Always on Your Side

Sheryl Crow

About Always on Your Side

"Always on Your Side" is a song by American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow, and is featured on her 2005 album, Wildflower. It was released as the second single from the album (see 2006 in music). While the original album version features only herself on lead vocals, the radio version is a duet with British musician Sting. The song debuted at #35 on the Billboard Hot 100 (and stayed inside the Billboard Hot 100 for 8 weeks), her third highest debut ever. The single also peaked in the top 20 of the UK airplay chart, while the single debuted and peaked at No. 8. The single also hit at #2 on the Canadian Singles Chart. Sheryl Crow's Web site offered a free download of the new single to anyone who had already purchased the Wildflower-album. A subsequent edition of the parent album features the duet version. The duet received a Grammy Award-nomination in 2007 as Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals. The song was used as the theme for the 2006 telenovela Desire on the MyTV Network. 


Year:
2005
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My yesterdays are all boxed up and neatly put away
But every now and then you come to mind
'Cause you were always waiting to be picked to play the game
But when your name was called, you found a place to hide
When you knew that I was always on your side

Well everything was easy then, so sweet and innocent
But your demons and your angels reappeared
Leavin' all the traces of the man you thought you'd be
Leavin' me with no place left to go from here
Leavin' me so many questions all these years

But is there someplace far away, someplace where all is clear
Easy to start over with the ones you hold so dear
Or are you left to wonder, all alone, eternally
This isn't how it's really meant to be
No it isn't how it's really meant to be

Well they say that love is in the air, but never is it clear,
How to pull it close and make it stay
Butterflies are free to fly, and so they fly away
And I'm left to carry on and wonder why
Even through it all, I'm always on your side

But is there someplace far away, someplace where all is clear
Easy to start over with the ones you hold so dear
Or are we left to wonder, all alone, eternally
But is this how it's really meant to be
No is it how it's really meant to be

Well if they say that love is in the air, never is it clear
How to pull it close and make it stay
If butterflies are free to fly, why do they fly away
Leavin' me to carry on and wonder why
Was it you that kept me wondering through this life
When you know that I was always on your side

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Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born February 11, 1962) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist, performer, record producer, actress, and political activist. Her music incorporates elements of rock, folk, hip hop, country, and pop. She has released seven studio albums, two compilations, and a live album, and has contributed to various film soundtracks. She has sold more than 16 million albums in the United States and over 50 million albums worldwide. Additionally, Crow has garnered nine Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: Sheryl Crow

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10 facts about this song

Background Information
"Always on Your Side" is a song by American musician Sheryl Crow. - The song featured a re-recorded version that included British singer Sting, resulting in a duet.
About the Singers
Sheryl Crow is a celebrated American musician, singer, songwriter, and actress known for integrating a variety of elements from rock, folk, country, pop, and blues into her music. - Sting, whose real name is Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, is an English musician and actor. He is renowned for his distinguished voice and enduring songs.
Song's Journey
The song was first featured on Crow's 2005 album "Wildflower." - The version of "Always on Your Side" that became a hit was the re-recorded duet with Sting, not the original solo version.
Popularity
The song peaked at No. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. - Additionally, it reached No. 9 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Nominations and Recognitions
"Always on Your Side" received a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals in 2006.
Song's Composition
The song is primarily written in the key of G major.
On Live Performances
Sheryl Crow and Sting performed "Always on Your Side" during several live shows, including some of Sting's concerts.
Lyric Content
The lyrics of "Always on Your Side" are seen as romantic and heartfelt, expressing the narrative of inseparable love that survives all odds.
Music Video
The music video for the song features both Crow and Sting, showing intimate scenes that mirror the heartfelt narrative of the song.
Reception
Over the years, many music critics and fans have praised the song for its poignant lyrics and highly emotive performances by both Sheryl Crow and Sting.

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