By Your Side
Tenth Avenue North Lyrics
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Why are you trying to earn grace?
Why are you crying?
Let me lift up your face, just don't turn away
Why are you looking for love?
Why are you still searching as if I'm not enough?
To where will you go child?
'cause I'll be by your side wherever you fall
In the dead of night whenever you call
And please don't fight these hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you
Look at these hands at my side
They swallowed the grave on that night
When I drank the world's sin
So I could carry you in and give you life
I wanna give you life
And I'll be by your side wherever you fall
In the dead of night whenever you call
And please don't fight these hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you
Here at my side wherever you fall
In the dead of night whenever you call
And please don't fight these hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you
'Cause I, I love you, I want you to know
That I, yeah I love you, I'll never let you go
No, no
And I'll be by your side wherever you fall
In the dead of night whenever you call
And please don't fight these hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you
Here at my side wherever you fall
In the dead of night whenever you call
And please don't fight these hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you
Here at my side
My hands are holding you
The lyrics to Tenth Avenue North's song "By Your Side" are meant to be a comforting message to those who are struggling in life. The opening lines ask questions that many people may ask themselves - why are they striving so hard, trying to earn grace, and searching for love when it may be right in front of them. The singer tells the listener to not turn away and let him lift up their face. The following verse emphasizes that the singer will be with the listener wherever they fall, in the dead of night whenever they call, and that they should not fight his hands that are holding them.
The chorus repeats these comforting lines, with the added message that the singer loves the listener and will never let them go. The bridge of the song references Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, saying that his hands took on the sins of the world so that he could carry the listener and give them life. The song ends with a final chorus reinforcing the message that the singer's hands are holding the listener and he will be with them wherever they fall.
Overall, this song provides hope and reassurance to those who may be struggling with life's challenges. It reminds us that we are never alone and that there is always someone who loves us and will be there to help us through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Why are you striving these days?
Why are you constantly pushing yourself to meet expectations and earn favor?
Why are you trying to earn grace?
Why are you attempting to obtain grace through your own efforts and works?
Why are you crying?
What is the source of your pain and sorrow?
Let me lift up your face, just don't turn away
Allow me to comfort you and bring you back to my gaze. Do not hide from me.
Why are you looking for love?
Why are you seeking affection and validation from sources other than me?
Why are you still searching as if I'm not enough?
Why are you continuing to look for fulfillment elsewhere, despite me being all that you need?
To where will you go child?
Where do you plan to turn towards if not to me?
Tell me where will you run, to where will you run?
Please reveal to me if you have another refuge besides me to flee to.
'cause I'll be by your side wherever you fall
I promise to be with you through every mistake and stumble.
In the dead of night whenever you call
I will respond to your pleas for help even in the darkest of times.
And please don't fight these hands that are holding you
Do not resist my loving touch that is guiding and supporting you.
My hands are holding you
I am always here to protect and comfort you.
Look at these hands at my side
Take a moment to observe my hands, which have the power to create and save.
They swallowed the grave on that night
My hands overpowered death and allowed for eternal life through my sacrifice.
When I drank the world's sin
I took on the burden of sin that was weighing down the world.
So I could carry you in and give you life
I went through immense suffering and death so that you could be redeemed and granted eternal life.
I wanna give you life
I am deeply invested in your well-being and long to bless you with abundant life.
'Cause I, I love you, I want you to know
I want to make it clear that I love you with a fierce, unshakeable passion.
That I, yeah I love you, I'll never let you go
My love for you will never falter or fade, and I will always hold onto you.
Here at my side
I am forever with you, right by your side.
My hands are holding you
My hands are always tightly gripping onto you, providing strength and security.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Phillip Larue, Michael Donehey, Jason David Ingram
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GreatHope3-16
I don't think this band knows the extent of how much power this song has. That line "to where will you go child, tell me where will you run, to where will you run" hit me like a ton of bricks when I was lost and wandering. I had never considered the thought before. This song will be forever in my heart! So much Love!
@charleshayden7408
God bless you 999 trillion times more in EVERYTHING
@charleshayden7408
God bless you 999 trillion times more because of you listening to this song. Exponentially beyond your wildest dreams- God loves you so much more than you could ever imagine!!!!
@jenny_b_
I’m cleaning up the remnants of my home after Hurricane Ian, and this song just came on…instant tears. Never heard it before, but it’s my new theme song. Thank you, God!!🙏🏼❤️
@WolfLove89
God's got you and if I could I would help you
@Sralaineo-
No matter what life will go On..... with GOD Help 🙏❤️✌️
@charleshayden7408
God loves you 999 trillion times more than this song could ever very richly and deeply feel. Deeper passion than you could ever imagine. God desires deeper intimacy with you so much more than you could ever imagine.
@jimthescrub
Praise the Lord! My Dad always used to play this whenever I was not even double digits. He died when I was 14, it was near the end of 2020 so things were already hectic. After that, we moved and were only able to visit my Church once a month because we can't find any good ones where we are. I am really grateful that I have been baptised into God's word. Recently I just reconnected my faith, it happened after I finished helping out at the Firehall I volunteer at because they were hosting bingo. I felt annoyed and exhausted walking back, I was struggling with faith and I went to YouTube to play something to calm me. It's so comical how this happened because the first song that came to mind was this one. My Dad was always a hard-core Christian and he actually introduced Christianity to my Mom who afterwards was determined to baptise me and my brother. Not even halfway through the song and I nearly burst into tears because all this time I thought I was being forced into doing things I didn't want to do, but I learned that my parents just wanted to save me, and so did Jesus. Before this happened, I was being forced to sleep at my aunt's house because we were still moving into this one. Either way, out of nowhere, I had a strange but also encouraging vision. I couldn't move, but I saw and witnessed Jesus going through his suffering for us. And this wasn't caused by anything natural because I hadn't even thought of Church since we started moving. I think Jesus was genuinely reminding me that he is here with us all, he is risen, and he loves us. Now I know that doubt is natural for teenagers, in fact, pretty much every Christian goes through it, but we don't need to worry. God is in us and he will make sure we are okay. Just remember to worship and pray every day! Love you guys and especially you, Jesus!
@jeremiahryor822
I'm gonna sing this song at my church because it explained Why I was so disobedient to my parents, and so blinded by sadness, I wasn't listening to GOD and I refused to let him comfort me. And I didn't notice I was doing that! But this song allowed me to realize what I was doing! So I'm happy with this song and what it means!☀️😁💗
@ryanflanagan9624
praying for you in Jesus Name we pray amen! ask The Holy Spirit for wisdom in all faith and He will provide liberally and without reproach God bless! keep me in your prayers!