If they were to write about
The story of my life
They would have to mention you
With every page they'd write
There's another side to every story told
If I were the ocean
You would be the shore
And one without the other one
Would be needing something more
We are the shadow and the light
Always love me
(And) never leave me now
(And) now you are the other side of me
Always love me
(And) never leave me now
(And) now you are the other side of me
I ahve known the emptiness
Of feeling out of touch
And living life without you here
Would be living half so much
Cause I've a need taht only you can fill
If love was mathamatical
You'd understand the sum
To the heart's equation
Where one and one makes one
And lonely equals me minus you
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The Other Side Of Me
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Aug 11, 2026 updated
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Michael W. Smith's song 'The Other Side Of Me' is a reflective love song that explores the deep connection between two people, using imagery of ocean and shore, shadow and light. The lyrics express how the singer's life story is incomplete without the other person, and how they fulfill a need that only they can fill. The song speaks of emptiness without the beloved and the idea that together they become one. While it could be interpreted as a romantic love song, it also carries spiritual undertones, suggesting a relationship with God as the other side of one's self.
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