Jennifer Rush (born September 28, 1960 in Queens, New York, U.S.) is an Ame… Read Full Bio ↴Jennifer Rush (born September 28, 1960 in Queens, New York, U.S.) is an American singer. Most of the time she lives in London or in Germany.
While relatively unknown in her home country, Rush has achieved a successful career in music in Europe. Rush's many hits include songs that became classics. These songs are
"Into My Dreams", "Ring of Ice", "Destiny", " If You're Ever Gonna Lose My Love", "Heart Over Mind", " I Come Undone", "Ave Maria", and "Tears in the Rain". Rush's 11th album "Now Is The Hour" was released in early 2010. It includes the hit singles "Before The Dawn" and "Echoes Love."

Her single "The Power Of Love" was the biggest hit of 1985 in England and was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as "the best selling single by a female solo artist in the history of the British music industry".
Similar artists:
Tina Turner, Chris Norman, Richard Marx, Whitney Houston, Cher, Eurythmics, Sandra, Bonnie Tyler, Cyndi Lauper, Phil Collins, Roxette, Chris de Burgh, Bryan Adams, Rod Steward.

Sidekick
Jennifer Rush Lyrics

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Ooh, she don't love you boy, don't love you boy

Who's that playin'with the dead end boys
Cool black leather lookin' for her toys
Snakin' on by makin' all that noise
Who's your sidekick
Who's your sidekick
Who's she walking like a fire queen

Builds you up into a head of steam
Betcha she thinks she's got the best of me
Who's your sidekick
Ain't you walkin'on a high wire ?
Ain't you playin'with a live wire
When she goes

I'll be there when you fall
There when you fall
There when you call
There when she stalls
I'll be there when you call
There when you fall
Don't let that one fool ya
Ooh, she don't love you boy, don't love you boy

She's just temporary flash and trash
I got something here you know will last
Dontcha make me crazy
Dontcha make me ask
Who's your sidekick tell me
When she tells you she's your one fire
I can tell ya she's a stone liar
When she goes

I'll be there when you fall
There when you fall
There when you call
There when she stalls
I'll be there when you call
There when you fall
Don't let that one fool ya
(Don't let that one fool ya)

You know that you love me baby
You know that you love me always, ah
You know that I love you baby
Dontcha, ahhh'

Ain't you walkin'on a high wire ?
Ain't you playin'with a live wire
When she goes

I'll be there when you fall
There when you fall
There when you call
There when she stalls
I'll be there when you call
There when you fall
Don't let that one fool ya

I'll be there when you fall
There when you fall
There when you call
There when she stalls

I'll be there when you call
There when you fall

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jennifer Rush's song "Sidekick" seem to be addressed to a male figure who is romantically involved with another woman. The song seems to be a warning from Rush that this other woman, or the "sidekick," is not good for him and doesn't truly love him. The lyrics also suggest that this woman may be manipulative and ultimately harmful to the male figure. Meanwhile, Rush positions herself as a supporter who will be there for him when he falls, whether that means emotionally, physically, or otherwise.

The chorus, "I'll be there when you fall / There when you call" emphasizes this role that Rush sees herself playing, as someone who will support the male figure in whatever way he needs. Meanwhile, the repeated line "Ooh, she don't love you boy, don't love you boy" drives home the idea that this other woman is not a genuine source of affection or support, despite whatever she may say or do.

Overall, the song seems to be about the challenges of identifying true friends and supporters in a world where people may have hidden or conflicting motives. It's a message to be cautious and not let oneself be taken in by shallow or insincere relationships.

Overall, the tone of the song is quite dramatic, with a driving beat and strong vocals from Rush. The theme of the song is one that many people can probably relate to, as most of us have likely had to deal with at least one person who claimed to be a friend or supporter but turned out to have ulterior motives.

Line by Line Meaning

Ooh, she don't love you boy, don't love you boy
The person you're with does not love you or care for you, despite what you may believe.

Who's that playin'with the dead end boys
Who is that woman spending time with the troublemakers who are leading her down a path to nowhere?

Cool black leather lookin' for her toys
She is dressed in a cool, black leather outfit, trying to find any sort of object or action to pass the time.

Snakin' on by makin' all that noise
She is slithering around, causing a commotion with her actions and presence.

Who's your sidekick
Who is accompanying and assisting you in your actions?

Who's she walking like a fire queen
Who does she think she is, strutting around with an unearned sense of power and control?

Builds you up into a head of steam
She is manipulating you, filling your head with unrealistic expectations and causing you to become overwhelmed and frustrated.

Betcha she thinks she's got the best of me
I'm willing to bet that she thinks she has the upper hand in this situation, but she is mistaken.

Ain't you walkin'on a high wire ?
Are you not living dangerously and taking risks while you're with her?

Ain't you playin'with a live wire
Are you not playing with fire and risking getting seriously hurt by being involved with her?

When she goes I'll be there when you fall There when you fall There when you call There when she stalls I'll be there when you call There when you fall Don't let that one fool ya
When she inevitably leaves or lets you down, I will be there to support you and help you through it, so don't be fooled by her temporary presence in your life.

She's just temporary flash and trash
She's only here for a short time and not worth keeping around in the long run.

I got something here you know will last
I have something that is worth keeping and will last, unlike her.

Dontcha make me crazy Dontcha make me ask Who's your sidekick tell me
Don't drive me crazy and make me have to ask again, who is that woman with you?

When she tells you she's your one fire I can tell ya she's a stone liar
When she claims to be the only one for you, I can promise you that she is lying.

You know that you love me baby You know that you love me always, ah You know that I love you baby Dontcha, ahhh'
You know deep down that you love me and that my love for you is unwavering.

I'll be there when you fall There when you fall There when you call There when she stalls I'll be there when you call There when you fall Don't let that one fool ya
I will always be there for you when things get tough or when she lets you down, so don't let her deceive you.

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