Next To Me
Emeli Sand‚ Lyrics


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You won't find him drinking at the tables
Rolling dice and staying out 'til three
You won't ever find him being 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 grief
You won't ever find him where the rest go
You will find him, you'll find him next to me

Next to me, oh
Next to me, oh
Next to me, oh
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, oh
Next to me, oh
Next to me, oh
I will find him, I'll 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, you'll find him next to me

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

Next to me, oh
Next to me, oh




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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Emeli Sandé's song "Next to Me" depict a sense of trust and comfort in a partner. The singer describes the qualities of her partner and assures the listener that they will always find him next to her. The first verse highlights that the partner she trusts won't be found engaging in typical vices such as drinking and gambling. Instead, he is honest and faithful to her. The second verse emphasizes that he won't be found chasing after money, power, or fame. Rather, he is content with being by her side through thick and thin.


The chorus reinforces that the singer's partner is always there for her, even during the most difficult times. It emphasizes that she knows where to find him when she needs support. The bridge goes on to describe a hypothetical dystopian scenario where everything has gone wrong in the world. Even in this situation, the partner is still by her side.


Overall, the message of the song is about the importance of having a trustworthy partner who will always be there for you. It emphasizes the qualities of honesty, faithfulness, and loyalty, and how these can provide comfort and support in times of need.


Line by Line Meaning

You won't find him drinking at the tables
He doesn't waste his time drinking and gambling at tables


Rolling dice and staying out 'til three
He isn't the type to stay out late, gambling and partying


You won't ever find him being unfaithful
He is loyal and faithful in his relationships


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


You won't find him trying to chase the devil
He doesn't pursue things for the wrong reasons, like money, fame, or power


For money, fame, for power, out of grief
He doesn't seek out these things for himself, nor does he do it out of a sense of loss or sadness


You won't ever find him where the rest go
He doesn't do what everyone else does, just because everyone else does it


Next to me, oh
He will always be by my side


When the money's spent and all my friends have vanished
When I'm broke and alone


And I can't seem to find no help or love for free
And it seems like there's nobody around to help or love me without cost


I know there's no need for me to panic
I know I don't need to worry or be afraid


'Cause I'll find him, I'll find him next to me
Because he will be there for me, by my side


When the skies are gray and all the doors are closing
When things are looking bleak and hopeless


And the rising pressure makes it hard to breathe
And the stress is suffocating


When all I need's a hand to stop the tears from falling
When all I need is someone to comfort me, to wipe away my tears


I will find him, I'll find him next to me
He will be there for me, by my side


When the end has come and buildings falling down fast
When it feels like the world is ending, like everything is falling apart


When we spoilt the land and dried up all the sea
When we've ruined the environment and destroyed the planet


When everyone has lost their heads around us
When everyone else has lost their minds, gone crazy


You will find him, you'll find him next to me
He will still be there for me, by my side


Next to me, oh
He will always be by my side


Next to me, oh
He will always be by my side


Next to me, oh
He will always be by my side


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




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HUGO CHEGWIN, HARRY CRAZE, EMELI SANDE, ANUP PAUL

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@teresacicirelli5558

You won′t find him drinking at the tables
Rollin' dice and staying out ′til three
You won't ever find him being 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 grief
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 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, I′ll 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 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



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 faìltè

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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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