Janis Ian - On The Other Side Lyrics






They say there was a fire on the night I died
All I am is gone
Still the soul goes on
They tell me I'm a hero on the other side
Oh, but all that I remember
Is the children were in danger

On the other side
Children laugh and sing
On the other side
Angels earn their wings
On the other side

They say that you were with me
When the building fell
Strange to have you near
After all these years
They say I couldn't possibly
Have done it by myself
Did you see our photograph
As it crumbled into ash?

On the other side
Children laugh and sing
On the other side
Angels earn their wings
On the other side

And I, who never could believe
Never saw the need
Wanted just to see your face again
With nothing to hold on to
Now I've found you...

On the other side
Children laugh and sing
On the other side
The angels earn their wings
On the other side

[Requiem:]
Vocatus atque non vocatus, deus aderit [seen and unseen, God is]
Sursum, Domini, sursum Domini [lift us Lord]
Ora pro nobis, in ora pro nobis pacem [let there be peace on earth]
Kyrie [Lord]
In ora Kyrie eleison [on earth, Lord, peace]
Kyrie [Lord]
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  1. J.... B....

    So gifted.

  2. u.... ....

    Incredible song! Well done!

  3. u.... ....

    Are the ending lyrics being sung in Latin? Yes! Just hear the kyria!

  4. J.... B....

    What talent. Touched by God

  5. M.... G....

    Absolutely love this song! Ethereal vocals, evocative guitar chords. She's so fine.

  6. L.... F....

    She looks so tired...and, what's going on with her left eyebrow? No disrespect...she is beyond amazing as a songwriter, performer, and a stunningly beautiful woman...just wondering if that's what I saw...

  7. A.... A....

    Always spectacular! Janis's words and playing are almost otherworldly! A pleasure to hear.

  8. s.... p....

    Amazing ballads like the good old times!Really bless you janis.

  9. T.... M....

    I remember her well and I still could listen to her sing forever. love you.

  10. A.... A....

    Woweeeee is all I can say, I was looking for the song, at seventeen and I keep discovering her. Awesome like my friend.

  11. A.... N....

    Amazing!

  12. D.... L....

    Janis Ian is so talenteda

  13. L.... B....

    There's that amazing ability to see beyond this side...only Janis Ian...

  14. D.... V....

    The greatest living songwriter. Perfection personified. Bless you Janis .

  15. g.... ....

    Janis Ian: Songwriter extraordinaire.
    Ms. Ian in concert, absolutely captivating.

  16. d.... ....

    What a wonderful song! Thank you!

  17. B.... N....

    this song was fairly new when i heard it @ COCA in STL...how it resonates in my Soul still...gratitude again Janis!! ♪

  18. J.... V....

    I was actually looking for, "On the other side of the sun", and got this by mistake. It's the first time I have heard this track and it's really lovely.

  19. V.... V....

    ANOTHER GREAT SONG FROM A WONDERFUL ARTIST THANKS, SUCCESS AND DEEP LOVE.

  20. D.... A....

    first time i hear this! this is amazing!