By Your Side
02. Sade Lyrics
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You know me better than that
Think I'd leave you down when you're down on your knees?
I wouldn't do that
I'll tell you you're right when you aren't, ah, ah, oh
And if only you could see into me
Oh, when you're cold
When you're on the outside, baby, and you can't get in
I will show you you're so much better than you know
When you're lost and you're alone
And you can't get back again
I will find you, darling, and I'll bring you home
And if you want to cry
I am here to dry your eyes, ooh
And in no time, you'll be fine
You think I'd leave your side, baby?
You know me better than that
Think I'd leave you down when you're down on your knees?
I wouldn't do that
I'll tell you you're right when you aren't, ah, ah, oh
And if only you could see into me
Oh, when you're cold
I'll be there, hold you tight to me (to me, yeah)
Oh, when you're low
I'll be there by your side, baby (by your side, baby)
And, oh, when you're cold
I'll be there, hold you tight to me (to me, yeah)
Oh, when you're low
I'll be there by your side, baby
In “By Your Side,” Sade sings about being there for someone through thick and thin. This person that she is singing to is someone who doubts themselves and needs assurance. Sade tells this person that she would never leave their side when they are in need and even if she agrees with them when they are wrong, she will be there to encourage and support them. The overarching message of the song is that Sade will always be there for this person despite challenges that life may present.
When the person is experiencing difficult times and feels lost, Sade will help them come back to a place of safety, security and happiness. She assures this person that they are better than what they believe and if they need to cry, she is ready to wipe away their tears. The lyrics assert that the bond between the two is strong and has a deep connection that provides comfort and hope. The chorus of the song, where Sade claims that she will always be by their side, is the embodiment of the caring, comforting and loving nature of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You think I'd leave your side, baby?
Do you really believe I would ever abandon you, my love?
You know me better than that
You know very well that I am not that type of person
Think I'd leave you down when you're down on your knees?
Do you think I would leave you alone when you are going through a difficult time?
I wouldn't do that
I would never abandon you, even when things are tough
I'll tell you you're right when you aren't, ah, ah, oh
I will always support you, even when you are wrong, because that's what true love is about
And if only you could see into me
If only you could understand the depths of my love for you
Oh, when you're cold
When you feel lost and alone
I'll be there, hold you tight to me
I will provide comfort and support, holding you close to my heart
When you're on the outside, baby, and you can't get in
When you feel like an outsider, and don't know where you belong
I will show you you're so much better than you know
I will remind you of your worth, and help you see how amazing you truly are
When you're lost and you're alone
When you feel like you have nowhere to turn, and no one to turn to
And you can't get back again
And you feel like you have lost your way, and can't find your path back
I will find you, darling, and I'll bring you home
I will search for you, and guide you back to a safe and loving place
And if you want to cry
And if you need to let your emotions out
I am here to dry your eyes, ooh
I am here to wipe away your tears, and help you feel better
And in no time, you'll be fine
And together, we will overcome anything and everything
And, oh, when you're cold
And when life gets tough, and you feel alone
I'll be there, hold you tight to me (to me, yeah)
I will provide warmth, love, and support, holding you close to my heart
Oh, when you're low
When you feel sad, or hopeless
I'll be there by your side, baby (by your side, baby)
I will be right there, holding your hand and walking through life with you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul Denman, Stuart Matthewman, Helen Adu, Andrew Hale
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