By Your Side
Andrew Hale/Paul S. Denman/Sade Adu/Stuart Matthewman Lyrics
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Peeking over the hill?
I'll bet you're sure it always has and sure it always will.
That's how I feel about someone,
How somebody feels about me.
We're sure we love each other
That's the way we'll always be.
Maybe we're ragged and funny
But we'll travel along
Singing a song
Side by side.
Don't know what's comin' tomorrow
Maybe it's trouble and sorrow
But we'll travel the road
Sharing our load
Side by side.
Through all kinds of weather
What if the sky should fall?
Just as long as we're together,
It doesn't matter at all.
When they've all had their quarrels and parted
We'll be the same as we started
Just a-traveling along
Singing a song
Side by side.
We're all hunting for something
Something we don't know what
'Cause none of us are satisfied with things we know we've got.
We all forget about moonlight,
As soon as we've given our vow
But we'd all be so happy if we'd start and sing right now:
Oh, we ain't got a barrel of money,
Maybe we're ragged and funny
But we'll travel along
Singing a song
Side by side.
Don't know what's comin' tomorrow
Maybe it's trouble and sorrow
But we'll travel the road
Sharing our load
Side by side.
The lyrics of "By Your Side" are about a couple who are committed to each other and will always be there for each other through thick and thin. The first stanza talks about the unchanging nature of their love, likening it to the rising sun that always appears over the hill. They don't have much money, perhaps they're not the most fashionable people, but they don't care. They'll stick together and face any problem that comes their way, no matter how tough it may be.
The second stanza deals with the uncertainties of life. The two lovers don't know what tomorrow holds, but they're prepared for anything that comes their way. They'll face life's challenges by sharing their burdens, side by side. They'll support each other no matter what.
The final stanza talks about the universal human longing for something more in life, something that we can't quite put our finger on. Despite our dissatisfaction with what we have, the one thing that could make us truly happy is being in the company of those we love, and singing a song together. "By Your Side" celebrates the simple, yet profound joy of being with the people we love, no matter what the world may throw at us.
Line by Line Meaning
See that sun in the morning,Peeking over the hill?
Do you see the sun rising in the morning, timidly appearing over the horizon?
I'll bet you're sure it always has and sure it always will.
I am confident that you believe the sun will continue to rise without fail.
That's how I feel about someone,How somebody feels about me.
I feel the same certainty in my love for someone as they do for their love for me.
We're sure we love each otherThat's the way we'll always be.
Our love for each other is genuine and unshakeable, and will remain that way forever.
Oh, we ain't got a barrel of money,Maybe we're ragged and funnyBut we'll travel alongSinging a songSide by side.
We may not be wealthy or polished, but we'll continue on our journey together, singing in harmony.
Don't know what's comin' tomorrowMaybe it's trouble and sorrowBut we'll travel the roadSharing our loadSide by side.
Although the future is uncertain and may hold difficulty, we'll face it together with each other's support.
Through all kinds of weatherWhat if the sky should fall?Just as long as we're together,It doesn't matter at all.
No matter what challenges or hardships arise, as long as we have each other, everything will be alright.
When they've all had their quarrels and partedWe'll be the same as we startedJust a-traveling alongSinging a songSide by side.
Even if others around us face conflict and separation, our bond will remain unbroken as we continue our journey together.
We're all hunting for somethingSomething we don't know what'Cause none of us are satisfied with things we know we've got.
We are all seeking for something, even if we don't know what it is, because we are never fully content with what we already have.
We all forget about moonlight,As soon as we've given our vowBut we'd all be so happy if we'd start and sing right now:
We often neglect to appreciate the beauty around us, as soon as we make a commitment. But if we start singing together now, we'll find joy in the present moment.
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Written by: HARRY WOODS
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