Next to You
Ciara Featuring R Kelly Lyrics


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I hope I don't make you mad
With what I'm bout to say boy
Here we are once again
And I'm having second thoughts boy
I'm not messing with you head
But I changed my mind boy
I don't know why I'm here
At the same time I want you near
If you want me to leave
I will understand
See I would just have to respect
Your wishes boy
Cause if I stay ain't no telling
What may happen boy
Although you look so good to me
It's best that I leave

[Chorus]
I'm scared of being next to you
Because of what I think I might do
Boy your turning me on right now
Can't get down like that right now
Don't want to disturb the flow
But this is not my M.O.
Hold up wait a minute movin' too fast
I want somethin' like this here to last

Don't say no baby
Not right now baby
I want to be your lady
You got me going crazy
Well I guess I'll stay for a minute
Then I have to go boy
This moment is so temptin'
Right now it's not what I want boy
Maybe if we just embrace
With a simple kiss boy
But that'll only make things worse
Hope I'm not getting on your nerves boy
I just want it to be right for both of us
When you don't have to say a thing to make me comfortable
Boy you make me so weak when you look at me
But right now I'm a little confused I think it's best that I refuse

[Chorus]

Supposed to be playing cards
Or watching a movie
But we keep locking eyes boy
Now why you trying ta tease me
This room is getting heated
Would you open a window
I think I should go now
Cause I can't take this no more





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ciara feat. R. Kelly's song Next To You ft R. Kelly are about a woman who is uncertain about her feelings and is scared of what might happen if she gives in to her desires. She knows that being next to the man she's attracted to will only make her want him more, but she's afraid of what might happen if they act on their feelings. She expresses her feelings of uncertainty and hesitation throughout the song, saying that she doesn't want to disturb the flow or make things worse.


The chorus of the song sums up her feelings perfectly as she sings: "I'm scared of being next to you because of what I think I might do. Boy, you're turning me on right now, can't get down like that right now. Don't want to disturb the flow, but this is not my M.O. Hold up, wait a minute, moving too fast. I want something like this here to last." She's torn between her desire for this man and her fear of what might happen if she gives in to him.


The verses of the song further explain her mixed feelings. She knows she should leave, but at the same time, she wants to be near him. She's confused and frustrated, and doesn't know what to do. The song ends with her wanting to leave the situation, as she can't take it anymore.


Line by Line Meaning

I hope I don't make you mad
I am afraid that my decision may annoy you.


With what I'm bout to say boy
I am about to confess something, and I'm addressing the individual as 'boy.'


Here we are once again
Both of us are reuniting again.


And I'm having second thoughts boy
I am doubting my decision and addressing the individual as 'boy.'


I'm not messing with you head
I am not playing games with your mind.


But I changed my mind boy
I made a change in my thought process and addressing the individual as 'boy.'


I don't know why I'm here
I am confused as to why I'm in this situation.


At the same time I want you near
Meanwhile, I desire being close to you.


If you want me to leave
If you want me to depart, I will do so.


I will understand
I would acknowledge and comply with your wishes.


See I would just have to respect
I would be obliged to show courtesy and honor.


Your wishes boy
I'm using 'boy' as a term to address an individual.


Cause if I stay ain't no telling
If I remain here, it could lead to unpredictable outcomes.


What may happen boy
I am using 'boy' to address a person.


Although you look so good to me
Even though I find you quite attractive.


It's best that I leave
It would be wise if I depart from here.


I'm scared of being next to you
I'm frightened of what might happen if I'm near you.


Because of what I think I might do
The reason I'm afraid is because of my thoughts of what I might do.


Boy your turning me on right now
I am becoming aroused by you, and addressing the individual as 'boy.'


Can't get down like that right now
I cannot act on my feelings currently.


Don't want to disturb the flow
I do not want to disrupt the state of affairs.


But this is not my M.O.
This is not the way I handle things.


Hold up wait a minute movin' too fast
Slow down because things are moving too rapidly.


I want somethin' like this here to last
I desire a long-lasting relationship.


Don't say no baby
Do not say no, and using 'baby' as a term of endearment.


Not right now baby
I am using 'baby' as a term of endearment while stating this is not the appropriate time.


I want to be your lady
I want to be addressed as a woman in a romantic relationship.


You got me going crazy
You're driving me insane.


Well I guess I'll stay for a minute
I suppose I will remain for a brief period.


Then I have to go boy
Once again, I'm using 'boy' as a term of address when declaring I must depart.


This moment is so temptin'
I am tempted in this moment.


Right now it's not what I want boy
I'm addressing the individual as 'boy' and stating this is not what I desire currently.


Maybe if we just embrace
Possibly, if we hug each other.


With a simple kiss boy
I am using 'boy' as a term of address and mentioning a simple kiss.


But that'll only make things worse
However; that will only complicate matters further.


Hope I'm not getting on your nerves boy
I am avoiding annoying the individual while using 'boy' as a term of address.


I just want it to be right for both of us
I want everything to be correct for both of us.


When you don't have to say a thing to make me comfortable
I feel content when I'm around you despite your silence.


Boy you make me so weak when you look at me
Addressing the individual as 'boy' and stating you make me vulnerable when you gaze into my eyes.


But right now I'm a little confused I think it's best that I refuse
Currently, I'm confused, and I believe it would be best if I decline your advances.


Supposed to be playing cards
We were supposed to engage in a card game.


Or watching a movie
Alternatively, we could have watched a film together.


But we keep locking eyes boy
However, we keep making eye contact, and I'm addressing the individual as 'boy.'


Now why you trying ta tease me
Why are you being provocative?


This room is getting heated
This room is becoming hot and uncomfortable.


Would you open a window
Can you please open a window to cool the room down?


I think I should go now
I believe it's time for me to leave.


Cause I can't take this no more
I cannot endure this anymore.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KELLY LEVESQUE, LAUREN CHRISTY, GRAHAM EDWARDS, SCOTT SPOCK

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Comments from YouTube:

JesMarie Jonz

I still love this song. Her vocals have improved so much more since then. It's funny hearing her talking about waiting to give it up back them but now she's all "he love the way I ride it & now my body's your party." Lol! Go CiCi! 💞

castro21lev

i think its a thing of growth, at 28 years old how many adults can relate with waiting to have sex... this album was made when she was 16, 17 years old and released when she was 18 going on 19 it was more suiting for her age at the time 

castro21lev

UrbanMonsterHigh lmfaoo right

Ieshia Shealey

Im listening to this song right now !! One of my fav songs by her 🥰

Teryca Kimble

This whole track goes hard! I remember just sitting and listening to it over and over

nakitaboo85

This still my favorite song by her. Still jamming this on into 2016

Nardo Howard

nakitaboo85
joint was fire

Daphne Joseph

Please stop spoiling good music because of R Kelly. This song was and is still very relatable. This song and the message helped me and many other girls a lot when I was younger.

Tiara Merriman

2021 I'm still here for it... Love some Ci Ci and this album is a classic 💕 definitely 05 vibes🤙🏾

Milton Carter

2021 and I’m still jamming this ... love me some Ciara 💪🏾💙🤞🏾

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