Next Year Baby
Jamie Cullum Lyrics
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Things are gonna change
Gonna drink less beer
And start all over again
Gonna read more books
Gonna keep up with the news
Gonna learn how to cook
And spend less money on shoes
Gonna pay my bills on time
File my mail away, everyday
Only drink the finest wine
And call my gran every Sunday
Well resolutions
Well baby they come and go
Will I do any of these things?
The answer's probably no
But if there's one thing, I must do
Despite my greatest fears
I'm gonna say to you
How I've felt all of these years
Next year
Next year
I'm gonna tell you how I feel
I'm gonna tell you how I feel
Well, resolutions
Baby they come and go
Will I do any of these things?
The answer's probably no
But if there's one thing, I must do
Despite my greatest fears
I'm gonna say to you
How I've felt all of these years
Next year
Next year
Next year
The lyrics to Jamie Cullum's song Next Year Baby reflect the idea of making resolutions for the new year and the desire to make positive changes. The singer mentions a variety of things he wants to change, such as drinking less beer, reading more books, learning how to cook, and being better with money. He also wants to be more responsible with mundane tasks like paying bills and filing his mail, but also wants to improve his relationships by calling his grandmother every Sunday and expressing his emotions more honestly to someone he cares about.
However, despite his well-intentioned plans, the singer acknowledges the likelihood of failing to follow through on them. He admits that resolutions can come and go, and the answer to whether he will actually achieve his goals is "probably no." Nevertheless, the one thing he must do, despite his fears, is to confess his true feelings to someone. The repetition of "next year" at the end of the song suggests that he aims to make these changes in the coming year.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of optimism and hope for self-improvement, with an honest recognition of the difficult journey toward achieving those goals. The theme of expressing one's emotions and being authentic is also emphasized, suggesting that the ultimate goal of self-improvement is not just personal growth, but also deeper connections with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Next year
In the upcoming year
Things are gonna change
There will be some transformations
Gonna drink less beer
I will reduce my beer consumption
And start all over again
I will begin anew
Gonna read more books
I will make time for more reading
Gonna keep up with the news
I will stay updated with current affairs
Gonna learn how to cook
I will pick up some culinary skills
And spend less money on shoes
I will cut down on shoe expenses
Gonna pay my bills on time
I will make timely bill payments
File my mail away, everyday
I will sort and store my mails daily
Only drink the finest wine
I will only consume high-quality wine
And call my gran every Sunday
I will make it a point to speak with my grandmother every Sunday
Well resolutions
Making resolutions
Well baby they come and go
They are often fleeting
Will I do any of these things?
Am I capable of keeping these resolutions?
The answer's probably no
The chances of keeping them long-term are slim
But if there's one thing, I must do
Regardless, there is one commitment I need to make
Despite my greatest fears
Even though I am afraid
I'm gonna say to you
I will express to you
How I've felt all of these years
The emotions I have been holding back for years
I'm gonna tell you how I feel
I will reveal my true feelings to you
Next year
In the upcoming year
Next year
In the upcoming year
Next year
In the upcoming year
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMIE CULLUM
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