Next To You
Didrik Solli-Tangen Lyrics


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Don't cry my baby
Don't you cry
You know it's too soon for goodbyes
But when the lights are all turned out
Again I have to leave you

Don't cry my lady
Nor will I
Reality you can't deny
And when the moon has made its round
I know what I'm coming home to

Tomorrow
I'll be gone
Tomorrow
I'll take your heart away
And leave mine here with you
Forever
I will stay
Forever
I'll reach you through the distance
So I'll be next to you

Don't think it's over
Don't be scared
I feel your presence everywhere
And in the spring the bluebells sing
And love and life are dancing

Tomorrow
I'll be gone
Tomorrow
I'll take your heart away
And leave mine here with you
Forever
I will stay
Forever
I'll reach you through the distance
So I'll be next to you

Whisper in your ear
Something sweet
Feel the taste of tears
As I leave
And walk out through the cold
Winter night
In a little while
The sun will rise

And tomorrow
I'll be gone
Tomorrow
I'll take your heart away
And leave mine here with you
And forever
I will stay
Forever
I'll reach you through the distance




So I'll be next to you
Next to you

Overall Meaning

These lyrics convey a bittersweet message of love and longing. The song begins with the singer addressing someone dear to them, urging them not to cry. It is too soon for goodbyes, but the singer acknowledges that they will have to leave again when the lights are turned out. The first paragraph suggests a recurring pattern of separation, highlighting the pain of having to be apart from someone, possibly due to distance or other circumstances.


In the second paragraph, the singer addresses their beloved, reassuring them that they will not cry either. They acknowledge the reality they can't deny, possibly referring to the fact that they cannot be together at the moment. However, they find solace in the certainty of returning home, symbolized by the moon completing its round. The singer expresses the idea of a strong and unwavering connection between them, despite physical separation.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the concept of tomorrow and its impact on their relationship. The singer sings about taking the other person's heart away, leaving their own heart behind, and staying forever in the distance. The repetition of "tomorrow" suggests a constant cycle of departure and the struggle to bridge the emotional and physical gaps between them. It conveys a mix of determination, sadness, and hope.


The final paragraph introduces a sense of melancholy as the singer whispers something sweet in the beloved's ear. There is a taste of tears as they leave and walk out into the cold winter night. The mention of the sun rising in a little while signifies the passing of time and the anticipation of a new day. The words "And forever" reiterate the commitment to staying connected and reaching the beloved. The phrase "Next to you" serves as a poignant reminder of their desire to be physically close, even if it may not be possible in the immediate future.


Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a love that transcends distance and time. It reflects the emotions experienced when being apart from someone cherished, capturing the longing, melancholy, and hope that arise from such circumstances.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't cry my baby
Please don't shed tears, my dear child


Don't you cry
I implore you not to weep


You know it's too soon for goodbyes
You understand that it is premature to bid farewell


But when the lights are all turned out
However, when darkness fills the room


Again I have to leave you
Once more, I am compelled to depart from your side


Don't cry my lady
Do not let tears fall, my dear companion


Nor will I
And neither shall I


Reality you can't deny
The truth is undeniable, it cannot be rejected


And when the moon has made its round
And as the moon completes its orbit


I know what I'm coming home to
I possess the knowledge of what awaits me upon returning


Tomorrow
In the forthcoming day


I'll be gone
I will have departed


Tomorrow
When the next day arrives


I'll take your heart away
I will capture your affections and carry them with me


And leave mine here with you
While leaving behind my own heart in your care


Forever
Eternally


I will stay
I will remain by your side


Forever
For all time


I'll reach you through the distance
I will make my presence felt despite the separation


So I'll be next to you
So that I may be close to you


Don't think it's over
Please don't believe that it has concluded


Don't be scared
Do not be frightened


I feel your presence everywhere
Your essence is perceptible in every place


And in the spring the bluebells sing
During the season of spring, the bluebells create melodious tunes


And love and life are dancing
Love and life intertwine harmoniously


Whisper in your ear
I will softly speak into your ear


Something sweet
Uttering something delightful


Feel the taste of tears
Sensing the flavor of tears


As I leave
While I depart


And walk out through the cold
And traverse the frigid


Winter night
Night of the winter season


In a little while
Before long


The sun will rise
The sun will ascend in the sky


And tomorrow
And in the forthcoming day


I'll be gone
I will have departed


Tomorrow
When the next day arrives


I'll take your heart away
I will capture your affections and carry them with me


And leave mine here with you
While leaving behind my own heart in your care


And forever
And for all time


I will stay
I will remain by your side


Forever
Eternally


I'll reach you through the distance
I will make my presence felt despite the separation


So I'll be next to you
So that I may be close to you


Next to you
By your side




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