By Your Side
Daniel Johns Lyrics
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the perfect color in my mind
You are
the perfect lover in my life
In another world
it would make less sense
and in another time
You are
Everywhere you go
I'm by your side
The lyrics to Daniel Johns's song By Your Side describe a deep and strong connection between two people. The singer portrays the other person as the perfect color in their mind and the perfect lover in their life. This person they speak of is someone whom they believe in, and they are the only thing in the entire world that the singer truly trusts. However, the singer goes on to say that in another world, this connection would make less sense, and in another time, it would be impossible. This suggests that this relationship is unique and special, and perhaps it exists outside of time and space.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the strength of the connection between the two people. The singer declares that everywhere the other person goes, they are by their side. This line suggests an intense loyalty and devotion to the other person, as the singer wants to be there to support and love them no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
You are
You represent
the perfect color in my mind
the ideal shade in my perspective
You are
You signify
the perfect lover in my life
the ideal partner for me
In another world
In an alternate reality
it would make less sense
our connection would be more perplexing
and in another time
if this existed in a different era
You are
You embody
the only thing that I really believe in
The sole concept I genuinely have faith in
Everywhere you go
No matter where you travel
I'm by your side
I am there for support
Writer(s): Daniel Johns, Julian Thomas Hamilton
Contributed by Juliana K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.