By Your Side
Donavon Frankenreiter Lyrics


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I got word today
A friend gone done me wrong
And that's alright
'Cause bad thing don't last long
They made me believe
Believe they were my friends
But I'm not blind
Blind to see it end
But you know what
I'm going to be just fine
'Cause I'm going home tonight

I'm gonna be right by your side
It's gonna feel so good
I'm gonna be right by your side

Ask how you're doin'
And don't even get a reply
I guess they think
I'm just another guy

Quick to forget
About the friends you had
But then again
I really think you're glad
But you know what

I'm going to be just fine
'Cause I'm going home tonight
I'm gonna be right by your side
It's gonna feel so good
I'm gonna be right by your side
I'm comin' home baby
I'm gonna be right by your side
I can't wait, I can't wait
I'm gonna be right by your side
I'm comin' home baby, comin' home

I'm gonna be right by your side
It's gonna feel so good
I'm gonna be right by your side
I can't wait baby no
I died I'm gonna be right by your side




It's gonna feel so good
I'm gonna be right by your side

Overall Meaning

The song "By Your Side" by Donavon Frankenreiter talks about a person who has just received news of betrayal from a friend. The singer acknowledges that it's alright because bad things don't last long. He reflects on how the friend group made him believe they were on his side, but after the betrayal, he's no longer blind to the truth. Despite the hurt, he remains optimistic and says he will be just fine because he's going home tonight. The main message of the song is about coming home to the people who support and love us no matter what happens, and how being around that kind of love makes a person feel good.


The song also touches on the theme of the fragility of friendship and how some people are quick to forget about the friends they had. The singer mentions how he asks his friend how they're doing but doesn't get a reply. He believes that his friend is glad that he got betrayed by the group, indicating that there's a level of jealousy, bitterness or even ill will among the friend group that led to the betrayal. Overall, the song is reflective and optimistic, and it reminds listeners that sometimes the best thing to do after a tough time is to go home to those who love and support us.


Line by Line Meaning

I got word today
I received some news today


A friend gone done me wrong
A friend has betrayed me in some way


And that's alright
However, I'm okay with it


'Cause bad thing don't last long
Because, negative things don't last forever


They made me believe
They convinced me to think that


Believe they were my friends
That they were truly my friends


But I'm not blind
But I'm not naive


Blind to see it end
Unable to see the end coming


But you know what
But you know what, though


I'm going to be just fine
I'll be okay


'Cause I'm going home tonight
Because I'm going home tonight


I'm gonna be right by your side
I'm going to be with you


It's gonna feel so good
It will feel great


Ask how you're doin'
Inquire about how you're doing


And don't even get a reply
And don't even receive a response


I guess they think
I suppose they believe


I'm just another guy
That I'm only an ordinary person


Quick to forget
Eager to forget


About the friends you had
About the friends you once had


But then again
But then again, maybe


I really think you're glad
I genuinely believe you're happy


I can't wait, I can't wait
I'm very excited


I died I'm gonna be right by your side
Even in death, I'll be with you


I'm comin' home baby, comin' home
I'm heading home, baby




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RENEE ANDREA NEUFVILLE, JEAN EVALYN NORRIS

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