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You think I'd leave your side baby
You know me better than that
You think I'd leave you down when you're down on your knees
I wouldn't do that
I'll tell you you're right when you want
And if only you could see into me

Oh when you're cold, I'll be there
Hold you tight to me

When you're on the outside baby and you can't get in
I will show you, you're so much better than you know
When you're lost and you're alone and you can't get back again
I will find you darling and I will bring you home

And if you want to cry
I am here to dry your eyes
And in no time, you'll be fine

You think I'd leave your side baby
You know me better than that
You think id leave you down when you're down on your knees
I wouldn't do that

I'll tell you you're right when you want
And if only you could see into me

Oh when you're cold, I'll be there
Hold you tight to me
Oh when you're low
I'll be there by your side baby

Oh when you're cold, I'll be there
Hold you tight to me




Oh when you're low
I'll be there by your side baby

Overall Meaning

The song "By Your Side" by Sade is a comforting ballad that reassures someone that they will always be there to support and care for them. The singer pledges to never abandon their loved one, even when they are at their lowest. The lyrics emphasize the strength of the bond between two people who truly know and understand each other. The lines "You think I'd leave your side baby / You know me better than that" convey a level of trust and familiarity with the person being addressed in the song.


The lyrics also speak to the idea of being a true companion and providing emotional support. The singer promises to be the shoulder to cry on, to hold the listener tight and to dry their tears. The song offers a message of hope to those feeling hopeless, promising to help them find their way home when they feel lost and alone. The imagery of holding someone close when they're cold and low emphasizes the importance of physical closeness and kindness in times of need.


Overall, "By Your Side" is a powerful and touching testament to the strength of friendship and love. It emphasizes the importance of being there for someone, and to never give up on them no matter what.


Line by Line Meaning

You think I'd leave your side baby
I will never abandon you


You know me better than that
You understand my loyalty


You think I'd leave you down when you're down on your knees
I will support you even in your weakest moments


I wouldn't do that
I would never abandon you or let you down


I'll tell you you're right when you want
I will affirm your thoughts and feelings


And if only you could see into me
I wish you could understand my true intentions and feelings


Oh when you're cold, I'll be there
I will comfort you when you're feeling alone or unloved


Hold you tight to me
I will embrace you and make you feel safe


When you're on the outside baby and you can't get in
When you feel left out or rejected, I will show you your worth


I will show you, you're so much better than you know
You are capable of greatness, and I will help you see that


When you're lost and you're alone and you can't get back again
When you feel directionless or abandoned, I will find you


I will find you darling and I will bring you home
I will not give up until you feel safe and at home


And if you want to cry
When you need to release your emotions


I am here to dry your eyes
I will comfort and care for you when you are hurting


And in no time, you'll be fine
I believe in your resilience and strength


Oh when you're low
During times of struggle and hardship


I'll be there by your side baby
I will be your constant support and ally




Writer(s): Rowbottom Matthew Paul, Stannard Richard Frederick, Somerville James William

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@Rennscobar

used to make me so happy, now gives me the biggest apple in my throat thinking of those times and how quickly its passed

@jcbanbury

Same here, it's sad that dnb is pretty much dead these days (in the UK anyway)

@vetiarvind

Same feels bro. Wow.

@billynitrus

@@jcbanbury we’re gonna bring it back. Actually starting to see a lot of dnb elements on SoundCloud from hyperpop/ really internet kid artists

@anarmyoftigers420

It’s all good friends, just love it as it is.

@tiptoedobberhead8847

@@jcbanbury drum and bass will never die.

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@theroshi6257

This track has proven to be timeless, it is, by definition: An absolute masterpiece.

@PoPsmajstrvsaolinu

truth been spoken

@maddyk3243

Miss the old dnb, so much emotion in this song without to many words needed

@martimdinis1793

I feel ya

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