This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
When the sun lights up your face
Don't give me time, don't give me space
Just give me something that I can taste
Like you right by my side
Like you right by my side
Oh, all my time these days
Just to put a smile on your face
Just to make those bad dreams fade
I give and I take
Yes now I give and I take
Oh, the worst of times
Never known the best of them
Only known the best of friends
And the means unto my ends
Yes now the means unto my ends
Hear you sayin' baby please just try
Think about you every night
I think about everlasting life
And I watch those days go by
Yes now I watch those days go by
When the sun lights up your face
Don't give me God, don't give me grace
Just give me something that I can taste
Like you right by my side
Like you right by my side
I'm young in eternity
I'm old in my father's face
I don't really mean what I say
But if I did, then would you stay?
Oh girl, if I did then would you stay?
There's voices singing right with the Lord
I hear he's swinging that holy sword
I heard he knew me before I was born
I've been bought and worn
Yes now, I've been bought and worn
When the sun lights up your face
Don't give me time, don't give me space
Just give me something that I can taste
Like you right by my side
When I still think about you every night
All my means and all my tries
I think about everlasting life
And I watch those days go by
Yes now, I watch those days go by
Don't give me time, don't give me space
Just give me something that I can taste
Like you right by my side
Like you right by my side
Oh, all my time these days
Just to put a smile on your face
Just to make those bad dreams fade
I give and I take
Yes now I give and I take
Oh, the worst of times
Never known the best of them
Only known the best of friends
And the means unto my ends
Yes now the means unto my ends
Hear you sayin' baby please just try
Think about you every night
I think about everlasting life
And I watch those days go by
Yes now I watch those days go by
When the sun lights up your face
Don't give me God, don't give me grace
Just give me something that I can taste
Like you right by my side
Like you right by my side
I'm young in eternity
I'm old in my father's face
I don't really mean what I say
But if I did, then would you stay?
Oh girl, if I did then would you stay?
There's voices singing right with the Lord
I hear he's swinging that holy sword
I heard he knew me before I was born
I've been bought and worn
Yes now, I've been bought and worn
When the sun lights up your face
Don't give me time, don't give me space
Just give me something that I can taste
Like you right by my side
When I still think about you every night
All my means and all my tries
I think about everlasting life
And I watch those days go by
Yes now, I watch those days go by
Lyrics submitted by ValleyMakerFan
By My Side Lyrics as written by Austin Crane
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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