By Your Side
Jimmy Somerville
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Whatever we may do Whatever we may fall All I ask of you Please love me too, like I love you Always, always By your side We share the pain inside Together we will try To understand, why? For those who die, so many friends Goodbye Always, always By your side Always, always By your side By your side If life is all we are Then shine like every star Nothing lasts forever Time will make our history As love will too Always, always By your side Always, always By your side By your side By your side Always, always Always, always By your side
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Written by: RICHARD STANNARD, ASH FRANCES HOWES, SETON DAUNT, MATTHEW CARDLE
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Artist ProfileJimmy Somerville is a Scottish pop singer and songwriter, recognized for his powerful, high-pitched falsetto voice. He first achieved fame in the 1980s as part of synth-pop groups Bronski Beat and The Communards.
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Album Information"By Your Side" is a track from Jimmy Somerville’s third solo studio album, "Manage the Damage," released in 1999.
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GenreThe song is classified under the Pop, Dance, and Electronica genres.
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Collaboration EffortThe album "Manage the Damage," including the song "By Your Side," features contributions from Sally Herbert and Rob Dougan, both of whom have significant credentials in the music industry.
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Lyrics Theme"By Your Side" reflects themes of love and loyalty, with an emphasis on standing by your loved one despite the circumstances.
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Studio RecordingThe recording of "Manage the Damage" took place at several studios across London, including Olympic Studios, Strongroom, and Sarm West Studios.
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LGBTQ+ SceneAs an openly gay man, Somerville's music, including "By Your Side," often involves themes of love and relationships within the LGBT community, serving as an inspiration for many gay fans.
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Chart Performance"By Your Side," like many of the tracks from "Manage the Damage," did not make a significant impact on the mainstream charts, but it was well-received by critics and fans.
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Song Arrangement"By Your Side" exhibits Somerville's typical dance-pop style, with an upbeat tempo, mixing synthesizers and real instruments, overlaid with his distinctive vocals.
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Live PerformancesOver the years, "By Your Side," just like many of Somerville's songs, has been performed at various concerts and music festivals.
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