Next to You
Dive Lyrics


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Drive on
Just drive on

We could just drive on through
To some galactic zoo
Sit there and watch the terrorists working overtime
And lighting up the emerald sky
Anything will do for me
As long as I get to be
Next to you

And as I drive you home
I'd make an extra turn
Pretend to get lost just a little, puzzled a bit
And suddenly where are we?

Look what you do to me
All the things I'd do to be
Next to you

And when you're safe asleep
On the seat next to me
I'd pray for strength just enough to let go of the wheel
And close my eyes one last time

Such a relief to me
'Cause I can't stand not to be

Drive on
God, just drive on





Next to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dive's song "Next to You" conveys a romantic idealism of being with someone so special that anything else becomes insignificant. The song starts with a dreamlike scenario of driving through space to reach a galactic zoo, while noticing the chaos of terrorists creating an emerald sky. It suggests that wherever they are, however unlikely, as long as they are together, it is enough. The lyrics elevate the lover to the point that they become the anchor, the center around which the universe revolves. Being next to this person is presented as the ultimate goal, the highest priority of life.


The second verse is more intimate and personal. The singer wants to prolong the journey by taking an extra turn, just to extend the time spent together. The desire to be near this person is so strong, that even the pretense of getting lost is acceptable. The idea of being lost represents uncertainty, and in this case, it is welcomed because it would mean more time spent with the loved one. The last lines of the second verse show how being next to the person they adore has the power to change their circumstances. It suggests that being with this person is enough to bring happiness, regardless of external factors.


The bridge in the song is the most poignant. The singer expresses that being with the lover, even when they are asleep, is a comfort like no other. The fear of letting go of control and closing their eyes while next to this person hints at the ultimate trust and vulnerability that comes with loving someone. The song concludes with the repetition of the initial lines, "Drive on, just drive on, next to you." These lines bring the song full-circle, emphasizing that being next to this person is what the singer wants, and everything else is secondary.


Line by Line Meaning

Drive on
Keep moving forward.


Just drive on
Simply continue moving forward.


We could just drive on through
We could easily escape reality and travel to a fanciful place.


To some galactic zoo
A destination that is out of this world and beyond our imaginations.


Sit there and watch the terrorists working overtime
Observe the destruction that humanity is capable of causing.


And lighting up the emerald sky
Causing a beautiful but dangerous explosion in the night sky.


Anything will do for me
I am content with anything as long as I am with you.


As long as I get to be
As long as I can be by your side.


Next to you
Close proximity to you is essential for my happiness.


And as I drive you home
While transporting you to your place of rest.


I'd make an extra turn
I would intentionally stray from the usual path.


Pretend to get lost just a little, puzzled a bit
Feigning confusion in order to prolong our time together.


And suddenly where are we?
Surprise, we have wandered off course and ended up in a surprise location.


Look what you do to me
Your presence evokes strong emotions and behaviors in me.


All the things I'd do to be
I am willing to do anything to remain close to you.


And when you're safe asleep
When you are at peace and resting.


On the seat next to me
In close proximity to me.


I'd pray for strength just enough to let go of the wheel
I would ask for the power to release control of the vehicle.


And close my eyes one last time
And fall asleep, perhaps for the last time.


Such a relief to me
With you by my side, I feel safe and at ease.


'Cause I can't stand not to be
Your absence is unbearable and causes me discomfort and unease.


God, just drive on
Please continue moving forward, no matter what trials beset us.


Next to you
Close proximity to you is essential for my happiness.




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