By My Side
Hoods Lyrics


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I've been down before
So I chose to drink it away
Used to wake up pour it down
Hurt the ones I love everyday

Today?s a new day, a fresh start for me
Now look through sober eyes
At the life I've made
Love almost threw away

Not gonna lose this time
Gotta think straight
Fight for what's mine
Too many times I've chosen the wrong path

Stumbled my life through
Over and over again
I've seen the look of pain on your face
I hope it never comes back

Found love in my best friend
You stood by through it all
Until the end a true friend
Always by my side

By my side, by my side
By my side

Been down before
Over and over again




Stumbled my life through
I'm stronger now that I have you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hoods' song By My Side express the singer's regret for their past choices and the damage they caused to their loved ones due to their addiction. The first two lines describe how the singer used drinking as a coping mechanism to deal with their problems, which eventually led to hurting their loved ones. However, the singer starts the second verse with a positive note that today is a new day and it presents an opportunity to start afresh. They have realized that they need to see their life through sober eyes and cherish the love they almost lost due to their previous behavior.


The chorus talks about the singer's determination to not lose their loved ones again and to fight for what is important to them. The singer has stumbled through life a number of times and regrets the pain it has caused to their loved ones. They express their gratitude towards their best friend who stood by them through thick and thin and has always been their side.


Overall, the lyrics of the song By My Side is about acknowledging one's mistakes and regrets, and trying to make amends by deciding to change one's behavior and focusing on what is important in life.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been down before
I have experienced difficult times in the past


So I chose to drink it away
I resorted to alcohol to forget my problems


Used to wake up pour it down
I used to drink as soon as I woke up


Hurt the ones I love everyday
My drinking caused pain to the people close to me


Today?s a new day, a fresh start for me
I am determined to turn my life around


Now look through sober eyes
I am seeing things clearly without the influence of alcohol


At the life I've made
I am reflecting on my choices and actions


Love almost threw away
I almost lost the love that I had


Not gonna lose this time
I am determined not to make the same mistakes again


Gotta think straight
I need to make better decisions


Fight for what's mine
I am willing to work hard to achieve my goals


Too many times I've chosen the wrong path
I have made many mistakes in the past


Stumbled my life through
I have made many mistakes in my life


Over and over again
I have repeated the same mistakes


I've seen the look of pain on your face
I have witnessed the agony that my mistakes have caused you


I hope it never comes back
I do not want to see you in pain again


Found love in my best friend
I realized that my best friend is also my true love


You stood by through it all
You have been there for me in good times and bad


Until the end a true friend
You are a loyal friend till the very end


Always by my side
You have been constantly supporting me


By my side, by my side
You have stayed with me through thick and thin


By my side
You are my rock and my support


Been down before
I have faced adversity in the past


Over and over again
I have repeatedly encountered tough situations


Stumbled my life through
I have struggled through life


I'm stronger now that I have you
You have made me a stronger person




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Broma 16, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW FARRISS, KIRK PENGILLY

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