After a few years of numerous live stints in Sweden and Norway and several non-official EP releases Ane Brun gained her own fan-base and her first official album - Spending Time with Morgan was released at the end of May, 2003 in Scandinavia, and in various European countries in the fall of 2003. The album was released via Ane's own label "DetErMine Records" ("ThoseAreMine Records") that Ane co-owns with Swedish musician Ellekari Larsson and her band The Tiny, and licensed to V2 Music.
A temporary dive released in 2005 built on the first album's success, and is full of songs reflecting on the events following Ane's breakthrough. The fight song records what a struggle it has been, while My lover will go is a haunting tale of woe. One song, Song No.6, features Ane's good friend, Canadian Ron Sexsmith.
In terms of later works, Duets was released in 2005, Changing of the Seasons and Sketches in 2008, and It All Starts with One in 2011 - the first of her Albums to chart outside of Norway / Sweden. A compilation album Songs 2003-2013 was released in 2013.
Ane started her musical career fairly late. It wasn't until she had turned 21 that she took her family's old acoustic guitar to Oslo where she then lived. She quickly found a new best friend in the instrument and for the next two three years she taught herself songs by favourites acts Ani DiFranco, Joni Mitchell, Ben Harper, Nick Drake etc. In the process she began to develop her own style of playing the guitar. In 1998 when on vacation in Spain she brought her instrument (now affectionately named "Morgan") - and her first official live appearances were actually during this trip when she took to the streets in both Barcelona and San Sebastian playing to anyone who would listen, though few would listen.
After this corner had been turned she returned to Norway but now moving to Bergen and things definitely started to happen musically. She started composing her own material and for a while she joined the Norwegian band Damsels in Distress. In 2000 Ane moved to Stockholm and started really venturing out on her own, set on the idea of making a living of performing live with her music.
Since then Ane has been constantly on the road playing everything from the smallest venue to the leading festivals - either solo or with full band (drums, bass, piano electrical and lap-steel guitar). She now lives in Stockholm, Sweden.
She recently collaborated with Koop, an indie swing-funky band, singing in Koop Island Blues, the opening track for the band's last release "Koop Islands"
by your side
Ane Brun Lyrics
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You know me better than that
You 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 want
And if only you could see into me
I'll be there
Hold you tight to me
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 will bring you home
And if you want to cry
I am here to dry your eyes
And in no time, you'll be fine
You think I′d leave your side baby
You know me better than that
You think I′d leave you down
When you're down on your knees
I wouldn′t do that
Oh, when you're cold
I′ll be there
Hold you tight to me
Oh, when you're low
I′ll be there
By your side baby
The lyrics of Ane Brun's song "By Your Side" convey a message of unwavering support to a loved one in need. The singer reassures their partner that they will never leave their side, even in their most vulnerable moments. The opening lines, "You think I'd leave your side baby / You know me better than that," imply that the singer has been accused of abandoning their partner in the past, and they are responding defensively. The repetition of the phrase "I wouldn't do that" underscores their commitment to stand by their partner through any difficulty.
The chorus of the song, "Oh, when you're cold / I'll be there / Hold you tight to me / Oh when you're low / I'll be there / By your side baby," emphasizes the singer's willingness to physically comfort their partner. They promise to be a source of warmth and protection when their partner is feeling vulnerable or alone. The final lines, "And if you want to cry / I am here to dry your eyes / And in no time, you'll be fine," suggest that the singer will offer emotional support as well. The message of the song is ultimately one of unconditional love and loyalty.
Line by Line Meaning
You think I’d leave your side baby
You believe that I would abandon you, my dear
You know me better than that
You understand me more than that
You think I'd leave you down
You assume that I would make you feel down
When you're down on your knees
When you’re feeling hopeless and defeated
I wouldn't do that
I wouldn’t make you feel worse than you already do
I'll tell you you’re right when you want
I’ll acknowledge and confirm your opinions when you need me to
And if only you could see into me
If only you knew what I'm capable of doing for you
Oh, when you’re cold
When you’re feeling chilly and alone
I'll be there
I'll come to your side
Hold you tight to me
Give you a warm embrace
When you're on the outside baby
If you’re feeling excluded and left out
And you can't get in
And you’re struggling to fit in
I will show you
I'll demonstrate to you
You're so much better than you know
You’re far more worthy than you realize
When you’re lost and you’re alone
When you feel completely directionless and isolated
And you can’t get back again
And you're struggling to regain your footing
I will find you
I’ll search for you
Darling and I will bring you home
My love, I’ll escort you back to a place of comfort, safety and sanctuary.
And if you want to cry
If you feel the need to cry
I am here to dry your eyes
I will be here to gently wipe away any tears
And in no time, you'll be fine
Soon enough, you'll start to feel better
You think I’d leave your side baby
You think that I would abandon you, my dear
You know me better than that
You understand me more than that
You think I’d leave you down
You assume that I would make you feel down
When you're down on your knees
When you’re feeling hopeless and defeated
I wouldn’t do that
I wouldn’t make you feel worse than you already do
Oh, when you're cold
When you’re feeling chilly and alone
I’ll be there
I'll come to your side
Hold you tight to me
Give you a warm embrace
Oh, When you’re low
When you feel sad and hopeless
I’ll be there
I'll come to your side
By your side baby
I'll be with you
Writer(s): Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman, Andrew Hale, Paul S. Denman
Contributed by Mia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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You think I'd leave your side baby
You know me better than that
You 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 want
And if only you could see into me
Oh when you're cold
I'll be there
Hold you tight to me
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 will bring you home
And if you want to cry
I am here to dry your eyes
And in no time, you'll be fine
You think I'd leave your side baby
You know me better than that
You think I'd leave you down
When you're down on your knees
I wouldn't do that
Oh when you're cold
I'll be there
Hold you tight to me
Oh when you're low
I'll be there
By your side baby
Doreen L.
She expresses with her voice what she feels❤ stunning
NEW NEW NWO 4-LIFE
I never though anyone could make this Sadè song even more beauitful but they're voices are so different and this is just emotion PERSONIFIED
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You think I'd leave your side baby
You know me better than that
You 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 want
And if only you could see into me
Oh when you're cold
I'll be there
Hold you tight to me
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 will bring you home
And if you want to cry
I am here to dry your eyes
And in no time, you'll be fine
You think I'd leave your side baby
You know me better than that
You think I'd leave you down
When you're down on your knees
I wouldn't do that
Oh when you're cold
I'll be there
Hold you tight to me
Oh when you're low
I'll be there
By your side baby
marlies hoffmann
Great voice, I ❤️ this song 🙏🏽👏🏽
verityrawlie
This was the perfect cover. I loved it so much I didn't want it to end.
Hege Kristin Brevik
❤ Tenk vi har en så eksepsjonell artist som Ane Brun ❤ Ho har hjulpet meg gjennom mange mørke netter & er takknemlig ❤
En Gudegave , er hennes Røst i mine ører ❤❤
marlen seppelt
Oh Ane, I'm so sad that I can not attend your concerts this year. But you will be with me. Anywhere, everywhere! Thanks a lot for your open heart that you show us again and again...
Ami Gazo
I hope you can see her soon. I saw her yesterday in Oslo. Just goosebumps watching this fantastic woman and artist.
Faz
amazing cover Ane. Godspeed.
Dulce Valverde
Ane, I just love everything you touch with your voice.
Thank you for the love you share through music!!!