Discover the story of the song > Other Side Of Things – 311

The lyrics are about how modern society has become obsessed with television and it has made people anxious and mentally unstable. The lack of education is also mentioned as a problem. The song suggests that emotions can be stretched and sometimes break, but they can also be resilient. The protagonist expresses a desire for change and urges people to stop wasting time on pointless debates and start taking action. The song ends by envisioning a brighter future where the protagonist feels empowered to do anything.