Hou, hou-hou, hou, hou, hou-hou
Hou-hou, hou
Hou-hou, hou, hou-hou
Hou, hou-hou, hou, hou, hou-hou
Hou-hou, hou
Hou-hou, hou, hou-hou
You think I'd leave your side, baby
You know me better than that (hou-hou-hou, hou-hou)
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
Ah ah, ah-ah
Ah-ah, ah, han-han
And if only you could see into me
Oh, when you're cold, I'll be there
Hold you tight to me (hou-hou, hou)
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 (hou-hou, hou)
When you're lost and you're alone and you cant get back again (hou-hou, hou)
I will find you darling and I will bring you home (hou-hou, hou)
And if you want to cry
I am here to dry your eyes, hou
And in no time, you'll be fine (hou-hou, hou)
You think I'd leave your side, baby (hou-hou, hou)
You know me better than that (hou-hou, hou)
You think I'd leave you down when you're down on your knees
I wouldn't do that (hou)
I'll tell you, you're right when you want (hou-hou, hou, hou, hou-hou)
Ah ah, ah-ah (hou-hou, hou)
Ah-ah, ah, han-han
And if only you could see into me (hou-hou, hou, hou-hou, hou-hou, hou)
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)
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
Hou, hou-hou, hou, hou, hou-hou
Hou-hou, hou
Hou-hou, hou, hou-hou
Hou, hou-hou, hou, hou, hou-hou
Hou-hou, hou
Hou-hou
About This Song
"By Your Side" is a tender declaration of unwavering loyalty and unconditional love, with Sade promising to stand by someone through their darkest moments and deepest vulnerabilities. The lyrics explore themes of steadfast devotion, emotional support, and the kind of love that remains constant even when someone is "down on their knees" or feeling lost and alone. Musically, the song exemplifies Sade's signature smooth soul style with its gentle, flowing rhythm, warm instrumentation, and her characteristically sultry yet comforting vocal delivery that feels like a musical embrace. The track stands out for its profound simplicity and sincerity, offering a mature perspective on love that's less about passion and more about being a reliable sanctuary for another person. It became a defining moment on the *Lovers Rock* album, showcasing Sade's ability to transform intimate promises into universally resonant anthems of devotion.
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