By Your Side
Jonas Steur vs. The Thrillseekers 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 the first verse of “By Your Side” by Jonas Steur vs. The Thrillseekers, the lyrics create a dream-like atmosphere of hazy haziness with the absence of air. There is an evident sense of exposure that comes with standing in the rays of a blazing sun and feeling skin against skin. Additionally, the chorus highlights the apparent longingness for a simpler time in the past when the blue waters were clear, and love was able to radiate and grow. Furthermore, the lyrics encapsulate the idea that love is an everlasting emotion that never dies.

The second verse of the song includes the idea of reminiscing and the nostalgia of the times that have passed. It is also an appreciation of the present with breathing in and out being a testament to life. The metaphorical use of “inner mind” reflects on how the internal one's thinking can be while trying to unravel the complexities of life. The chorus here too continues with the longingness and yearning to go back to a simpler time, in the arms of the person we love. The song creates a mood for listeners that induces a sense of comfort and longing for a simpler time.

Line by Line Meaning

Haze, with no air to breathe
The confusion and uncertainty of life, without anything to guide us

Blaze, from the sunshine
The warmth and brightness of life, even in difficult times

Standing, skin on skin
The intimacy and connection between two people

Hands dancing over me
The intimate touch and care given by a loved one

Here, where love can grow
The place where love can flourish and thrive

Clear, still waters
The calmness and clarity of a peaceful mind and heart

Blue, from a summer sky
The beauty and wonder of the natural world

True words never die
The power and permanence of honesty and authenticity

Gazing at a perfect sky
The awe and wonder of the natural world around us

Close my eyes, and I'll be there by your side
The comfort and security we feel with a loved one, even when physically apart

Dreaming of the days gone by
The nostalgia and longing for past experiences and memories