Nashville is an American musical drama television series created by Academy… Read Full Bio ↴Nashville is an American musical drama television series created by Academy Award winner Callie Khouri and produced by R.J. Cutler, Khouri, Dee Johnson, Steve Buchanan and Connie Britton.

The series stars Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes, a legendary country music superstar, whose stardom begins fading. Her producers offer her a joint tour with the up-and-comer Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere), the young and sexy future of country music. But both singers are pursuing their goals. Juliette wants to take the place of Rayna. Rayna thinks that a few songs written by talented author Scarlett O'Connor (Clare Bowen) will help to revive her success. Rayna's father is Lamar Wyatt (Powers Boothe), a powerful politician in Nashville, who forced her to marry Teddy Conrad (Eric Close), who lives on her money.

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Nashville Cast Lyrics

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There's always going to be
Another mountain to climb
Always going to be another secret to find
Don't you know, know you're not alone
There's going to be days when
You've lost all hope
When the doors are locked you're
Out in the cold

It's alright, you can come inside
Oh I'll be your shelter when
The rain starts to fall
Oh a true believer when your
Back's against the wall
When you can't find the line
I'll be by your side

There will be times you love
The hand you hold
Everything you touch turns into gold
It's all to find the reasons why

There's going to be days when
You hit the ground
But don't give up, we'll turn it all around
They can try but they can't take our fight

Oh I'll be your shelter when
The rain starts to fall
Oh a true believer when your
Back's against the wall
When you can't find the line
I'll be by your side i'll be by your side

I'll be by your side i'll be by your side
I'll be by your side

Overall Meaning

These lyrics convey a message of unwavering support and companionship. The first paragraph acknowledges that life will always present challenges and obstacles ("Another mountain to climb," "Another secret to find"), but assures the listener that they are not alone in facing these difficulties. Even on the darkest days when hope seems lost and they feel isolated ("When the doors are locked you're out in the cold"), the singer promises to provide refuge and acceptance ("It's alright, you can come inside"). They vow to be a shelter during the tough times, a true believer even when it feels like everything is against them ("When the rain starts to fall," "When your back's against the wall"). No matter how lost or confused the listener may be ("When you can't find the line"), the singer promises to be a constant presence and a source of support ("I'll be by your side").

The second paragraph shifts the focus to the times of joy and success. The singer acknowledges that there will be moments when the listener will feel fortunate, when everything they touch turns into something valuable ("Everything you touch turns into gold"). The purpose of these positive experiences is to discover the reasons behind them ("It's all to find the reasons why").

The third paragraph returns to the theme of facing challenges. It recognizes that there will be times when the listener will stumble and fall ("When you hit the ground"), but the singer urges them not to give up, promising that together they will turn things around ("Don't give up, we'll turn it all around"). They assure the listener that no matter how hard others may try to bring them down, their fighting spirit cannot be taken away ("They can try but they can't take our fight").

The final repetition of "I'll be by your side" reinforces the central message of the song. It serves as a reaffirmation that the singer is committed to providing constant support, being there for the listener through the ups and downs, and demonstrating unwavering loyalty and friendship.

Line by Line Meaning

There's always going to be
No matter what, there will always be

Another mountain to climb
Another challenge to overcome

Always going to be another secret to find
Always something new to discover

Don't you know, know you're not alone
I want you to realize that you have support and are not alone

There's going to be days when
There will be times when

You've lost all hope
You feel completely hopeless

When the doors are locked you're
When you feel excluded and left outside

Out in the cold
Feeling abandoned and isolated

It's alright, you can come inside
You are welcome to find comfort and support here

Oh I'll be your shelter when
I will provide you with protection and support when

The rain starts to fall
Difficult times come your way

Oh a true believer when your
I am someone who truly believes in you, even when your

Back's against the wall
Facing a challenging situation

When you can't find the line
When you're feeling lost and confused

I'll be by your side
I will be there to support and stand with you

There will be times you love
There will be moments when you deeply appreciate

The hand you hold
The person you have a connection with

Everything you touch turns into gold
You have the ability to turn things into success

It's all to find the reasons why
All about discovering the reasons and motivations behind it

There's going to be days when
There will be times when

You hit the ground
You face failure or hardship

But don't give up, we'll turn it all around
However, don't lose hope, we will find a way to change the situation

They can try but they can't take our fight
Others may attempt, but they cannot take away our determination

I'll be by your side i'll be by your side
I'll always be there to support you

I'll be by your side
I'll always be there to support you

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul Denman, Stuart Matthewman, Helen Adu, Andrew Hale

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