The Other Side of This Life

by David Byrne

From the album: Grown Backwards

Track 8 of 15 on Grown Backwards (2004).

Duration: 4:00

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Lyrics for The Other Side of This Life

I don't have any more problems All of my worries are gone Beautiful angels appear at my side And corporate sponsors will act as my guide Agents & analysts take me inside The other side of this life Beautiful people are walking And beautiful people are we Bright as the sunlight at noon ev'ry day The people in nightclubs they all turn away But when it's over we're returning to The other side of this life I made a church of your hair-do And I made a shrine of your legs I promised to love and to worship each day I know that heaven is not far away Management told me they're sure I will play The other side of this life Lookin' in the mirror Peekin' 'round the corner Where the grass is always greener Peekin' through the curtain I gotta have a peek in It's genuine upholstered leather Doctor I'm back for a visit The symptoms are worse than before Although it's spelled wrong, my name's up in lights I feel so good, but you say it's all right I'll pay the price if you help me to find The other side of this life The other side of this life

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