By My Side

Lund's song 'By My Side' delves into the profound emotional dependency and longing that comes with love. The lyrics express a deep sense of incompleteness and blindness without the presence of a significant other. The repetition of lines like 'Baby, I can't feel no more without you by my side' and 'Know that I can't see no more, without you girl I'm blind' underscores the artist's intense need for his partner. This dependency is further highlighted by the metaphor of a 'broken record,' suggesting that thoughts of his partner are incessantly looping in his mind, unable to move forward without her.

The song also touches on themes of reconciliation and the desire to mend a strained relationship. Lund acknowledges past mistakes and expresses a willingness to make amends, as seen in lines like 'Sorry for the way I've been, girl let me make it right' and 'Put bullshit aside, I don't wanna fight.' This plea for forgiveness and the emphasis on communication reflect a mature understanding of love's complexities. The artist's vulnerability is evident as he admits to feeling lost and incomplete without his partner, emphasizing the importance of emotional intimacy and mutual understanding.

In the latter part of the song, Lund explores the idea of destiny and the transformative power of love. He envisions a future where love is 'stronger than steel' and unbreakable, suggesting a deep-seated belief in the enduring nature of true love. The lyrics 'If we open up our hearts, maybe we could make this real' and 'Let the love here, we could let the love flow' convey a hopeful message about the potential for renewal and growth in a relationship. The song ultimately portrays love as a powerful, almost mystical force that brings completeness and joy, encapsulated in the line 'I'm in love now and I wanna scream it out.'