I watched an episode of Unsolved Mysteries about a woman whose husband was lost during the Vietnam War and how she never gave up trying to get answers about what happened to him. I wrote this song from her perspective. They’re both now deceased, so the song is also about how (I hope) they’ve reunite...
[Verse 1]
I thought I would see you, much sooner than later
But when later came around and they couldn't find you anywhere
[Pre-Chorus]
It wasn't goodbye, couldn't get a goodbye
God knows I tried my best
Wasn't ready for goodbye and now it's goodbye
Me and all three of your kids
[Chorus]
And I did what I did to get them by
While I tried to find you on the other side
Even if it meant going my whole life
I know they'll be alright with me looking on the other side
[Verse 2]
I got a call, he wasn't fallen
They just couldn't find him
Couldn't put my trust in the country
My my, my my
[Pre-Chorus]
It wasn't goodbye, couldn't get a goodbye
God knows I tried my bеst
Wasn't ready for goodbye and now it's goodbye
Mе and all three of your kids
[Chorus]
And I did what I did to get them by
While I tried to find you on the other side
Even if it meant going my whole life
I know they'll be alright with me looking on the other side
[Outro]
And I did what I did to get them by
While I tried to find you on the other side
Even if it meant going my whole life
I know they'll be alright with me looking on the other side
On the other side
On the other side
Other Side was written by Shamir.
Other Side was produced by Kyle Pulley.
Shamir released Other Side on Thu Sep 24 2020.