Side By Side

[Verse 1]
You were countin' tips at the diner
I was haulin' brick in the July sun
Two broke hearts in a beat-up Chevy
Dreamin' 'bout a life that we ain't won
You slid over in that bench seat
Said, "Baby I don't need a crown"
Just your hand on the wheel beside me
When this whole damn world breaks down
[Chorus]
Side by side, through the hard years
Stack that cash, wipe them tears
Chase that bag, little buzz in our eyes (oh yeah)
If the heat comes on, we don't run, we don't hide
You and me, ride or die
Loyal to the grave, side by side
[Verse 2]
You roll my smoke on a Sunday
I lace your boots when the rent gets tight
You count every dollar in a coffee can
I kiss your neck by the fridge light
When they talk like they know our story
Call it foolish, call it wild
You just laugh, say "Let 'em talk, baby"
Then you lean in and crack that smile
[Chorus]
Side by side, through the hard years
Stack that cash, wipe them tears
Chase that bag, little buzz in our eyes (hey!)
If the heat comes on, we don't run, we don't hide
You and me, ride or die
Loyal to the grave, side by side
[Bridge]
If it all burns down to nothin'
If the bank takes all we own
You can have my last dollar
I'll still call you home
'Cause it ain't gold that makes us
It's your fingers locked in mine
Two rings, one promise
'Til the end of time
[Chorus]
Side by side, through the hard years
Stack that cash, wipe them tears
Chase that bag, little buzz in our eyes
If the heat comes on, we don't run, we don't hide
You and me, ride or die
Loyal to the grave, side by side
Side by side
Yeah, loyal to the grave, side by side

country, Modern country anthem with male vocals, big hooky chorus, mid-tempo stomp-clap groove. Verses ride on twangy electric, brushed snare, and warm bass; chorus explodes with stacked harmonies, pedal steel swells, and a driving kick. Subtle organ pad in the bridge, then a half-time drop before the final chorus for a punchy singalong finish.