Posted in: Rock by Brian Daniel Stankich on February 1st, 2009 | 25 Comments
Tenth Avenue North’s hit song seizes our hearts with the message that Love is by our side.
My favorite song these days is entitled “By Your Side.” The song is meaningful to me because it comforts my heart. On any given day, my heart strays from hope to fear, certainty to questioning, love to disgust.
The lyrics in “By Your Side” from the band Tenth Avenue North remind me that I am dearly loved and that I am not alone.
“Cause I’ll be by your side, whenever you fall,
in the dead of night, whenever you call,
please don’t fight these hands that are holding you,
my hands are holding you.”
Listen to “By Your Side” from Tenth Avenue North’s myspace page.
If your heart is not comforted by that song, then you are either so full of love that you are supersaturated or so full of hate that you can’t feel a thing.
The former is improbable. The latter is more likely. Comfort is available for those who want it.
Tenth Avenue North is a young band with a godly message. You are not alone. Love is here. Open your heart and accept it.
I don’t want to fight the hands that are holding me. Those hands are strong hands, loving hands, hands of mercy and grace. Like a child in a tantrum who gives in to his father’s strong embrace, I stop fighting the love that changes my life for eternity.
lindalulu February 1st, 2009 at 7:03 am
I understand why you like these guys, great song, and I added them to myspace as friends so I can find them easliy!
nobert soloria bermosa February 1st, 2009 at 8:31 am
beautiful song,thanks
Karen Gross February 1st, 2009 at 9:04 am
I have heard these songs on Christian radio, but had not seen the band in interview before. They are wise young men! Thanks for posting this.
postpunkpixie February 1st, 2009 at 10:47 am
Um… I guess I must be full of hate or something. Not my sort of thing at all, I don’t mind down-tempo emotional pieces, but these guys are just too sentimental for me, and I really don’t like the singer’s voice, I find it depessing. Still, your passion for their music really shows through, this is a well written and thoughtful article.
Debra. February 1st, 2009 at 12:07 pm
I have never heard of them but I admit I love their voice. They have this sort-of rock-bluesy sort of vibe. I love the gospel take coming from such young lads. I am a loyal fan to gospel music.
Very nice write, Brian. God bless.
Darla Smith February 1st, 2009 at 12:12 pm
It’s a very nice song. Thanks for sharing.
papaleng February 1st, 2009 at 12:23 pm
no wonder you like these guys, good-looking and nice songs.
Brian Daniel Stankich February 1st, 2009 at 12:24 pm
I’m glad you all are encouraged either by the music or the writing
I’m not suggesting that everyone should like the song or the style of the song. I am suggesting that the message of the song should be a comfort of some kind to each and every one of you.
Brian
AC Hamilton III February 1st, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Nice article and use of the video. Well done!
AC
PR Mace February 1st, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Good song, well done article, Brian. Good message, my friend.
Judy Sheldon February 1st, 2009 at 8:59 pm
I was unable to listen to them, but thanks for sharing.
Take care & G♥d bless.
Eunice Tan February 1st, 2009 at 9:19 pm
I am also unable to listen the song. However I enjoy the lyric. It’s really comforting. Thanks for sharing love around.
Karelee February 2nd, 2009 at 5:50 am
What a nice article and such a powerful message. Thanx for sharing. I tried to give you a “Liked it” but it wouldn’t take it for some reason… so here it is… X Liked it!!
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Karelee
maranatha February 2nd, 2009 at 9:40 am
First time I heard of them – like very much! I cooect sigable stuff to use as the songleader at my church, and I think I want to know more about this group….
Phoenixritu February 4th, 2009 at 1:02 am
Thanks for the link, its heart warmingly emotional
eddiego65 February 4th, 2009 at 9:15 am
Beautiful song!
Ruby Hawk February 4th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
I couldn’t hear them but I’m sure they are as wonderful as you say they are.
Brian Daniel Stankich February 7th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
I’m glad some of you are enjoying their music. I don’t know why some of you can’t access the music though.
Thanks to everyone who read and commented and liked.
Brian
miss cornelia February 8th, 2009 at 12:35 am
Couldn’t listen to the song because the computer I’m using doesn’t let me. However, I know what you’re talking about without having heard the song. There are many songs that have touched me like this, one that always touched me even before my daughter’s diagnoses was Rascall Flatt’s “Sarabeth” Now it makes me cry double every time I hear it.
Morgana February 8th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Never heard about this band before, thank you for spreading the knowledge.
Jo Bingham February 9th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
LOVED the link. I was a huge fan of their music but I didn’t know WHO they were! Awesome. I can’t wait til MAy when we can get the CD. Thanks for sharing. It’s always awesome to see our young people rising up in a big way for the Lord! Thanks for the encouragement!
Ruth February 12th, 2009 at 11:14 am
I heard the song, “By Your Side” for the first time yesterday on the radio. It’s one of those songs that you only have to hear once to know that you love it. So I was searching (because I didn’t know the song title or artist) and I found your article.
I feel the same way you do in the opening paragraph , straying
“from hope to fear…” and this song went straight into my soul!
Virginia Wolfe February 12th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
thank you for promoting a band that had a good message. more than a good message, its actually godly. a shame that it is a style of music doesnt fit my personality.
Shane Hayes April 21st, 2009 at 2:16 pm
I am already working on this song so I can play it at my church sunday morning. I love the vocals in this song!
I like all there songs but this one in particular is awesome.
Jan Bertouille May 4th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Every time I hear these songs…the tears flow, my heart cracks, and my soul & spirit grow larger to make more room for Him. Your songs have so much healing in them. Thanks, guys, for being His voice and His music on the airways.