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Next To You
John Mark McMillan Lyrics
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Water and dust
A disaster a face and a name
Who am I kidding
With out you I'm nothing at all
You catch when I fall
You return all my calls
When I need you
And I always do
On my own
I m more than just alone
I'm colder than religion
I'm colder than stone
With out you I'm
Another waist of time
Like words that only rhyme
But aren't making any sense
Can I get next to you now
Can I lean on your perfection
Can lean on you now
Can I get next to you now
I cant breath with out you any more
With out you I'm left
With just rocks in my chest
Aches and pains that will not recess
The worst is
With out you I've got nothing left to say
You sweeten my days with that light amber haze
And you never could get away
When I need you
And I always need you
On my own
I m more than just alone
I'm colder than religion
I'm colder than stone
With out you I'm
Another waist of time
Like words that only rhyme
But aren't making any sense
Can I get next to you now
Can I lean on your perfection
Can lean on you now
Can I get next to you now
I cant breath with out you any more
The lyrics of John Mark McMillan's song "Next To You" illustrate the deep connection and reliance on a significant other. The first few lines reveal the singer's vulnerability and fragility, stating that without their partner, they are nothing but "water and dust, a disaster, a face and a name." This emphasizes their insecurities and how they view themselves as insignificant without their partner.
The singer goes on to describe how their partner is always by their side, catching them when they fall, returning all their calls, and never being too far away when they need them. This depicts the great comfort and safety the singer derives from this relationship, indicating how much they depend on it.
The refrain "Can I get next to you now, can I lean on your perfection, can lean on you now, can I get next to you now, I can't breathe without you anymore" drives the point home, highlighting the idea that the singer needs their partner to survive. They feel lost and incomplete without them, as if they are just another "waste of time, like words that only rhyme but aren't making any sense."
Overall, the lyrics of "Next To You" are a poignant representation of the depth of love and interdependence between two individuals in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
With our you I'm just
I am incomplete and broken without you
Water and dust
A meaningless collection of particles
A disaster a face and a name
A hopeless mess with nothing worth living for
Who am I kidding
I can't pretend to be okay without you
With out you I'm nothing at all
I am completely lost and hopeless when you're not with me
You catch when I fall
You are always there for me and keep me from harm
You return all my calls
You are reliable, dependable and always respond when I reach out to you
And your never not around
You are always present and available for me
When I need you
I rely on you for support and guidance
And I always do
Because I am incomplete without you
On my own
Without you by my side
I m more than just alone
I am completely lost without you and feel isolated and hopeless
I'm colder than religion
I am emotionally empty and lifeless
I'm colder than stone
I am completely devoid of warmth and feeling
With out you I'm
I am incomplete and helpless without you
Another waist of time
Empty and meaningless, with no purpose or direction
Like words that only rhyme
Without you, my life is just a collection of meaningless words
But aren't making any sense
Without you, my life has no meaning or purpose
Can I get next to you now
I need you by my side, now more than ever
Can I lean on your perfection
I need your strength and support to get me through this
Can lean on you now
Please be there for me and help me through this
I cant breath with out you any more
You are everything to me, and I can't imagine life without you
With out you I'm left
I am alone and helpless when you're not with me
With just rocks in my chest
The weight of my sadness and loneliness is crushing
Aches and pains that will not recess
The pain of life without you is unbearable
The worst is
The hardest part is that I know I need you, but can't have you
With out you I've got nothing left to say
My life is empty and meaningless when you're not with me
You sweeten my days with that light amber haze
You bring joy and light to my life
And you never could get away
I can't imagine being without you
When I need you
I depend on you for everything
And I always need you
Because you complete me
Contributed by Dominic K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.