Disclaimer: By your side by Utada Hikaru (lyrics in italics)

By your side

I've been thinking about you

Every day and every night since she left.

And the things we've been through

It's been a stony way. You've been opponents but you would never think of her as your enemy.

It's time we got serious

It wasn't the happiest of circumstances surrounding your first meeting. Nor your second one.

You know I would like to

But as the world goes since the beginning of time things change. Things stay as they were but you won't recognize it because you're the one changed.

But we need to work out these issues

It's so easy to say I'm right you're wrong. You knew it wasn't that simple. Not with her. She should be feeling like a fish out of water but she keeps her head. She can even change your stubborn decision. Cos you will know she's right and once you will be, too.

Before they get out of hand

What you do, you do because it has to be done. You feel betrayed it's your right to...

Oh yeah, oh yeah
I know we're been fussin' and arguin'

Maybe you saw it coming. You should have. You now her well enough to know she won't let go of something close to her heart. You don't know her at all.

But the fact is
Unity is a good thing
It took a while for me but now I see

Family. She's important - like a mother to your people she's close to you like a friend. You realize she's important to you, too. You're the father. Together you replace the parents lost in war.

Though some will love you
That some will hate you

In the end, all what matters is you understand.

Sometimes they'll scream and curse you out
Just try to chill and ride it out

Decisions are made. You're the ones responsible; For their lifes - for their souls. Do they have to understand?

But it's official when I'm against you

(I'm in love)

And I feel it's wrong, more in spite
I would rather be by your side

And you follow her, to bring her back where she belongs. You will bring her home.
Never telling her you missed her, though.

I've been looking at our history

You came this far but only together. Both of you sat on opposite sides of the table, shaking hands over the distance. But nevertheless both together. Did you forget?

Things ain't changin' but they need to be

True, oh so true. You have a lot of things to sort out but at least you're brave enough to start...Are you?

Where do we start?

Seems like it's gone too far
Can't we just try to work it out?

You say "I forgive you".
She never asked for your forgiveness...you know that, but you need to forgive her.

Oh yeah, oh yeah
I know we've been fussin' and arguin'

But the truth is
Unity is a good thing
It took some time for me but now I see

You need her. You've been in this together, since the beginning. A lonely role wasn't meant for you. Destiny decided that you were not meant to be alone. You and her.

I'm so sorry I treated you so bad
But I didn't realize what a friend I had
I apologize, wish I could take it back

You've been through a lot together. It made you stronger. Created a trust no one's going to destroy. Neither of you will do it.

But it's official, when I'm against you
And I feel it's wrong, more in spite
I would rather be by your side

And you sit here, taking her hand again and this time neither one of you has to lean closer.

This time you're already with her. And so you will stay.

Fin