Celine Cairo was born in Amsterdam in 1990. She grew up in the centre of to… Read Full Bio ↴Celine Cairo was born in Amsterdam in 1990. She grew up in the centre of town, with her two parents and brother. When she reached the age of 3 she started singing little by little, always making noise around the house... After her parents divorced she picked up vocal lessons, later she learnt how to play the guitar. The songwriting began right at that moment. From then on she discovered all aspects of being a singer-songwriter; vocal development, entertaining on stage, fight any fears on stage, recording, practising daily and having fun while doing all that.

When she was sixteen, Cairo entered the Rozentuin Festival competition. Nothing too big but enough to keep the flow going. After winning the first price she searched for more ways to perform. Now she has played at many venues in Amsterdam like Paradiso, Sugar Factory, Badcuyp, Sappho, and Rozentheater.

After a couple op EPs, Cairo launched her debut album "Free Fire" in 2016. The album was recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Bill Lefler, who also worked with Dotan and Laura Jansen.

by your side
Celine Cairo Lyrics

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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

Oh I'll tell you you′re right when you want, ahh
And if only you could see into me

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

And when you′re on my outside, baby, and you can't get in
I will show you you′re so much better than you know
And when you're lost and you're alone
And you can′t get back again
I′ll find you
Darling I will bring you home
And if you want to cry
I am here to dry your eyes, oh
And in no time
You'll be fine

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

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Celine Cairo's song "By Your Side" are about being present for someone in their times of need. The opening lyrics, "You think I'd leave your side, baby? You know me better than that," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is assuring the person they love that they would never abandon them, especially when they are at their lowest. They remain a steadfast support system, offering comfort and love when it is most needed.

The lyrics go on to describe instances where the singer will be there for the person they love. Whether it's when they are feeling cold, alone, lost, or just need someone to cry to, they will always be there to offer a shoulder to lean on. The line "I will show you you're so much better than you know" is a particularly touching moment in the song, where the singer reminds the person they love of their worth and potential.

Overall, the lyrics to "By Your Side" speak to the importance of being present for each other during life's ups and downs. It's a song about love, support, and embracing vulnerability with open arms.

Line by Line Meaning

You think I'd leave your side, baby?
Do you really think I would abandon you, my dear?

You know me better than that
You understand my character and intentions more than that.

Think I'd leave you down when you're down on your knees?
Do you believe that I wouldn't support you in your most vulnerable state?

I wouldn't do that
I would never do such a thing.

Oh I'll tell you you're right when you want, ahh
I will affirm your correctness anytime you need assurance.

And if only you could see into me
I wish you could understand what's inside me.

Oh, when you're cold I'll be there Hold you tight to me
When you feel chilly, I'll be there. You'll feel my embrace and warmth.

Oh, when you're low I'll be there By your side
During times of lowliness, I'll be around you, supporting you.

And when you're on my outside, baby, and you can't get in I will show you you're so much better than you know
When you're outside my world and feeling unwanted, I will demonstrate how important you are.

And when you're lost and you're alone And you can't get back again I'll find you Darling I will bring you home
If you get yourself into a difficult situation, and have no plan to exit, I will locate you and bring you back.

And if you want to cry I am here to dry your eyes, oh
In case you feel like crying, know that I'm here to comfort you.

And in no time You'll be fine
You'll recover quickly with my support.

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
Again, no matter how destitute or cold you feel, I'll be there to warm you with my presence.

Writer(s): Stuart Matthewman, Andrew Hale, Paul Denman, Helen Adu

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