Right By Your Side
Eurythmics · Greatest Hits
To protect myself
Give me so much love
That I forget myself
I need to swing from limb to limb
To relieve this mess I'm in
'Cause when depression starts to win
I need to be right by your side
No one seems to touch me
In the way you do
Nothing seems to hurt me
When I'm close to you
I'm so full of desire
When you set my head on fire
I need to be right by your side
Every single one of us needs
Love, love, love
Everybody needs to give and receive love
Every single day can drag us
Down, down, down
But there's nothing left to fear
When love gets into town
I'm so full of desire
When you set my head on fire
I need to be right by your side
Give me two strong arms
To protect myself
Give me so much love
That I forget myself
I need to swing from limb to limb
To relieve this mess I'm in
'Cause when depression starts to win
I need to be right by your side
I need to be right by your side
Right By Your Side
Eurythmics' "Right By Your Side" stands as a defining track from their discography, exemplifying the duo's signature blend of new wave and synth-pop. Recorded during their peak creative period, the song features Annie Lenon's distinctive vocal delivery paired with Alan Parson's driving electronic arrangements, creating an atmosphere of intimate urgency. Released on the "Greatest Hits" compilation, the recording captures the band's evolution from their early experimental sound to a more polished, radio-friendly style that characterized much of their 1980s output. The track remains a staple of their catalog, often cited alongside hits like "Sweet Dreams" as a key representation of their innovative approach to synthesizer-based pop music and their enduring influence on the genre.