By My Side
INXS
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In the dark of the night Those small hours Uncertain and anxious I need to call you Rooms full of strangers Some call me friend But I wish you were so close to me In the dark of night Those small hours I drift away When I'm with you In the dark of night By my side In the dark of night By my side I wish you were I wish you were Here comes the clown His face is a wall No window No air at all In the dark of night These faces they haunt me But I wish you were So close to me In the dark of night By my side In the dark of night By my side I wish you were I wish you were In the dark of night By my side In the dark of night By my side I wish you were I wish you were In the dark of night These faces they haunt me Well, I wish you were so close to me Yes, I wish you were By my side
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Written by: ANDREW FARRISS, KIRK PENGILLY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"By My Side" was released in February 1991 as the third single of INXS's "X" album.
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Chart PerformanceIn Australia, the song topped the charts at No. 42 on the ARIA Singles Chart in May 1991. It also reached No. 23 in the UK Singles Chart.
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SongwritingThe song was written by the core members of INXS - Andrew Farriss, who handled the keyboards and guitar arrangements, and Michael Hutchence, the band's frontman.
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Music VideoThe acclaimed music video for "By My Side" was directed by Richard Lowenstein who has directed many other videos for INXS.
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GenreThe song features a mix of rock and new wave, staying true to INXS's style.
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Band ReputationThe track, like many other INXS songs, is known for its catchy chorus and innovative rock electronic fusion, solidifying their reputation as one of Australia's biggest rock bands.
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Michael Hutchence's Performance"By My Side" showcases Hutchence's vocal range and versatility as one of rock's most charismatic frontmen.
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Soundtrack InclusionThe song was included on the soundtrack of the 1991 movie "Bis ans Ende der Welt," a German science fiction drama.
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Live Performances"By My Side" was often included in the setlist during INXS's 'Summer XS '91 Tour,' where the band played in front of record-breaking crowds.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was received warmly by critics and fans alike, adding another hit to INXS's already impressive discography.
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