Always By Your Side

[Verse 1] [Soft, melodic guitar intro—gentle, steady drumbeat builds in the background]
I see the world through your bright eyes,
A million colors, no fear inside.
You believe in the good in everything,
Even when the dark comes creeping in.
You hold my hand like I hold your heart,
Don’t even know you’re my favorite part.
And I swear to you, no matter the fight,
You’ll never have to be alone at night.
[Pre-Chorus] [Drums build—emotion rising, Xander’s voice filled with warmth]
I’ll be the light when your skies turn gray,
The voice that tells you it’ll be okay.
No one’s gonna break you while I’m here,
I’ll chase away every single fear.
[Chorus] [Full band kicks in—anthemic, emotional, powerful]
I’ll stand beside you, I won’t let go,
No storm’s too strong, no night’s too cold.
If the world gets loud and you wanna hide,
Just call my name—I’ll be by your side.
No matter the distance, no matter the time,
I’ll always be here, you’ll always be mine.
I swear on my life, I swear through the fight,
I’ll keep you safe—I’ll be your light.
[Verse 2] [Music softens, drums slow, guitars warm and steady]
If they ever make you feel too small,
If they try to push you, make you fall,
Just look around, you’ll see me there,
Standing tall, I’ll always care.
You’re the only thing that keeps me strong,
The only reason I keep holding on.
So when the echoes call, when the shadows rise,
I’ll fight them all—I won’t think twice.
[Pre-Chorus] [Builds again—Xander’s voice stronger, filled with conviction]
I’ll be the light when your skies turn gray,
The voice that tells you it’ll be okay.
No one’s gonna break you while I’m here,
I’ll chase away every single fear.
[Chorus] [Bigger than before—soaring, anthemic, made to be sung loud]
I’ll stand beside you, I won’t let go,
No storm’s too strong, no night’s too cold.
If the world gets loud and you wanna hide,
Just call my name—I’ll be by your side.
No matter the distance, no matter the time,
I’ll always be here, you’ll always be mine.
I swear on my life, I swear through the fight,
I’ll keep you safe—I’ll be your light.
[Bridge] [Instrumental moment—soft electric solo, fading into an intimate, stripped-down vocal]
[Xander’s voice softens, nearly whispering, like a lullaby]
"You’re the best thing I’ve ever known,
And you’ll never have to walk alone."
[Music swells—back into the final chorus]
[Final Chorus] [Most powerful, heartfelt moment—Lily’s anthem]
I’ll stand beside you, I won’t let go,
No storm’s too strong, no night’s too cold.
If the world gets loud and you wanna hide,
Just call my name—I’ll be by your side.
No matter the distance, no matter the time,
I’ll always be here, you’ll always be mine.
I swear on my life, I swear through the fight,
I’ll keep you safe—I’ll be your light.
[Outro] [Music fades—only the soft hum of a guitar remains][Xander’s voice, barely above a whisper]
"I’ll always be here… always."
[Final strum. Silence. The song ends]

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