This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
I'm here for you girl for whatever you need
I'll stand by your side
Girl, for you I'll bleed
Nobody else can come between you and me
Only if you love me then forever we'll be
Lost in love, unconditionally
But girl you gotta let me know how much you care
How much you really love me
'Cause our love is rare
I'll swim the deepest seas
Take you out and buy you things
Anything for you
Girl I want to let you know baby I love you
But if you trust in me I'll put my trust in you
And if you love me too then baby what would you do?
[Chorus: x3]
Ooh what would you do
[Love me]
Would you hold me closely
In this time of need would you be there for me
[Love me]
Would you remain by my side
Through these rough times and keep your hopes alive
[Love me]
I know you're there for me
I'm here for you too baby confide in me
[Love me]
Would you faithfully stay by my side
Until the day I die?
Baby doll listen to me and stay with me
And baby you will see
So many things that I can do cause you're my fantasy
You know I'm stayin' dedicated when it comes to you
I'm thinkin' about you cause you know
I want to be with you
You're tellin' me I give you my corazon baby
You better be tellin' the truth and keep it real
That's if you love me
We'll listen to oldies
You're takin' the time to get to know me
Just love me slowly
And don't you never leave me lonely
'Cause I will never be the same if you would let me go
I'd rather die
Baby doll I just want you to know
It's all for you
You know I'm always stayin' true
Just listen to my song cause this ones dedicated to you
[Chorus: x3]
[Love me]
Would you hold me closely
In this time of need would you be there for me
[Love me]
Would you remain by my side
Through these rough times and keep your hopes alive
[Love me]
I know you're there for me
I'm here for you too baby confide in me
[Love me]
Would you faithfully stay by my side
Until the day I die?
Baby if you love me
Tell me
I need to hear you say the words
So I can feel it in my heart
And know that I am yours
Will you do anything for me
Like hold me closely
At those times I'm feelin' lonely
Girl just know understand
And comprehend
I'm in it through the
Thick and thin until the very end
But I really need to know
If I can count on you
Trust you with my life
So I can have a child with you
[Chorus: x3]
[Love me]
Would you hold me closely
In this time of need would you be there for me
[Love me]
Would you remain by my side
Through these rough times and keep your hopes alive
[Love me]
I know you're there for me
I'm here for you too baby confide in me
[Love me]
Would you faithfully stay by my side
Until the day I die?
I'll stand by your side
Girl, for you I'll bleed
Nobody else can come between you and me
Only if you love me then forever we'll be
Lost in love, unconditionally
But girl you gotta let me know how much you care
How much you really love me
'Cause our love is rare
I'll swim the deepest seas
Take you out and buy you things
Anything for you
Girl I want to let you know baby I love you
But if you trust in me I'll put my trust in you
And if you love me too then baby what would you do?
[Chorus: x3]
Ooh what would you do
[Love me]
Would you hold me closely
In this time of need would you be there for me
[Love me]
Would you remain by my side
Through these rough times and keep your hopes alive
[Love me]
I know you're there for me
I'm here for you too baby confide in me
[Love me]
Would you faithfully stay by my side
Until the day I die?
Baby doll listen to me and stay with me
And baby you will see
So many things that I can do cause you're my fantasy
You know I'm stayin' dedicated when it comes to you
I'm thinkin' about you cause you know
I want to be with you
You're tellin' me I give you my corazon baby
You better be tellin' the truth and keep it real
That's if you love me
We'll listen to oldies
You're takin' the time to get to know me
Just love me slowly
And don't you never leave me lonely
'Cause I will never be the same if you would let me go
I'd rather die
Baby doll I just want you to know
It's all for you
You know I'm always stayin' true
Just listen to my song cause this ones dedicated to you
[Chorus: x3]
[Love me]
Would you hold me closely
In this time of need would you be there for me
[Love me]
Would you remain by my side
Through these rough times and keep your hopes alive
[Love me]
I know you're there for me
I'm here for you too baby confide in me
[Love me]
Would you faithfully stay by my side
Until the day I die?
Baby if you love me
Tell me
I need to hear you say the words
So I can feel it in my heart
And know that I am yours
Will you do anything for me
Like hold me closely
At those times I'm feelin' lonely
Girl just know understand
And comprehend
I'm in it through the
Thick and thin until the very end
But I really need to know
If I can count on you
Trust you with my life
So I can have a child with you
[Chorus: x3]
[Love me]
Would you hold me closely
In this time of need would you be there for me
[Love me]
Would you remain by my side
Through these rough times and keep your hopes alive
[Love me]
I know you're there for me
I'm here for you too baby confide in me
[Love me]
Would you faithfully stay by my side
Until the day I die?
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By Your Side Lyrics as written by Jean Evalyn Norris Renee Andrea Neufville
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment
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