To Be By Your Side
Nick Cave · Other Songs - Nick Cave
Through valleys so still we dare not breathe, To be by your side.
Over the shifting desert plains, Across mountains all in flames.
Through howling winds and driving rains, To be by your side.
Every mile and every year for every one a little tear.
I cannot explain this, Dear, I will not even try.
Into the night as the stars collide,
Across the borders that divide forests of stone standing petrified,
To be by your side.
Every mile and every year, For every one a single tear.
I cannot explain this, Dear, I will not even try.
For I know one thing, Love comes on a wing.
For tonight I will be by your side. But tomorrow I will fly.
From the deepest ocean To the highest peak,
Through the frontiers of your sleep.
Into the valley where we dare not speak, To be by your side.
Across the endless wilderness where all the beasts bow down their heads.
Darling I will never rest till I am by your side.
Every mile and every year, Time and Distance disappear I cannot explain this.
Dear No, I will not even try.
And I know just one thing, Love comes on a wing and tonight I will be by your side.
But tomorrow I will fly away, Love rises with the day and tonight I may be by your side.
But tomorrow I will fly, Tomorrow I will fly, Tomorrow I will fly.
To Be By Your Side
Nick Cave's 'To Be By Your Side' stands as a poignant addition to his extensive discography, reflecting the artist's signature blend of gothic rock and soulful storytelling. Recorded during a period where Cave explored themes of intimacy, loss, and spiritual longing, the track exemplifies his ability to weave raw emotion into a compelling musical narrative. The song features Cave's distinctive baritone voice, layered with atmospheric instrumentation that underscores the vulnerability of the lyrics. As part of his broader body of work, this recording contributes to his legacy as a profound interpreter of human experience, resonating with listeners who appreciate the depth found in his guitar-driven compositions. The piece remains a testament to Cave's capacity to transform personal sentiment into universal art.

