Their third studio album, When We Were in Love, was produced by Nathan Horst and released on April 5, 2019.
By My Side
Mike Mains & The Branches Lyrics
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I pray that you would come to me
'Cause I need you by my side
I'll hang your halo on my doorstep
And climb my staircase you will find me waitin'
waitin'
Dive right in
The waters warm
lets start this whole thing over
I'm just lookin' for somebody to love
And you're just lookin' for somebody to hold you
Tonight when I fall asleep
I pray that you would come to me
'Cause I need you by my side
Tonight when I fall asleep
I pray that you would come to me
'Cause I need you by my side
Oh push me off this rollercoaster
When my body hits the ground
come and roll me over
Hang your halo on my doorstep
And climb my staircase
You will find me waiting
Waiting
Waiting
I'm just lookin' for somebody to love
(Just lookin' for...)
Tonight when I fall asleep
I pray that you would come to me
'Cause I need you by my side
I've been thinkin' 'bout everyone I know and love
I've been thinkin' 'bout everyone I know
It's a night when I fell asleep
I prayed that you would come to me
'Cause I need you by my side
Tonight when I fall asleep
I pray that you would come to me
'Cause I need you by my...
I've been thinkin' 'bout everyone I know and love
(Pick me up I'm falling)
I've been thinkin' 'bout everyone I know
(Pick me up I'm falling)
I've been thinkin' 'bout everyone I know and love
(Pick me up I'm falling)
I've been thinkin' 'bout everyone I know
The lyrics of "By My Side" by Mike Mains & The Branches depict a longing for love and companionship. The singer prays for their love interest to come to them because they need them by their side. The imagery of hanging a halo on the doorstep suggests that the love interest is an angelic figure to the singer. The line "Put on that swimsuit, dive right in" suggests a willingness to start over and take risks, with the warm water symbolizing the new beginning. The singer admits that they are just looking for someone to love and hold, highlighting their vulnerability and desire for connection.
The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the urgency of the singer's need for their love interest. The line "Oh push me off this rollercoaster when my body hits the ground, come and roll me over" suggests that the singer is willing to take risks and experience the ups and downs of a relationship, as long as their love interest is there to support them. The repetition of the line "waiting, waiting, waiting" at the end of the song adds to the feeling of anticipation and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight when I fall asleep
The singer hopes to dream about the person they miss and need.
I pray that you would come to me
The singer wants to see the person they miss and need.
'Cause I need you by my side
The singer needs the support and love of the person they miss.
I'll hang your halo on my doorstep
The singer is willing to open their home and heart to the person they miss.
And climb my staircase you will find me waitin'
The singer eagerly awaits the arrival of the person they miss.
Put on that swimsuit
The singer wants the person they miss to be ready for a new start in their relationship.
Dive right in
The singer wants the person they miss to be fully committed and involved in the relationship.
The waters warm
The singer wants the person they miss to know that it's a safe and comfortable space to be in.
lets start this whole thing over
The singer wants to reset and rebuild their relationship with the person they miss.
I'm just lookin' for somebody to love
The singer wants to find someone who they can love and share their life with.
And you're just lookin' for somebody to hold you
The person they miss is looking for emotional support and affection in the relationship.
Oh push me off this rollercoaster
The singer wants to take a risk and start afresh in their relationship.
When my body hits the ground
The singer is willing to face the consequences of taking this risk.
come and roll me over
The singer wants the person they miss to be there for them regardless of the outcome of their relationship.
I've been thinkin' 'bout everyone I know and love
The singer is reflecting on the important people in their life.
Pick me up I'm falling
The singer is asking for help and support from the person they miss.
Contributed by Layla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cinephilekane162
I saw Mike Mains live tonight at my school. They're a great band! It was a true privilege to hear them in person for FREE!
@nitsuj182
This band deserves way more credit!
@ozzy8489
So good, yet sooo underrated ❤
@sonspood3811
❤
@Khazaria1215
This band needs to blow the fuck up