Side By Side

Lyrics

Verse 1
Girl, I know I came up rough
Had my share of scars
Held a lot in, kept it locked
Behind these tired walls
But you found the truth in me
When I barely saw it there
Now I’m learning how to love you
With a steadier pair of hands

I was late to every lesson
Had to learn the hard way
How to own what I was running from
And face another day
I’m still fixing what I broke
One honest step at a time
And every change I make, baby
I make it for you and me this life

Pre-Chorus
’Cause you’re the one
That I keep reaching for
And I don’t want a moment
I want forevermore
So I’m laying down my pride
Right here on this floor
If I’m gonna be your man
I gotta give you more

Chorus
You’re the one I want by my side
By my side, by my side
I’ll change my ways and I’ll stand tall
Stand tall, stand tall
I’m gonna be the man you deserve
The man you deserve, you deserve
Love you loud, love you true
Till this old heart’s done

Verse 2
I’m cutting out the habits
That only hurt us both
Putting in the work now
For the kind of love we chose
Learning how to listen
When your heart says slow
Taking every broken piece
And making it into gold

I know I can’t just say it
I gotta live it every day
Show up when it matters most
And mean the words I say
Be the kind of anchor
In the storm and in the sun
A man who keeps his promises
Till the work is done

Pre-Chorus
’Cause you’re the one
That I keep reaching for
And I don’t want a moment
I want forevermore
So I’m laying down my pride
Right here on this floor
If I’m gonna be your man
I gotta give you more

Chorus
You’re the one I want by my side
By my side, by my side
I’ll change my ways and I’ll stand tall
Stand tall, stand tall
I’m gonna be the man you deserve
The man you deserve, you deserve
Love you loud, love you true
Till this old heart’s done

Bridge
If it takes a lifetime
I’ll put in the miles
Trade my stubborn heart
For a love worth while
I ain’t perfect, baby
But I’m real with you
Every day I wake up
Trying to be brand new

Final Chorus
You’re the one I want by my side
By my side, by my side
I’ll change my ways and I’ll stand tall
Stand tall, stand tall
I’m gonna be the man you deserve
The man you deserve, you deserve
Love you loud, love you true
Till this old heart’s done

You’re the one I want by my side
By my side, by my side
And if you stay, I’m staying too
Staying too, staying too
I’ll love you right, I’ll love you forever
Forever, forever
Girl, I’m all in for life
And I mean that now