Next To You
Howard/Johnson Lyrics
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That interaction
That glimpse of something new
Lie to yourself and say your open
You've devised a plan, so cunning, no one will notice
Temperatures rising in the present public
Boiling blood's the first step to love
Choose your victim, but play the prey
Pay no attention to the decision you've made
Curiosity overcomes the ecstasy
In the comforting embrace of everyone else's eyes
You bought your ticket, and now want what you deserve
Everything is so bittersweet!
I can't touch you, but I can feel your hand on my cheek
So I try to forget about it
Dwell, overthink, repeat
The grass is always greener when you're standing over there
Cradled by the touch of absolutely nothing
But don't forget you've done a lot on your own
How far can coffee stains and daddy's money carry me?
Cluttered walls help calm down
And simple thoughts are the only reason I'm still around
Don't put your faith in spoilers
Don't trust your money to oilers
Try to associate your being with the words you spray
And when you fall into yourself
Don't say sorry
The song âNext to Youâ by Howard/Johnson explores the fleeting and temporary nature of human connections, as well as the internal conflict that arises when we deceive ourselves to believe that we are open to new experiences, while also manipulating situations to get what we want. The lyrics suggest that we all have a preconceived plan for every interaction, and that by lying to ourselves, we trick ourselves into thinking that we are not in control of how things will unfold. The song goes on to discuss self-reflection as well as acknowledging the fact that we all have to make peace with the paths weâve chosen in life, and that it's important to not put our faith in external factors, but rather find meaning within ourselves.
The lines âTemperatures rising in the present public, boiling blood's the first step to love, choose your victim, but play the preyâ suggest the internal excitement and sense of power we feel when we're pursuing someone new, yet the tactics we use to get what we want may ultimately harm the other person. The lyrics âThe grass is always greener when you're standing over there, cradled by the touch of absolutely nothingâ hint at the sense of emotional emptiness that can come with seeking out new experiences, and how itâs important to find fulfillment within ourselves. The chorus seems to suggest this as well, as the singer talks about trying to forget about the temporary connection theyâve made and instead focus on dwelling within themselves, âDwell, overthink, repeat.â
Overall, the song âNext to Youâ seems to explore the fleeting nature of human relationships, and the internal conflict that comes with pursuing our desires while also trying to find peace within ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
It's only temporary
This experience is completely ephemeral
That interaction
The connection we made
That glimpse of something new
That small indication of novelty
Lie to yourself and say your open
Pretend that you're accessible and unbiased
You've devised a plan, so cunning, no one will notice
You created an intelligent scheme that no one will realize
Temperatures rising in the present public
There's an increase of heat in our current social location
Boiling blood's the first step to love
Passion is the first step to romance
Choose your victim, but play the prey
Decide who you're going to pursue, but pretend to be the victim
Pay no attention to the decision you've made
Ignore the choices you've made
Curiosity overcomes the ecstasy
Inquisitiveness supplants joy
In the comforting embrace of everyone else's eyes
In the comfortable solace of everyone else's gaze
You bought your ticket, and now want what you deserve
You've already made your contribution, so you think you're entitled to more
Everything is so bittersweet!
Everything has a mixture of pleasure with pain!
I can't touch you, but I can feel your hand on my cheek
I can't physically touch you, but emotionally I feel close to you
So I try to forget about it
So I attempt to remove it from my mind
Dwell, overthink, repeat
Ponder excessively, scrutinize, and repeat
The grass is always greener when you're standing over there
Other situations always look better from afar
Cradled by the touch of absolutely nothing
Nurtured by the embrace of emptiness
But don't forget you've done a lot on your own
But don't overlook everything you've accomplished autonomously
How far can coffee stains and daddy's money carry me?
How far can small actions and external support truly take me?
Cluttered walls help calm down
Disorganized walls aid in soothing
And simple thoughts are the only reason I'm still around
Straightforward ideas are the only motivation keeping me alive
Don't put your faith in spoilers
Don't have faith in people who give away endings too easily
Don't trust your money to oilers
Don't trust your wealth to untrustworthy people
Try to associate your being with the words you spray
Attempt to align yourself with the messages you portray
And when you fall into yourself
And when you become introspective
Don't say sorry
Don't apologize
Lyrics Š DistroKid
Written by: Jacob Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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