About

Genius Annotation

“The Other Side” is the first single from the Trolls World Tour soundtrack. Justin Timberlake plays main character Branch in the film, and its predecessor—his solo lead single for the first Trolls movie, “Can’t Stop The Feeling” was a global smash.

SZA joins Justin Timberlake here. Given the second film is all about bringing together different genres and collaborators, having more than one artist on the lead single fits.

The song is produced by the Grammy and Oscar Winner Ludwig Göransson and Justin Timberlake himself. It brings back the disco vibe from the 70s.

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How did this album perform on the charts?
Genius Answer

“The Other Side” debuted at #61 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart week of March 14, 2020.

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