Sound
Coming out during a time when rock music was dominated by post-grunge, nu-metal, and alternative rock, Buckcherry performed a sleazy Rock N' Roll that was more inspired by AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, and Black Crowes than Nirvana and Pearl Jam. On their debut record, they successfully trod heavy metal territory while managing to stay hard rock, while on Time Bomb, the band took their sleaze to an extreme with an excess of profanity and attitude.
History
Buckcherry was formed after Josh Todd met guitarist Keith Nelson through their tattoo artist after discovering a common love of AC/DC. The duo made a few demos before being joined by bassist Jonathan Brightman and drummer Devon Glenn. Buckcherry began preforming the Hollywood club scene, recieving a strong, local following due to their old school Rock N' Roll vibe.
The band added a second guitarist, Yogi, and were signed to DreamWorks Records shortly after. The band released their self titled debut in 1999 to critical praise. The album, produced by Terry Date, who produced albums for Soundgarden, Mother Love Bone, and Pantera, and ex-Sex Pistol Steve Jones, produced three modern rock chart hits with the singles, Lit Up, Check Your Head, and For The Movies.
The band's profile had been raised by summer 2000 with help from touring and decided to release their follow up album Time Bomb in 2001. The album was considered a disappointment after the very promising debut by many critics, and naturally, didn't fare as well as the first on the charts. The All Music Guide noted that "For a second record, it's surprising how jaded and nihilistic they are already."
Buckcherry performed opening dates for heroes AC/DC in the spring and recieved increased fanfare. However, in an unexpected turn of events, Josh Todd left the band to pursue a solo career in July 2002, leading to the bands demise.
The band was held on ice for over two years while Todd pursued a solo career. The post-grunge solo effort You Made Me turned out to be a failure, leading to Todd and Nelson to reform Buckcherry in early 2005. Joined by rhythm guitarist Stevie D., bassist Jimmy Ashhurst, and drummer Xavier Muriel, the band recorded their third album Fifteen and released it exclusively in Japan.
The band had been asked to open for Mõtley Crūe for a Japanese leg in December 2005, and began a headlining club tour in Spring 2006 a few weeks prior to the release of their third album, Fifteen. The album debuted at No.48 on the Billboard Top 200, selling over 26,000 copies in its 1st week. In May 2006, it was announced that the band had signed a deal with Atlantic Records via long-term deal with Eleven Seven Music. Their latest album is now being marketed by Lava/Atlantic, and reached a new peak of #41 on the Billboard Top 200 in the August 19, 2006 issue.
With "Crazy Bitch", Buckcherry gained their second major mainstream hit (following "Lit Up"), as the song hit #3 on the Mainstream Rock chart, #13 on Modern Rock, and became the first Buckcherry song to cross over to the Billboard Hot 100, where it hit #59, and also landed at #52 on the Billboard Pop 100, and #37 on Billboard's Hot Digital Songs chart. The song's success was largely driven by its success on the radio, as MTV rejected the band's initial video, demanding more than 80 cuts.
On Tuesday, May 30th, 2006, after a fan-made video for "Crazy Bitch" spread across the internet, the band, in a posting that appeared on their MySpace and Buckcherry.com, announced that they were accepting submissions from fans with their own videos, and would feature more interpretations of "Crazy Bitch" in the weeks to come. The original fan video was later submitted to MTV, before being passed over in favor of an edited version of the original clip, with added live footage.
Next To You
Buckcherry Lyrics
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Comin' to you, honey, on the east side runnin'
And I ain't got time to waste
Jump into the car in the back seat lovin'
But you keep me on the chase
[Bridge]
I put up with your favorite songs all night
Tempted by your tainted love
I surely like the way you come
Inside my crystal ball
What can I do?
[Chorus]
Is it true what they say, you won't give it away?
And I don't know what to do to get next to you, next to you
Every night, every day
You just push me away
Tell me what should I do
To get next to you, next to you
I've been trying all night long, and I want to get next to you
I wrote about you, baby, in this song 'cause I want to get next to you
Next to you
Better than Kool-Aid sweet, my buttercup baby's got a pretty face
I got to have it; it's another bad habit
And I hope I'm not here too late
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
I've been trying all night long 'cause I want to get next to you
I wrote about you, baby, in this song, and I want to get next to you
Next to you
Spent my money, teasing me, honey
What should I do?
When you gonna show me?
I think you owe me
Come on, baby, see it through
Next to you
Next to you
Next to you
Is it true what they say, you won't give it away?
And I don't know what to do to get next to you, next to you
Every night, every day
You just push me away
Tell me what should I do
What should I do?
What should I do to get next to you?
Next to you
Next to you
Next to you
I've been trying all night long
'Cause I want to get next to you
Buckcherry's song "Next To You" is a catchy and upbeat track about a man who is trying to pursue a woman he is interested in. The lyrics convey the singer's sense of urgency as he tries to win her over. He sets the scene in the first verse, stating that he is coming to her in a hurry and has no time to waste. He is keen on her and wants to be "next to" her.
The chorus repeats the phrase "next to you" and poses a question: "Is it true what they say, you won't give it away?" The singer is frustrated that she keeps pushing him away and doesn't seem to reciprocate his feelings. Despite this, the singer is determined to win her over and confesses that he wrote a song about her in the hope of getting closer to her.
The lyrics also mention the singer's struggles in the pursuit, as he mentions spending his money, enduring music he doesn't like, and feeling "tempted" by her "tainted love." These details help to paint a vivid picture of his pursuit and make the song more relatable.
Overall, "Next To You" is a catchy and energetic ode to the thrill of the chase in romance. The lyrics convey the singer's sense of urgency and his desire to be close to the woman he is interested in, as well as his frustration at her reluctance to reciprocate.
Line by Line Meaning
All right, oh!
The singer is excited and eager to express his feelings to someone.
Comin' to you, honey, on the east side runnin'
The singer is making his way to the person he wants to be with, with eagerness.
And I ain't got time to waste
The singer is in a hurry to spend time with the person he wants to be with.
Jump into the car in the back seat lovin'
The singer wants to enjoy his time with the person sitting beside him in the car.
But you keep me on the chase
The person who the singer wants to be with is not easily attainable.
I've been trying all night long
The singer has been working hard to get the attention of the person he wants to be with.
I put up with your favorite songs all night
The singer has been listening to the other person's favorite songs, to show his love for them.
Tempted by your tainted love
The singer is attracted to the person he wants to be with, despite their flaws.
I surely like the way you come
The singer likes the way the other person behaves or handles things.
Inside my crystal ball
The singer is trying to predict what is happening or will happen next with the other person.
What can I do?
The singer is asking himself or the other person what he can do to get their attention.
Is it true what they say, you won't give it away?
The singer is asking if the other person is really difficult to obtain or is genuinely uninterested.
And I don't know what to do to get next to you, next to you
The singer is confused about how to get closer to the person he wants to be with.
Every night, every day
The singer constantly thinks about the person he wants to be with, day and night.
You just push me away
The other person is giving mixed signals or actively pushing the singer away.
Tell me what should I do
The singer asks the other person to give him some advice on what to do.
To get next to you, next to you
The singer is eager to be physically close to the person he wants to be with.
Better than Kool-Aid sweet, my buttercup baby's got a pretty face
The singer thinks that the other person is the sweetest and most attractive person he has ever met.
I got to have it; it's another bad habit
The singer cannot resist his strong feelings for the person he wants to be with.
And I hope I'm not here too late
The singer is worried that he might lose the opportunity to be with the person he wants to be with.
Spent my money, teasing me, honey
The singer is spending money trying to impress the other person, but they are not reciprocating.
When you gonna show me?
The singer is asking the other person when they will start showing some interest in him.
I think you owe me
The singer thinks that the other person should give him a chance, given all the effort he has put in.
Come on, baby, see it through
The singer urges the other person to give him a chance and see where things can go.
Next to you
The singer wants to be right beside the other person.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES H., IV ASHHURST, JIMMY ASHHURST, JOSHUA TODD, KEITH NELSON, KEITH EDWARD NELSON, MARTI FREDERIKSEN, MARTIN H. FREDERIKSEN, STEVEN DACANAY, STEVEN L. DACANAY, XAVIER K. MURIEL
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David Van
He's got the perfect Rock'n'Roll voice!
abbie huff
Ya
SUSAN Stockard
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Ed Paradis
This band used to be very good live and made great albums. What happened to them live lately? I still love their music to this day
Ida Cardoso
Acidez feminina ❣️ som fodaaaaa ♥️
Frolipaus Longshiv
This was the first song I had ever heard by Buckcherry. Now they're so big
RockMeLinda
I love this song and movie!!
drkcrmsn
love this song!
abbie huff
Me tooooo
brandon black
Josh you fucking rock,you need to keep doing this, I'll see you in my dreams was g'is there's no one writing some shit that's fgso relatable don't stop dude,I'm a drummer,tell your boy he's killing it, I love the fans, rock on😎