This song is a cover of Sade's classic song "By Your Side". It was recorded during the first weeks of lockdown, at Celine's home. She's loved this song ever since she first heard it and with the cancelling of her tour, she finally found the time to give her take on the song. Her bandmates played their parts remotely and drummer in the band Benjamin produced and mixed the song, combining the recordings and bringing the choir (layers of Celine's voice!) together in the mix.
lyrics
You think I'd leave your side, baby
You know me better than that
Think I'd leave you down when you're down on your knees
I wouldn't do that
I'll tell you you're right when you're wrong
And if only you could see into me
Oh, when you're cold
I'll be there, hold you tight to me
When you're on my outside, baby, and you can't get in
I will show you, you're so much better than you know
When you're lost
You're alone and you can't get back again
I'll find you, darling, and I'll bring you home
And if you want to cry
I am here to dry your eyes
And in no time, you'll be fine
You think I'd leave your side, baby
You know me better than that
Think I'd leave you down when you're down on your knees
I wouldn't do that
I'll tell you you're right when you're wrong
And if only you could see into me
Oh, when you're cold
I'll be there, hold you tight to me
Oh, when you're low
I'll be there by your side, baby
Oh, when you're cold
I'll be there, hold you tight to me
Oh, when you're low
I'll be there by your side, baby
credits
released July 5, 2020
“By Your Side” originally by Sade
Composers: Helen “Sade” Adu, Andrew Hale, Paul Denman, Stuart Matthewman
Vocals, backingvocals: Celine Cairo
Production & Mix: Benjamin Rheinländer
Label: Ivy Records Amsterdam
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