Combining elements of jazz, pop and funk, this New York City-based group creates a singular sound with memorable melodies and unique, sophisticated harmonies. Fronted by the clear sultry voice of singer songwriter Elizabeth Ziman, they are attracting a buzz from the music press.
Ziman wrote her first song at age six, banging out melodies on an old upright in a Greenwich Village laundry room. A born romantic, Ziman transformed the music of Debussy, molding it to the driving rhythms of the washer and dryer. With Debussy and Bach on her left and the Beatles just to her right, Elizabeth quickly developed a sound all her own. Her “Baroque” pop songs have frequently been compared to those of Rufus Wainright, Fiona Apple and Laura Nyro. Elizabeth received the ASCAP Leiber and Stoller award in 2001 for her song “Like Water is to Sand”. From two years, she toured across the U.S. with soul queen Patti Austin, who kicked off her tour at Lincoln Center in 2003. Ziman has also performed with Enya, singing with her on Regis and Kelly as well as the CBS Morning Show. Comprised of Elizabeth Ziman (vocals, keys), Danny Molad (drums), and Peter Lalish (guitar), Elizabeth and the Catapult came into existence in 2004.
Ziman has performed extensively in New York City and Boston (The Knitting Factory, The Living Room, Rockwood Music Hall, The Cutting Room, The Middle East, T.T. The Bears). They completed their S-T EP and promoted the album on ‘soundcheck’ with John Shaefer(WNYC) in April. They have opened for national headliners like Jessie Harris, Kirk Kirkwood (of Meat Puppets fame), The Wood Brothers (featuring Chris Wood of Medeski, Martin, and Wood), and Amanda Palmer. They were spotlighted in the fall issue of Northeast Performer and the featured Billboard Underground Artist in October 2006.
Right Next To You
Elizabeth & The Catapult Lyrics
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I never said I'd know the price
One thing I know for sure is when I lay down my head
I'm gonna be right next to you
Right next to you (la la la la)
Right next to you
Love will guide us out
I never thought I'd lose my heart so completely
One thing I know for sure is when the lights go out
I'm gonna be right next to you
Right next to you (x6)
I read the news today, oh boy
What a time this is
Tears me up to think of all we're losing
It seems the only thing that I can trust in this whole world
Is that I'll be right next to you
Right next to you (come tomorrow)
Right next to you
The sky is falling
Right next to you (come tomorrow)
Right next to you
The sky is falling
Come tomorrow
Come tomorrow
Right next to you
The sky is falling, falling, falling
Well the sky is falling, falling, falling
Right next to you
The song Right Next To You by Elizabeth & The Catapult is a poignant and tender expression of love and companionship. The lyrics speak of the depth of emotions that can arise in a relationship, even when we do not anticipate them. The singer notes that she never thought she would lose her heart so completely, suggesting that the intensity of the feelings she has for her partner have taken her by surprise. Despite this, she is resolute in her commitment, expressing her certainty that she will always be right next to her partner, both literally and figuratively. The repeated refrain of "right next to you" reinforces this message of devotion and connection.
The latter half of the song takes a somber turn as the singer reflects on the state of the world around her. She reads the news and is devastated by the losses and hardships that people are facing. In the midst of this turmoil, she finds comfort in the knowledge that she will be with her partner. The repeated line "the sky is falling" creates a sense of chaos and upheaval, but the singer remains steadfast in her promise to be by her partner's side.
Overall, Right Next To You is a powerful meditation on the enduring strength of love and the solace it can provide in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I never said I'd be prepared to feel the way I do
I never anticipated that I would experience these intense emotions
I never said I'd know the price
I was unaware of the cost that comes with loving you
One thing I know for sure is when I lay down my head I'm gonna be right next to you
My commitment to you is unwavering and I will always be there for you, no matter what
I never thought we'd come this far, love will guide us out
I didn't think our love could survive this long, but our devotion will help us overcome any obstacle
I never thought I'd lose my heart so completely
I never imagined I would be so deeply in love with you
One thing I know for sure is when the lights go out I'm gonna be right next to you
Even in the darkest moments, I will be there to provide comfort and support
I read the news today, oh boy. What a time this is. Tears me up to think of all we're losing
The state of the world is overwhelming and the thought of all that we're losing is heart-wrenching
It seems the only thing that I can trust in this whole world is that I'll be right next to you
Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the world, I find solace in knowing that I will always be by your side
The sky is falling, falling, falling. Well the sky is falling, falling, falling. Right next to you
Even if everything around us seems to be crumbling, I will stand with you through it all
Contributed by Noah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.