Where to begin... I wrote my first song, 'The Hedgehog Song', when I was si… Read Full Bio ↴Where to begin... I wrote my first song, 'The Hedgehog Song', when I was six years old and whilst the sad story of a hedgehog getting run over doesn't feature at too many gigs these days, it does mark the starting point for my love of music. It was also around this time that I started to learn piano, which was the main instrument 'til my teens when I taught myself to play guitar - much better for expressing all that teenage angst! I also found that songwriting came much more naturally to me when sat with guitar in hand and that's still the case (though I do still love to play the piano and occasionally write piano based songs too). From there I started gigging at folk clubs, before branching out into the wider music world. Even though most of my songs start out life on an acoustic guitar I don't really see myself as an 'acoustic singer-songwriter' type thing. I write songs for myself and for other people, sometimes I play solo gigs and sometimes I play gigs with my band or sometimes its somewhere in between or mix of the two. I've also been writing and recording with some dance producers including 'The Thrillseekers' and our single 'By Your Side' was a big fav with likes of Paul van Dyk, Pete Tong and Armin van Buuren. Another collaboration, this time with Riley & Durrant, led to several of my existing songs getting a dance treatment and I even got to perform them live in Ibiza!!

By Your Side
Gina Dootson Lyrics

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Haze, with no air to breathe
Blaze, from the sunshine
Standing, skin on skin
Hands dancing over me

Here, where love can grow
Clear, still waters
Blue, from a summer sky

True words never die

Gazing at a perfect sky
Close my eyes, and I'll be there by your side
Dreaming of the days gone by
Take me back to when I was by your side,
By your side

Breathing in and breathing out
This is what life's all about
Lost inside my inner mind
Leaving all the haze behind

Gazing at a perfect sky,
Close my eyes, and I'll be there by your side
Dreaming of the days gone by,

Take be back to when I was by your side,
By your side

Overall Meaning

In "By Your Side," Gina Dootson paints a picture of a serene and happy place where love flourishes, as she sings about being with someone she loves. The first verse uses contrasting imagery to describe the hazy and sunny atmosphere she's in, but she feels present and connected through touch. The second verse describes the calming and clear waters where love can grow, and where true words are never forgotten. She then transports herself to this ideal place, leaving behind the chaos and confusion of the world. The chorus repeats the phrase “by your side,” emphasizing the desire to be close to the person she loves, even if only in her dreams.

In essence, the lyrics to "By Your Side" express the feeling of escapism and the desire to be with a loved one. Gina Dootson uses vivid imagery to create a tranquil setting where she can find peace and joy, away from the noise of the world. She values the bond she shares with this person, and even though distance may separate them, their love remains strong.

Line by Line Meaning

Haze, with no air to breathe
Feeling suffocated due to unclear thoughts and lack of clarity

Blaze, from the sunshine
Being struck by the brightness and warmth of love

Standing, skin on skin
Being close to someone in a physical and spiritual way

Hands dancing over me
Being touched and caressed in a passionate way by someone

Here, where love can grow
Being in a place where love can flourish and bloom

Clear, still waters
In this place, there is a sense of calmness and tranquility

Blue, from a summer sky
The sky above is full of possibilities and hope

True words never die
The truth always prevails and endures

Gazing at a perfect sky
Looking up at a beautiful and peaceful sky above

Close my eyes, and I'll be there by your side
Imagining being with someone who brings comfort and happiness

Dreaming of the days gone by
Longing for past memories and experiences