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By Your Side
CocoRosie Lyrics


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I'll always be by your side
Even when you're down and out
I'll always be by your side
Even when you're down and out
I just wanted to be your housewife
All I wanted was to be your housewife

I'll iron your clothes
I'll shine your shoes
I'll make your bed
And cook your food
I'll never cheat

I'll be the best girl you'll ever meet
And for a diamond ring
I'll do these kinds of things
I'll scrub your floor
Never be a bore
I'll tuck you in
I do not snore
I'd wear your black eyes
Bake you apple pies
I don't ask why

And I try's not to cry's
I'll always be by your side
Even when you're down and out
I'll always be by your side
Even when you're down and out
And its nearly midnight
And all I want with my life

Is to be a housewife
Is to be a housewife
'Cause it's nearly midnight
And all I want with my life
Is to die a housewife
Is to die a housewife

Overall Meaning

The song "By Your Side" by CocoRosie reflects a woman's unconditional love and loyalty towards her partner. The opening lines "I'll always be by your side, Even when you're down and out" depict how even during harsh times, the woman is willing to stay by her partner's side. The repeated lines in the song, "All I wanted was to be your housewife" indicate the woman's desire to be a traditional wife who takes care of household chores, cooks food, and takes care of her partner.


The chorus "I'll be the best girl you'll ever meet" suggests the woman's willingness to be an ideal partner who never cheats and goes to great lengths to make her partner happy. She even offers to bear the physical abuse from her partner by saying "I'd wear your black eyes, Bake you apple pies." Towards the end of the song, the woman declares her desire to be a housewife, and in the final line "Is to die a housewife", she yearns to spend her entire life taking care of her partner.


Overall, the song portrays the woman's unconditional love, loyalty, and devotion towards her partner. It also highlights the societal expectations of women to be perfect housewives and their willingness to fulfill those expectations even if it means sacrificing their own desires and dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll always be by your side
I promise to stand by you through thick and thin


Even when you're down and out
Even in your worst moments, I'll still stick around


I just wanted to be your housewife
My dream is to be a devoted wife who takes care of you


I'll iron your clothes
I will make sure that you always look sharp


I'll shine your shoes
I will pay attention to every little detail and take care of your shoes


I'll make your bed
I will make your bed every day and make sure it's comfortable


And cook your food
I will prepare delicious meals for you every day


I'll never cheat
I will always be faithful to you


I'll be the best girl you'll ever meet
I will prove to you that I am the best partner you can have


And for a diamond ring
I am willing to do anything for you, even if it means materialistic things


I'll do these kinds of things
I will go out of my way to make you happy


I'll scrub your floor
I will keep your home clean and tidy


Never be a bore
I will always keep you entertained


I'll tuck you in
I will make sure that you sleep well


I do not snore
I will make sure that I don't disturb your sleep


I'd wear your black eyes
I would endure physical harm for the sake of our relationship


Bake you apple pies
I will bake your favorite desserts to show my love and care for you


I don't ask why
I will not question your decisions or actions


And I try's not to cry's
I will try not to cry, even in tough times


And its nearly midnight
The day is almost over


And all I want with my life
All I want in life is to fulfill my dream of being a housewife


Is to be a housewife
I aspire to live a traditional lifestyle and take care of my partner


Is to die a housewife
It is my ultimate goal in life to fulfill my dream of being a devoted housewife




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RENEE ANDREA NEUFVILLE, JEAN EVALYN NORRIS

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@sohayasamin6256

lyrics;

I'll always be by your side
Even when you're down and out
I'll always be by your side
Even when you're down and out
I just wanted to be your housewife
All I wanted was to be your housewife
I'll iron your clothes
I'll shine your shoes
I'll make your bed
And cook your food
I'll never cheat
I'll be the best girl you'd ever meet
And for a diamond ring
I'll do these kinds of things
I'll scrub your floor
Never be a bore
I'll tuck you in
I do not snore
I'd wear your black eyes
Bake you apple pies
I don't ask whys
And I'd try not to cries
I'll always be by your side
Even when you're down and out
I'll always be by your side
Even when you're down and out
And it's nearly midnight
And all I want with my life
Is to be a housewife
Is to be a housewife
'Cause it's nearly midnight
And all I want with my life
Is to die a housewife
Is to die a housewife
And it's nearly midnight
And all I want with my life
Is to be a housewife
Is to be a housewife
'Cause it's nearly midnight
And all I want with my life
Is to die a housewife
Is to die a housewife



@virnalisi1

I'll always be by your side
Even when you're down and out
I'll always be by your side
Even when you're down and out
I just wanted to be your housewife
All I wanted was to be your housewife
I'll iron your clothes
I'll shine your shoes
I'll make your bed
And cook your food
I'll never cheat
I'll be the best girl you'll ever meet
And for a diamond ring
I'll do these kinds of things
I'll scrub your floor
Never be a bore
I'll tuck you in
I do not snore
I'd wear your black eyes
Bake you apple pies
I don't ask why
And I try's not to cry's
I'll always be by your side
Even when you're down and out
I'll always be by your side
Even when you're down and out
And its nearly midnight
And all I want with my life
Is to be a housewife
Is to be a housewife
'Cause it's nearly midnight
And all I want with my life
Is to die a housewife
Is to die a housewife



@LeaLittleDanishGirl

I hear domestic violence:

"I'd wear your black eyes
Bake you apple pies
I don't ask why
And I try not to cry

'Cause it's nearly midnight
And all I want with my life
Is to die a housewife
Is to die a housewife...."

......



All comments from YouTube:

@chillcopyrightfreemusic

One of my favorite songs of all time. So much love to Coco Rosie!

@mybldyvlntn

Man it's been too long, one of my all time favourite vocal performances.

@christopherlopez2491

It took me til the age of 22ish to understand how some women love. I didnt understand years prior. The women that ive seen are all in they will take on so much, they will adopt so much of who the guy is... most guys dont notice. I hope to only notice and give back as much as possible to my wife.

@user-ew2gm2vq5g

Guess you weren't born Fugly and normal.

@FeonaLeeJones

Such an endearing song...remember my ex showed this song to me over 12 years ago and it still has a special place in my <3. In my opinion, this song is how one feels being with someone who maybe a narcissist and does not appreciate the other person and no matter how hard you try, try, and try to please them, nothing ever works, so its a perpetual cycle. Just my own interpretation of it.

@luciferlucero

💛

@LovePeaceAsmr

i love this song but it makes me feel very sad, memories are so heavy

@britnyrocks1

Omg I've heard this song waay back then like MySpace days I believe. And for the past 2 weeks I've been trying to remember the exact name and all I could remember was rosie. I searched threw all my play list and all that and nothing and just as I was going to give up BAM!! Cocorosie popped in my head. I'm so glad o found this song again ♡♡♡

@MeimiMarmalade

***** might just snag this quote from you! you're a genius for putting feelings into words haha.

@raidenwave4219

+britnyrocks1 So much feels

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