The group dropped this soul/R&B song on the 13th of October 2000. The band also handled the production of “By Your Side” along “By Your Side” was written by the members of Sade. Sade’s goal is mainly to make her partner feel better and happier than he is, and doesn’t mind even if it means she has to convince him he’s right when she knows he is wrong. She also realizes that when he’s in pain, it needs to be released naturally through tears, but she promises to be there throughout the process of healing. The song is also full of encouragement in that, the singer shows this person that he is more valuable than he thinks he is. The singer also wants her lover to understand that she is very interested in his well-being and interests which is why she wants to be his eyes when he cannot go somewhere and bring him back home when he gets lost. She explains that she will take care of him and keep him close enough so that he does not feel isolated.

Sade uses various terms to signify her partner’s state of mind including moments when he’s down on his knees in depression, or cold in loneliness. She realizes that those are the times that her lover really needs her presence, and in order for her to prove her loyalty, she is willing to make time and be with him.

The singer is not only interested in the joyous moments of her partner’s life but in the lonely and sad moments as well.

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