Next to Me
Degraw Gavin Lyrics


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Listen up destiny
I know you wanna get pressed to me
So don't be such a stone when I call you on the phone
The rock won't be using that number, too scared.

Maybe what you had was broke
You wanna get high and they don't
So I had a drink posed to help me think
Now you say I've been drinkin' too much

But my hands start shakin' and my hearts starts quakin'
Like a white man playin' his cool.
And I wanna tell you

Wait a minute sister
I know I ain't your mister yet
Just give me the chance and see.
But you won't even get next to me.
What'chya wanna do now
You're gonna have to give somehow
Think I got that thing you need
But you won't even get next to me

Once I get you in my grip
Follow my eyes to your hips.
Don't you crawl away
You done it everyday.
Just stay, why don't you stay, why don?t you stay, baby.
Put away your old disguise
You don't want no other guys.
We're havin' so much fun
I know you shouldn't run
But you run, you just run, you just run, baby.

Wait a minute sister
I know I ain't your mister yet
Just give me the chance and see.
But you won't even get next to me.
What'chya wanna do now
You're gonna have to give somehow
Think I got that thing you need
But you won't even get next to me

Here, heart in hand.
Off the rim, what I can,
Patience, running thin.
Come on girl, let me in.

Wait a minute sister
I know I ain't your mister yet
Just give me the chance and see.
But you won't even get next to me.
What'chya wanna do now
You're gonna have to give somehow
Think I got that thing you need
But you won't even get next to me

Wait a minute sister
I know I ain't your mister yet
Just give me the chance and see.
But you won't even get next to me.
What'chya wanna do now
You're gonna have to give somehow
Think I got that thing you need
But you won't even get next to me

You won't get next to me.
Why
Why why why why why why why
Oh
Wait a minute.




Oh whoa
You won't even get next to me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gavin DeGraw's "Next to Me" express the singer's desire for someone who is hesitant to get close to him. He speaks to "destiny," begging them to get close to him and not be afraid to pick up the phone. He toys with the idea that his potential partner has been hurt before and is hesitant to get close to anyone again. He tries to make her feel more comfortable around him by making her laugh and by trying to get her to open up. The lyrics express his frustration and confusion with her reluctance to be near him physically, as he feels that they have great chemistry and could be perfect together.


DeGraw uses a lot of interesting imagery to get his point across. He refers to himself as a white man playing it cool, and describes his heart starting to shake and quake. He also describes the object of his desire as wearing an old disguise, which could represent a past hurt or trauma that she has yet to deal with. He asks her to stay and not run away, painting a picture of someone who is on the fence about whether or not to give a relationship a chance.


Line by Line Meaning

Listen up destiny
The singer is calling out to destiny, possibly referring to fate or the future, as if they are a person, telling them to pay attention.


I know you wanna get pressed to me
The singer believes that destiny wants to be close to them, to forge a close relationship.


So don't be such a stone when I call you on the phone
The singer urges destiny to not ignore them or be cold when they try to reach out.


Maybe what you had was broke
The singer suggests that something in destiny's past did not work out, possibly hinting at a previous failed relationship.


You wanna get high and they don't
The singer implies that destiny desires something that others around them do not want or need.


So I had a drink posed to help me think
The singer admits to having a drink to help them think and process their thoughts.


Now you say I've been drinkin' too much
Destiny seems to judge the singer, stating that they have been drinking excessively.


But my hands start shakin' and my hearts starts quakin', like a white man playin' his cool
The singer explains that their body responds physically when they try to act cool, even likening it to a nervous white man trying to act calm.


Wait a minute sister
The singer addresses a woman, using the term 'sister' as a friendly, familiar colloquialism.


I know I ain't your mister yet
The singer acknowledges that there is currently no romantic relationship between them and the woman they are addressing.


Just give me the chance and see
The singer asks for an opportunity to prove themselves to the woman.


But you won't even get next to me
Despite the singer's request, the woman has not shown any interest in getting closer to them.


What'chya wanna do now
The singer questions the woman's intentions and desires, asking her what she wants to do next.


You're gonna have to give somehow
The singer implies that the woman will have to put in some effort to make the relationship work.


Think I got that thing you need
The singer has confidence in their ability to provide what the woman is looking for in a relationship.


Once I get you in my grip
The singer suggests a desire to have control over the woman.


Follow my eyes to your hips
The singer directly references the woman's body, indicating a sexual attraction.


Don't you crawl away, you done it everyday
The singer pleads with the woman to not distance herself, pointing out that it's a habit of hers to do so.


Just stay, why don't you stay, why don?t you stay, baby
The singer urges the woman to stay and not leave.


Put away your old disguise
The singer wants the woman to be open and honest with them, to not keep up any false appearances.


You don't want no other guys
The singer believes that the woman does not desire anyone else in a romantic relationship.


We're havin' so much fun
The singer expresses that they are enjoying the time spent with the woman.


I know you shouldn't run
The singer believes that the woman is running away from a potentially fulfilling relationship.


But you run, you just run, you just run, baby
Despite the singer's pleas, the woman continues to avoid getting close to them.


Here, heart in hand
The singer is offering their heart and emotions honestly and openly.


Off the rim, what I can
The singer is trying their best to show their worth and potential as a romantic partner.


Patience, running thin
The singer is growing impatient with the woman's reluctance to give them a chance.


Come on girl, let me in
The singer is once again asking the woman to allow them into her life and heart.


You won't get next to me
The singer restates the fact that the woman has not shown any interest in being close to them.


Why why why why why why why
The singer asks why the woman is not interested in being closer to them.


Oh whoa
An exclamation, possibly indicating frustration or sadness.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GAVIN DEGRAW

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Comments from YouTube:

whenulookmeontheline

Gavin DeGraw is a musical genius and this song is pure perfection. <3

cuckoopuffs87

Loved Gavin since day 1!!! He's absolutely one of the most authentic artists out there! Love you, Gavin! Thx for posting! :-)

Ashley

Amazing live!

666wolfgirl

this is a really wonderfully awesome song :)

Sam Woodhouse

finally hes back:):):) ive waited for months expecting this new album....absolutely fantastic....i love u for putting this on youtube....

Mara

omg ever single song on the cd is soo perfect!!

EWDMITCH

This is my favorite song off this album

Marianne Polman

Love it<3

Dia Darling

hes having a show like 5 minutes from my house next week I pray I'm off I love him I've seen most of my favorite bands this year and he would be one of the final artists to make it complete

Ashley

This song kicks so much ass...so much better live though!!!!

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