Mike Hood - Vocals
Jon the Jew - Guitar
Twig - Bass
Craig - Drums
Marty - Guitar
By My Side
Hoods Lyrics
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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
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
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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