by your side
The Abyssinians;Sade Lyrics
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You know me better than that
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 aren't, ah, ah, oh
And if only you could see into me
Oh, when you're cold
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'll bring you home
And if you want to cry
I am here to dry your eyes, ooh
And in no time, you'll be fine
You think I'd leave your side, baby?
You know me better than that
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 aren't, ah, ah, oh
And if only you could see into me
Oh, when you're cold
I'll be there, hold you tight to me (to me, yeah)
Oh, when you're low
I'll be there by your side, baby (by your side, baby)
And, oh, when you're cold
I'll be there, hold you tight to me (to me, yeah)
Oh, when you're low
I'll be there by your side, baby
The Abyssinians' interpretation of Sade's "By Your Side" likely centers around the theme of love and devotion. Although the lyrics do not explicitly mention romantic love, they could apply to any type of deep and meaningful relationship. The repetition of the line "You think I'd leave your side, baby / You know me better than that" suggests an unbreakable bond between two people who have been through thick and thin together. The singer acknowledges that they have been wrong in the past and promises to be there through both good times and bad. The refrain "Oh, when you're cold / I'll be there, hold you tight to me / When you're on my outside, baby, and you can't get in / I will show you, you're so much better than you know" reinforces this message of unwavering support and encouragement.
One potential point of contrast between The Abyssinians' interpretation and Sade's original is the musical style. The Abyssinians are known for their roots reggae sound, which may give the lyrics a slightly different feel than the smooth jazz-infused original. However, the focus on the power of love and human connection likely remains a constant across genres.
Line by Line Meaning
You think I'd leave your side, baby
You believe that I would abandon and desert you, my dear
You know me better than that
You are aware of my true character and nature, my dear
Think I'd leave you down when you're down on your knees
Do you assume I would turn my back on you when you're in your lowest moments, my dear?
I wouldn't do that
You are mistaken as I would never carry out such a cruel act, my dear
I'll tell you you're right when you're wrong
I will not hesitate to admit when you're in the right or wrong, my dear
And if only you could see into me
If only you could understand the depth of my feelings for you, my dear
Oh, when you're cold
When you feel lonely and unloved, my dear
I'll be there, hold you tight to me
I will be present to give you warmth and comfort, my dear
When you're on my outside, baby, and you can't get in
When you feel like an outsider and cannot find your place beside me, my dear
I will show you, you're so much better than you know
I will prove to you that you are worthy of my love and adoration, my dear
When you're lost
When you're feeling directionless and hopeless, my dear
You're alone and you can't get back again
When you feel isolated and without support, my dear
I'll find you, darling, and I'll bring you home
I will search for you and bring you back to a place of comfort and belonging, my dear
And if you want to cry
If you feel like letting your emotions out through tears, my dear
I am here to dry your eyes
I will be here to comfort and console you when you cry, my dear
And in no time, you'll be fine
Soon after, you will feel better and more at ease, my dear
Oh, when you're low
When you're feeling down and dejected, my dear
I'll be there by your side, baby
I will always be there to support and lift you up, my dear
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul Denman, Stuart Matthewman, Helen Adu, Andrew Hale
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