Beside You
Tim Finn/Bic Runga/Dave Dobbyn Lyrics
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I heard you were in the neighbourhood
I've been a long time on the skids
And baby I'm beside you - you run from the river
When it long ran over you
This is for you standing up to a bone-chilling wind
This is for the failures you collected from my sin
This is for you hanging in in the hope that it never dies
And baby I'm beside you - you run from the river
When it long ran over you
This is for you waiting up though the call never came
For the milk of human kindnesses you collected from our dream
And this is for your lonesome tears I never dried
This is for you hanging in in the hope that it never died
And baby I'm beside you - you run from the river
When it long ran over you
And now I'm running here beside you
And now I'm running here beside you
This is for the traveler on a blinding desert road
Good fortune smile upon you and may love be your only load
And this is for the only one who could quell my burning rage
To anyone whose been a broken man and anyone seen better days
Baby I'm beside you
And now I'm running here beside you
And now I'm running here beside you
The song "Beside You" by Tim Finn/Bic Runga/Dave Dobbyn is a touching tribute to someone who has been through tough times and has overcome them. The opening lines, "Here's to your garden, here's to your kids, I heard you were in the neighbourhood, I've been a long time on the skids" suggests that the person being addressed has a stable family life and a home, something that the singer may have lacked. As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges the tough times the person has been through and how they have managed to overcome them. The line "This is for you hanging in in the hope that it never dies" suggests that the person has been through a lot of struggles but has managed to stay hopeful that things will get better.
The chorus "And baby I'm beside you - you run from the river, when it long ran over you" is a metaphor for when the person has been overwhelmed by their problems, the singer has been there to support them and help them get through it. The line "And now I'm running here beside you" suggests that the singer wants to continue to support and be there for the person, even as they move forward.
Overall, the song is a touching tribute to someone who has been through a lot but has managed to stay hopeful and push through their tough times. The singer acknowledges the struggles the person has been through, and expresses their gratitude for the person's resilience and strength.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's to your garden here's to your kids
I acknowledge and celebrate the love and care you put into your garden and your children.
I heard you were in the neighbourhood
I heard that you were nearby and I wanted to see you.
I've been a long time on the skids
I've been struggling for a long time and feeling lost.
And baby I'm beside you - you run from the river
I am here for you, even when you are afraid and try to escape your troubles.
When it long ran over you
When your problems became overwhelming and flooded over you.
This is for you standing up to a bone-chilling wind
I admire your strength and resilience in facing difficult challenges.
This is for the failures you collected from my sin
I apologize for the mistakes I made that may have hurt you and caused you to suffer.
And this is for your lonesome tears I never dried
I'm sorry for not being there for you when you were sad and needed comfort.
This is for you hanging in in the hope that it never dies
I appreciate the effort you put into maintaining hope during tough times.
And now I'm running here beside you
I am committed to supporting you and being there for you now and in the future.
This is for you waiting up though the call never came
I recognize that you hoped for something that didn't happen, and I appreciate your patient waiting.
For the milk of human kindnesses you collected from our dream
I acknowledge the goodness and generosity you have shown towards me and others.
This is for the traveler on a blinding desert road
This is for anyone going through a difficult journey on their own.
Good fortune smile upon you and may love be your only load
I wish you happiness and success in your life, and that love would be the only burden you carry.
And this is for the only one who could quell my burning rage
I acknowledge and appreciate the one who helped calm me down when I was angry.
To anyone whose been a broken man and anyone seen better days
This is for anyone who has struggled and experienced better times.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVE JOSEPH DOBBYN
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Michael Walker
'This is for you standing up to a bone-chilling wind'. Fantastic.
georged5895
never gets old
- Hopskinny
Dave has just sung this waiata this morning at the opening ceremony for the new Paparoa Track. If you listen to the lyrics, it seems a really apposite choice to sing to the Pike River whanau who would have been present at the ceremony.
Warwick Leigh-James
Brilliant back then , still is
inmotion74
love love love this song
Paiiin In The Butt
Love Dave!
Tunney McFadyen
Just brilliant
Russell Douglas
Choice bro, sweet as too see TimlDave@ bic using there unique voices in this song.. Rusty from the coromandel..
shizelfizengar
love some timm finn
Michael Walker
'Heard you were in the neighborhood/I've been a long time on the skids'.
I love the whole song, possibly that line most of all, though.