Side By Side
Ellen and Matt Lyrics


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She's the one I've been waiting for
Something so different
Something I just need some more
Have you seen her flying so high
Riding through my dreams
Her eyes are as big as the sky
She seems kind of shy
But that look in her eye
I know where we're going
I like how I'm feeling
Swirling spirals
A lucid light
Stay from sunset
Up till sunrise
Celestial secrets I know why I'm feeling alright
She's so high by my side, by my side
I want to be right by your side, by your side
Every Night I wish of escape
There'll be no waiting
To believe we're transcending the world
Mysteries of a playful smile
Why so tempting
To stay in this state for a while
Looking from my empty window
I can't stop dreaming
Of your sweet healing
To hold you tight
In the clear moonlight
Get lost your eyes
Ethereal paradise
Staring at the stars
I know why I'm feeling alright
She's so high by my side, by my side
I want to be right by your side, by your side
She's so high by my side, by my side
I want to be right by your side, by your side
She's so high by my side, by my side




I want to be right by your side, by your side
She's so high by your side, by your side

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Side By Side" describe the singer's infatuation with a woman whom he sees as a source of fascination, comfort, and fulfillment. He describes her as being different, and something that he needs more of in his life. In his dreams, he sees her as a thrilling and captivating figure who takes him to new heights. Although he perceives her as being somewhat shy, her eyes convey an intensity that enthralls him.


The singer continues to describe his desire to be close to this woman, to feel the comfort and contentment that she brings him. He expresses his longing to be with her every night, to escape from the world and its mysteries. He is fascinated by the way she smiles so playfully, tempting him to remain in her presence for as long as he possibly can. Even though he dreams of holding her tight in the clear moonlight, he remains in awe of her, seeing her as something otherworldly that takes him to a celestial place where he feels whole and complete.


Overall, "Side By Side" is a song about the transformative power of love and the joy that it brings into our lives. The lyrics suggest that when we find someone who truly captivates us, we should hold onto them tightly and never let go.


Line by Line Meaning

She's the one I've been waiting for
She is the person that has been worth the wait.


Something so different
There is something unconventional about her that he finds intriguing.


Something I just need some more
He craves more of her uniqueness.


Have you seen her flying so high
He has observed her living life to the fullest.


Riding through my dreams
She is someone he frequently thinks about.


Her eyes are as big as the sky
Her eyes are filled with wonder and amazement.


She seems kind of shy
Her introverted behavior makes her appear reserved.


But that look in her eyes
There is a deep meaning in her eyes, which he can read.


I know where we're going
He is confident in the direction they are headed.


I like how I'm feeling
He enjoys the emotions he is experiencing when he's with her.


Swirling spirals
There is an intense, dizzying sensation he feels around her.


A lucid light
There is something illuminating and clear about their relationship.


Stay from sunset
They want to be together from dusk until dawn.


Up till sunrise
They want to spend the night together until the sun comes up.


Celestial secrets I know why I'm feeling alright
There are some secrets between them, but they are happy with how things are currently going.


She's so high by my side, by my side
He feels great being next to her.


I want to be right by your side, by your side
He wants to be next to her all the time.


Every Night I wish of escape
He dreams of getting away with her every night.


There'll be no waiting
Whatever they do together has no delays.


To believe we're transcending the world
They believe they are in a higher state of being when they are together.


Mysteries of a playful smile
Her smile has a certain playfulness to it that he finds mysterious.


Why so tempting
It's difficult to resist her.


To stay in this state for a while
He wants to be in this fantastic state of being for as long as possible.


Looking from my empty window
When he's alone, he longs to be with her.


I can't stop dreaming
He constantly dreams about her.


Of your sweet healing
Being with her is restorative and improves his quality of life.


To hold you tight
He wants to hold her close to him.


In the clear moonlight
He envisions a romantic night under the moon's illumination.


Get lost your eyes
He gets lost in her eyes and forgets about everything else.


Ethereal paradise
Their love feels out-of-this-world and otherworldly.


Staring at the stars
When they are together, they gaze up at the sky and wonder about the universe.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Matthew Layson

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