By Your Side (Tenth Avenue North song)
"By Your Side" | ||||
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Single by Tenth Avenue North | ||||
from the album Over and Underneath | ||||
Released | August 2008 | |||
Format | Digital download | |||
Genre | Contemporary Christian | |||
Length | 4:01 | |||
Label | Reunion | |||
Writer(s) | Mike Donehey, Jason Ingram, Phillip LaRue[1] | |||
Tenth Avenue North singles chronology | ||||
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"By Your Side" is a song by contemporary Christian band Tenth Avenue North from their debut album Over and Underneath. It was released as the album's lead single in August 2008, and reached number 1 on R&R's Christian contemporary hit radio chart in January 2009.[2][3] In 2010, "By Your Side" won the 41st Annual GMA Dove Award for Song of the Year.[4] In addition, the song also appeared on compilation albums WOW Hits 2010 and WOW #1s.
Composition
The song is written from the perspective of Jesus Christ.[5] Tenth Avenue North lead singer Mike Donehey's vocals have been compared to Jon Foreman.[5]
The lyrics talk of how Jesus promises to be with us through all the circumstances that we face in life.[6]
This song musically consists of a 3-note repetitive guitar pattern, simple piano, and gentle drums.
Awards
In 2010, the song won a Dove Award for Song of the Year at the 41st GMA Dove Awards.[7]
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External links
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