By My Side
INXS · INXS PLATINUM - Greatest Hits [2010]
Those small hours
Uncertain and anxious
I need to call you
Rooms full of strangers
Some call me friend
But I wish you were close to me
In the dark of the night
Those small hours
I drift away
When I'm with you
Chorus
In the dark of the night
By my side
In the dark of the night
By my side
By my side
By my side
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Here comes the clown
His face is a wall
No window
No air at all
In the dark of the night
Those faces they haunt me
But I wish you were
So close to me
By my side
By my side
I wish you were
I wish you were
Chorus
Those faces they haunt me
I wish you were so close to me
Yes I wish you were
By my side
By My Side - INXS
INXS's "By My Side" stands as a defining track from the band's 1987 debut album, "Kick," which launched them to international fame. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of hard rock and pop sensibilities, featuring the distinctive vocals of Michael Hutchence and the driving guitar work of John Bell. Released during the height of the 1980s Australian rock scene, the recording captures the energetic, anthemic style that would characterize their subsequent discography. It remains a staple of their live performances and a key part of their catalog, often appearing on greatest hits compilations alongside other iconic tracks like "Need You Tonight." The song's enduring popularity reflects its ability to resonate across generations, cementing INXS's legacy as one of the most influential rock acts of their era.