Next To Me
E. Sande Lyrics


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You won't find him drinking under tables
Rolling dice or staying out 'til three
You won't ever find him be unfaithful
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
You won't find him trying to chase the devil
For money, fame, for power out of greed
You won't ever find him where the rest go
You will find him, you'll find him next to me

Next to me, ooh-ooh-ooh
Next to me, ooh-ooh
Next to me, ooh-ooh-ooh
You will find him, you'll find him next to me

When the money's spent and all my friends have vanished
And I can't seem to find no help or love for free
I know there's no need for me to panic
'Cause I'll find him, I'll find him next to me
When the skies are gray and all the doors are closing
And the rising pressure makes it hard to breathe
When all I need's a hand to stop the tears from falling
I will find him, I'll find him next to me

Next to me, ooh-ooh-ooh
Next to me, ooh-ooh
Next to me, ooh-ooh-ooh
I will find him, I'll find him next to me

When the end has come and buildings falling down fast
When we've spoilt the land and dried up all the sea
When everyone has lost their heads around us
You will find him, you'll find him next to me

Next to me, ooh-ooh-ooh
Next to me, ooh-ooh
Next to me, ooh-ooh-ooh
You will find him, you'll find him next to me

Next to me, ooh-ooh-ooh
Next to me, ooh-ooh




Next to me, ooh-ooh-ooh
You will find him, you'll find him next to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Next To Me" by Emeli Sandé are an ode to a loyal, dependable love that is always there through thick and thin. The song is about how the singer knows she can count on her partner to always be by her side, even in the darkest of times. The first verse speaks to the qualities this person possesses; he is not a wild partier or a gambler, and he is faithful. The second verse describes how the singer knows she can turn to her partner when she is in need - whether for emotional support or financial assistance. The third verse is more universal, describing a world on the brink of destruction, but the message is the same: in the face of darkness, this person will always be there.


The chorus is simple and catchy, with the repetition of "Next to me" serving as an affirmation of the bond between the singer and her partner. The song is ultimately optimistic and uplifting, with the message that no matter what happens, this love will always endure.


The song was released in February 2012 and was written by Emeli Sandé, Preston, and Glynne. It was a commercial success in the UK, where it peaked at number two on the charts, and it was also popular in other countries. The song was later covered by artists such as Imagine Dragons and Boyce Avenue.


Line by Line Meaning

You won't find him drinking under tables
He isn't the type of guy to drink excessively and get rowdy at a bar.


Rolling dice or staying out 'til three
He isn't going to stay out late, gambling or partying at clubs.


You won't ever find him be unfaithful
He is a faithful partner.


You will find him, you'll find him next to me
He is always by my side.


You won't find him trying to chase the devil
He isn't interested in pursuing evil or immoral actions.


For money, fame, for power out of greed
He isn't trying to become rich, famous or powerful for the sake of greed.


You won't ever find him where the rest go
He doesn't follow the crowd or engage in reckless behavior.


Next to me, ooh-ooh-ooh
He is always nearby and close to me.


You will find him, you'll find him next to me
He is always by my side.


When the money's spent and all my friends have vanished
When I have no more money and my friends have abandoned me.


And I can't seem to find no help or love for free
When I can't find any help or love for free.


I know there's no need for me to panic
I don't need to panic because I know he will be there.


'Cause I'll find him, I'll find him next to me
He is always by my side and I can count on him.


When the skies are gray and all the doors are closing
When everything seems bleak and hopeless.


And the rising pressure makes it hard to breathe
When I'm feeling overwhelmed and suffocated by the pressure.


When all I need's a hand to stop the tears from falling
When all I need is comforting or emotional support.


I will find him, I'll find him next to me
He will be there to comfort me.


When the end has come and buildings falling down fast
At the end of the world or during a crisis.


When we've spoilt the land and dried up all the sea
When the earth is ruined and the oceans have evaporated.


When everyone has lost their heads around us
When everyone else has gone crazy or is panicking.


You will find him, you'll find him next to me
He is always by my side during good and bad times.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Emeli Sande, Harry Craze, Hugo Chegwin, Anup Paul

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@teresacicirelli5558

You wonâ€Čt find him drinking at the tables
Rollin' dice and staying out â€Čtil three
You won't ever find him being unfaithful
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
You wonâ€Čt find him trying to chase the Devil
For money, fame, for power, out of grief
You wonâ€Čt ever find him where the rest go
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
Next to me
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Next to me
Ooh, ooh
Next to me
Ooh, ooh, ooh
You will find him, youâ€Čll find him next to me
When the money's spent and all my friends have vanished
And I canâ€Čt seem to find no help or love for free
I know there's no need for me to panic
â€ČCause I'll find him, I'll find him next to me
When the skies are grey and all the doors are closing
And the rising pressure makes it hard to breathe
When all I need is a hand to stop the tears from falling
I will find him, will find him next to me
Next to me
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Next to me
Ooh, ooh
Next to me
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I will find him, Iâ€Čll find him next to me
When the end has come and buildings falling down fast
When we spoilt the land and dried up all the sea
When everyone has lost their heads around us
You will find him youâ€Čll find him next to me
Next to me
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Next to me
Ooh, ooh
Next to me
Ooh, ooh, ooh
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
Next to me
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Next to me
Ooh, ooh
Next to me
Ooh, ooh, ooh
You will find him, youâ€Čll find him next to me



All comments from YouTube:

@lilvvs2416

If you are here with me in 2024 vibing to this masterpiece you are certainly a legend 😎😎

@Quadratic4mula

I heard it really late from the release so, to me, it's like this song just came out yesterday.

@So_SameehaSLAY

I know right❀

@mermaids2645

These comments get better

@paulineharris5701

Iam here listening

@user-ty8ts9vk4c

Ello America USA from KÍ faìltù

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@MarisCupCakeDate

Still listening in 2024... Emeli has an amazing voice

@exoticjanene

I’m honestly shocked of how many people remember this song, that lets me know people are appreciating good music and relive the nostalgia!!!! Emeli is so underrated and this my favorite song of her. She’s so unique !

@herrickdouglas5347

Hello pretty how are you doing today I hope you are have a great day today and how is the weather over there

@KMyer

It has the vibes of a newer song. I love how a lot of older songs are becoming popular again. Like it's their time to shine again.

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