By My Side
Brett Hite Lyrics


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I quit dremin' when I saw you
That's when all my dreams came true.
and maybe love wasnt meant to be at least not for you and me.
but I still will hold you high
cuz you showed me a better life.
but its not like I cant breath without you by me
can't live without your heartbeat
and I
I'm just better off with you by my side
with you by my side
do you remember the way we laughed
thats one thing I'll never take back
and yes, I still have questions.
the hardest part was losing a best friend.
there were good times and there were bad.
But though it all you made me a better man
but its not like I cant breath without you by me
can't live without your heartbeat
and I
I'm just better off with you by my side
I'm better off with you by my side.
Never mind the tears in my eyes,
give me a second and I'll be fine.
It's not cuz you broke my heart,
what you did or didn't do
It's just right now I am missin you
but its not like I cant breath without you by me
can't live without your heartbeat
and I
I'm just better off with you by my side
I'm better off with you by my side.
but its not like I cant breath without you by me
can't live without your heartbeat
and I
I'm just better off with you by my side




I'm better off with you by my side.
With you by my side.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Brett Hite's "By My Side" tell the story of a relationship that has come to an end, but with bittersweet memories that the singer holds dear. The song begins with the deflation of dreams, and how they came true after meeting the person he fell in love with. He acknowledges that maybe love was not meant to be for them, and yet, he still holds this person in high regard for showing him a better life.


In the chorus, Hite expresses that he is better off with this person by his side. He talks about how he remembers the laughter they shared, and although they went through both good and bad times, this person made him a better man. He acknowledges that right now, he is missing this person, but it's not because they broke his heart. He recognizes the importance of their relationship in his life, even though it is no longer the same.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and the difficulty of moving on from someone who has played a significant role in one's life. The song is a poignant reflection on how the impact of relationships can sometimes transcend their current state.


Line by Line Meaning

I quit dremin' when I saw you
I stopped dreaming of a better life when I met you.


That's when all my dreams came true.
Meeting you made my life better than I could have ever imagined.


and maybe love wasnt meant to be at least not for you and me.
Perhaps we weren't meant to be together romantically.


but I still will hold you high
I will always cherish the time we spent together.


cuz you showed me a better life.
You taught me how to live life to the fullest.


can't live without your heartbeat
I rely on you for emotional support.


I'm just better off with you by my side
I am at my best when you are with me.


do you remember the way we laughed
Do you recall the happy times we shared?


thats one thing I'll never take back
I will always cherish our memories together.


the hardest part was losing a best friend.
The most difficult part of our breakup was losing a close friend.


there were good times and there were bad.
We had our ups and downs as a couple.


But though it all you made me a better man
Despite our struggles, you helped me grow into a better person.


Never mind the tears in my eyes,
Please don't focus on the fact that I am upset right now.


give me a second and I'll be fine.
I just need some time to process my emotions.


It's not cuz you broke my heart,
I'm not upset just because you ended our relationship.


what you did or didn't do
I don't blame you for our breakup.


It's just right now I am missin you
I am currently feeling a sense of loss without you.


I'm better off with you by my side.
I truly believe that my life is better when you are with me.




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