By Your Side
Ivory Lyrics


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There comes a time when you know that it’s all over
Not dead nor alive and oh, so not sober
Mistakes have been made, the moments you’d trade to change your life
A smile she stole, this heart made of coal, black clouds in your skies

And though
Though you feel there’s no one
You’re not bare alone

On the edge of the knife
Running for my life
I’ll be by your side
I’ll be by your side

Time and time again you know there’s nothing you can do
To quit or play this game you know you can’t become a fool
Hear the voices of your friends but in the end there’s only facts
You wish that you could stay, your scars scream you can’t go back

And though
Though you feel there’s no one
You’re not bare alone

On the edge of the knife
Running for my life
I’ll be by your side
I’ll be by your side

And though, though you feel there’s no one
You’re not bare alone

On the edge of the knife
Running for my life




I’ll be by your side
I’ll be by your side

Overall Meaning

In Ivory's song "By Your Side," the lyrics paint a picture of someone who feels lost and alone, dealing with the consequences of past mistakes. The opening lines describe a feeling of being stuck in limbo, not truly alive or dead, and struggling to cope with regrets. The mention of a stolen smile and a heart made of coal suggests a sense of bitterness and hurt.


Despite these feelings, the chorus insists that the person is not truly alone. The repetition of the phrase "though you feel there's no one, you're not bare alone" emphasizes the importance of supportive relationships even in the darkest moments. The metaphor of being on the edge of a knife and running for one's life suggests a sense of urgency and danger, but the assurance that someone will be by their side provides a sense of comfort and stability.


Overall, the song is a reminder that no matter how difficult life gets, there is always someone who cares and is willing to support us. It acknowledges the pain and struggle of working through past mistakes and dealing with tough choices but encourages listeners to keep moving forward with the help of those around them.


Line by Line Meaning

There comes a time when you know that it’s all over
At a certain moment, you realize that things have come to an end.


Not dead nor alive and oh, so not sober
You're not really alive nor dead, and you're not in the right frame of mind due to events.


Mistakes have been made, the moments you’d trade to change your life
Errors have been committed, times that you wish you could go back in time and undo to alter your course in life.


A smile she stole, this heart made of coal, black clouds in your skies
A lady took your happiness, leaving only a heart filled with selfishness, and with a stormy future.


And though,Though you feel there’s no oneYou’re not bare alone
Despite feeling alone and abandoned, you are not completely alone in the world.


On the edge of the knifeRunning for my lifeI’ll be by your sideI’ll be by your side
It doesn't matter how challenging the situation gets; the singer is committed to supporting you even if they're pushed to their limits.


Time and time again you know there’s nothing you can doTo quit or play this game you know you can’t become a fool
You're well aware of the fact that sometimes things are out of your control, and that sometimes you have to make the difficult call even if it ultimately leads to a poor outcome.


Hear the voices of your friends but in the end there’s only factsYou wish that you could stay, your scars scream you can’t go back
Your friends' opinions matter, but when everything is said and done, the truth is all that remains. While you want to hold onto what's familiar, the scars you bear indicate it's not possible.




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