By Your Side
Seven Mary Three Lyrics
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We spent the days in the dark there
Everything implied and perfect
We made up our own secret language
With no word for goodbye
A Remington Rand on your birthday
Pages of games we've been playing
You never think that I'm listening
Are you listening now?
You're the center of the scenery
No matter where it's taken me
It doesn't change when I'm not there
I've got a suitcase and ticket
I know you can see through the patterns
Returning and leaving but outside
There's just so little that matters
I can't wait to just sit still
You invent for me a usefulness
And I've started getting used to it
What I miss when I'm not there
Another hope to die love song
You're going to get yours before to long
If you need me look to find me
Right here by your side
Little black dots on paper
Connected in your name
I float up off the sidewalk
See you through a window
Remember where to find me
You can tell me not to miss you
From now on you won't have to
If you need me look to find me
Right here by your side
The lyrics to Seven Mary Three's song "By Your Side" describe a close, intimate relationship between two people who have created their own private world together. It's clear that these two have spent countless hours together in a small, dark basement apartment, where they've crafted their own secret language and played games late into the night. The song's narrator clearly feels a deep connection to the other person, and sees them as the center of their universe.
Throughout the lyrics, there are hints of a potential separation, as the singer mentions packing suitcases and leaving. However, it's clear that this relationship is strong enough to survive any distance, and the singer promises to always be there for the other person, no matter what. Even if they're not physically present, the singer still feels a sense of closeness to the other person and knows exactly where to find them.
Overall, "By Your Side" is a tender and introspective look at the power of human connection, and the ways in which two people can create a world of their own.
Line by Line Meaning
You had a basement apartment
You used to live in a basement apartment
We spent the days in the dark there
We spent time together in the dark basement
Everything implied and perfect
Our relationship was perfect and didn't need words
We made up our own secret language
We had our own way of communicating that no one else understood
With no word for goodbye
We didn't want to say goodbye, so we didn't have a word for it
A Remington Rand on your birthday
I gave you a Remington Rand typewriter on your birthday
Pages of games we've been playing
We've been playing games and having fun together
Letters of lost conversations
We've had so many conversations that we can't remember all of them
You never think that I'm listening
You think I'm not paying attention to you
Are you listening now?
I want to know if you're listening to me now
You're the center of the scenery
I always focus on you no matter where I am
No matter where it's taken me
No matter where I go, you're still the center of my attention
It doesn't change when I'm not there
Even when I'm not physically with you, you're still the center of everything
I've got a suitcase and ticket
I'm ready to leave and go somewhere else
I know you can see through the patterns
You know what I'm up to and can predict my behavior
Returning and leaving but outside
I keep coming back and leaving, but outside of our relationship, nothing really matters
There's just so little that matters
The only thing that really matters is being with you
I can't wait to just sit still
I'm looking forward to spending some quiet, peaceful time with you
You invent for me a usefulness
You find ways for me to be useful and important
And I've started getting used to it
I'm starting to enjoy being useful and important to you
What I miss when I'm not there
I miss being with you when I'm not around
Another hope to die love song
This is just another sad love song that could end in heartbreak
You're going to get yours before to long
You'll find true love and happiness eventually
If you need me look to find me
If you need me, I'll be there for you
Right here by your side
I'll always be by your side, no matter what
Little black dots on paper
Words and letters on paper
Connected in your name
Words that are associated with you or remind me of you
I float up off the sidewalk
I feel light and happy when I think about you
See you through a window
I see you in my mind's eye
Remember where to find me
Don't forget that I'll always be there for you
You can tell me not to miss you
You can ask me to forget about you or not be sad when we're apart
From now on you won't have to
But you won't have to ask me anymore because I'll always miss you
If you need me look to find me
Just remember that I'll always be here for you
Right here by your side
I'll never leave your side, no matter what
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Riteous Right Hand
Why isn't this album on Spotify?!?!?
Ian Morgan
Because it's gone out of print
Riteous Right Hand
@Ian Morgan man, I never even knew you replied to this. That fucking sucks.This is one of 7M3's best efforts.