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By Your Side (Tenth Avenue North song)

2008 single by Tenth Avenue North From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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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.

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The song peaked at No. 2 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. It lasted 58 weeks on the overall chart, their longest charting single.[5] The song is played in a G major key at 130 beats per minute.[6]

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Composition

The song is written from the perspective of Jesus Christ.[7] Tenth Avenue North lead singer Mike Donehey's vocals have been compared to Jon Foreman.[7] The lyrics talk of how Jesus promises to be with us through all the circumstances that we face in life.[8] 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.[9]

Charts

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Certifications

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References

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