Next Year Baby
Jamie Cullum Lyrics


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Next year
Things are gonna change
Gonna drink less beer
And start all over again

Gonna read more books
Gonna keep up with the news
Gonna learn how to cook
And spend less money on shoes

Gonna pay my bills on time
File my mail away, everyday
Only drink the finest wine
And call my gran every Sunday

Well resolutions
Well baby they come and go
Will I do any of these things?
The answer's probably no

But if there's one thing, I must do
Despite my greatest fears
I'm gonna say to you
How I've felt all of these years

Next year
Next year

I'm gonna tell you how I feel
I'm gonna tell you how I feel

Well, resolutions
Baby they come and go
Will I do any of these things?
The answer's probably no

But if there's one thing, I must do
Despite my greatest fears
I'm gonna say to you
How I've felt all of these years

Next year




Next year
Next year

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jamie Cullum's song Next Year Baby reflect the idea of making resolutions for the new year and the desire to make positive changes. The singer mentions a variety of things he wants to change, such as drinking less beer, reading more books, learning how to cook, and being better with money. He also wants to be more responsible with mundane tasks like paying bills and filing his mail, but also wants to improve his relationships by calling his grandmother every Sunday and expressing his emotions more honestly to someone he cares about.


However, despite his well-intentioned plans, the singer acknowledges the likelihood of failing to follow through on them. He admits that resolutions can come and go, and the answer to whether he will actually achieve his goals is "probably no." Nevertheless, the one thing he must do, despite his fears, is to confess his true feelings to someone. The repetition of "next year" at the end of the song suggests that he aims to make these changes in the coming year.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of optimism and hope for self-improvement, with an honest recognition of the difficult journey toward achieving those goals. The theme of expressing one's emotions and being authentic is also emphasized, suggesting that the ultimate goal of self-improvement is not just personal growth, but also deeper connections with others.


Line by Line Meaning

Next year
In the upcoming year


Things are gonna change
There will be some transformations


Gonna drink less beer
I will reduce my beer consumption


And start all over again
I will begin anew


Gonna read more books
I will make time for more reading


Gonna keep up with the news
I will stay updated with current affairs


Gonna learn how to cook
I will pick up some culinary skills


And spend less money on shoes
I will cut down on shoe expenses


Gonna pay my bills on time
I will make timely bill payments


File my mail away, everyday
I will sort and store my mails daily


Only drink the finest wine
I will only consume high-quality wine


And call my gran every Sunday
I will make it a point to speak with my grandmother every Sunday


Well resolutions
Making resolutions


Well baby they come and go
They are often fleeting


Will I do any of these things?
Am I capable of keeping these resolutions?


The answer's probably no
The chances of keeping them long-term are slim


But if there's one thing, I must do
Regardless, there is one commitment I need to make


Despite my greatest fears
Even though I am afraid


I'm gonna say to you
I will express to you


How I've felt all of these years
The emotions I have been holding back for years


I'm gonna tell you how I feel
I will reveal my true feelings to you


Next year
In the upcoming year


Next year
In the upcoming year


Next year
In the upcoming year




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMIE CULLUM

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