May 2010 saw the release of her new album, Lifted of the Ground.
Next To Me
Chely Wright Lyrics
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Where the coffee's thick like mud
For a minute or for the morning
Anything will be enough
If you'll just say you'll be next to me
Even on the coldest day we'll ever know
Just stay next to me
If the world starts comin' at me
And my armor rattles loose
If my compass starts to spinnin'
Tell me, can I count on you
To say you'll stay next to me
Even on the darkest days we'll know
Just stay next to me
Next to me forever, please don't go
God I love this very moment
When the moon welcomes the sun
And we haven't been to sleep yet
How you make me come undone
Baby, stay next to me
Yeah you're the sweetest love I've ever known
Just stay next to me
Next to me forever, don't let go
The song "Next To Me" by Chely Wright is a heartfelt love song that expresses the desire to have someone stay by the singer's side, both in the good times and the bad. The opening lines immediately transport the listener to a corner of a diner, a place where coffee is thick like mud and time seems to stand still, creating a sense of intimacy and comfort. The singer then pleads with their loved one to stay close, even on the coldest and darkest days of their lives. The use of vivid imagery such as armor rattling loose and compass spinning heightens the feeling of vulnerability and the need for a strong and reliable companion.
As the song progresses, the listener can feel the passion and intensity of the singer's love for their partner. The line "God I love this very moment when the moon welcomes the sun" describes a romantic and awe-inspiring scene that is the perfect backdrop for a moment of complete and utter vulnerability. The singer then reassures their partner that they are the sweetest love they have ever known and a plea to stay forever.
Overall, "Next To Me" is a beautiful song that captures the essence of true love and the need for companionship in life's ups and downs. It is a testament to the power of love and the importance of having someone to rely on through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
In our corner of that diner
In this specific location in the diner where we are sitting now
Where the coffee's thick like mud
At a place where the coffee is brewed strong just like mud
For a minute or for the morning
For any amount of time, short or long
Anything will be enough
Just being in each other's company will suffice
If you'll just say you'll be next to me
If you verbally promise to always be by my side
Even on the coldest day we'll ever know
Even during the most difficult times we will face together
Just stay next to me
Just remain by my side
Next to me forever, please don't go
Promise to always be with me and never leave me
If the world starts comin' at me
If everything around me starts falling apart
And my armor rattles loose
When I feel vulnerable and unprotected
If my compass starts to spinnin'
If I start to lose my sense of direction
Tell me, can I count on you
Ask me if I can rely on you to be there for me
To say you'll stay next to me
To promise that you will always be next to me
Even on the darkest days we'll know
Even during the most challenging days we will face together
Just stay next to me
Just stay by my side
Next to me forever, please don't go
Promise to always be with me and never leave me
God I love this very moment
I really appreciate and adore this current moment
When the moon welcomes the sun
When the night transitions into day
And we haven't been to sleep yet
And we haven't taken a nap yet
How you make me come undone
How you make me feel extremely happy and excited
Baby, stay next to me
Sweetly ask the loved one to stay by your side
Yeah you're the sweetest love I've ever known
The loved one is the kindest and most loving person you've ever met
Just stay next to me
Just remain by my side
Next to me forever, don't let go
Promise to always be with me and never leave me
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