Otherside
John Frusciante · Other Songs - John Frusciante
How long how long will I slide
Separate my side I don't
I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat
It's all I ever
I heard your voice through a photograph
I thought it up it brought up the past
Once you know you can never go back
I've got to take it on the otherside
Centuries are what it meant to me
A cemetery where I marry the sea
Stranger things could never change my mind
I've got to take it on the otherside
Take it on the otherside
Take it on
Take it on
Chorus
Pour my life into a paper cup
The ashtray's full and I'm spillin' my guts
She wants to know am I still a slut
I've got to take it on the otherside
Scarlet starlet and she's in my bed
A candidate for my soul mate bled
Push the trigger and pull the thread
I've got to take it on the otherside
Take it on the otherside
Take it on
Take it on
Chorus
Turn me on take me for a hard ride
Burn me out leave me on the otherside
I yell and tell it that
It's not my friend
I tear it down I tear it down
And then it's born again
Chorus
How long I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat
It's all I ever
Otherside
John Frusciante's "Otherside" stands as a defining moment in his solo discography, showcasing the introspective depth that characterizes much of his work outside the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The track exemplifies his signature blend of melodic guitar work and emotive songwriting, creating a soundscape that feels both intimate and expansive. Recorded during a period of significant personal and artistic evolution, the song reflects Frusciante's ability to craft accessible yet complex compositions that resonate with listeners familiar with his broader catalogue. Its gentle progression and layered instrumentation highlight his mastery of texture and dynamics, cementing its place as a standout recording within his extensive body of work.