Webster considers herself βvery, very luckyβ to have grown up in Woodstock, NY. With a heavy emphasis on arts and music, her grade school had a progressive music program where Lindsey cultivated a deep love of music by learning the cello. After playing for 10 years, often in first chair, she moved to NYC to attend Fiorello H. LaGuardia School for the Music, Art & Performing Arts. As she grew musically, she transitioned from strings to voice where she heard her calling and found herself.
In 2009, Lindsey met her partner, Keith Slattery, and started performing professionally. Together, with a band of world-class musicians, theyβve performed over 600 shows in venues including Yoshi's Oakland, The Iridium, North Sea Jazz Club, Pizza Express, Levon Helm Studios, Darylβs House, Helsinki Hudson, The Falcon, The Bitter End, and the Bearsville Theater.
The success of her second album, You Change, and achieving the only vocally driven song to hit #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart for four weeks (beating out Sadeβs previous record of three weeks) caught the eye of Shanachie Entertainment, whom she signed with to release her third album, "Back To Your Heart". This third relelase shows a real transition and beautiful growth for Webster as an artist. While humbled her voice has been compared to R&B royalty Sade, Mariah Carey, and Anita Baker, Lindsey looks to bring her distinct style to Soul R&B and continue to make music that resonates with her fans.
In todayβs world of electronic music where programmed drum loops and auto-tuned vocals reign, Lindsey Webster is a breath of fresh air. A refreshing take on R&B with a soulful presence; Lindseyβs vocals compare to the likes of R&B queens Sade, Mariah Carey and Anita Baker. But it doesn't end there- Lindsey's stellar voice is backed with lush chords and a tight pocket played by a world-class band of musicians lending it's sound to the genre of Soul R&B.
Making strides in her hometown of Woodstock, NY, located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, Lindsey has performed and perfected her craft with some of the best musicians the area has to offer.
Next to Me
Lindsey Webster Lyrics
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A song written so sweet
Inspired by the way you move me
And by the energy you bring to me
Let's go down beneath the waves
And stay under there for days
I don't find the need to breathe
You're love leaves me wanting more
So I do the things I know
Light fire burning in our souls
So won't you tell me all I wanna know?
Let's go down beneath the waves
And stay under there for days
I don't find the need to breathe
When you're next to me
My heart sings a melody
A song written so sweet
Inspired by the way you move me
And by the energy you bring to me
Let's go down beneath the waves
And stay under there for days
I don't find the need to breathe
When you're next to me
Let's go down beneath the waves (let's go)
And stay under there for days
I don't find the need to breathe
When you're next to me (next to me, oh no)
In Lindsey Webster's song "Next To Me," we hear about a love that is both sweet and powerful. The singer's heart is filled with a melody inspired by the way her partner moves her and the energy he brings to her life. The metaphor of going down beneath the waves represents the deep depths of their love, where they are so consumed by each other that they don't need to come up for air. The singer is so fulfilled by her partner's love that she doesn't need anything else; she just wants to know more about him and continue to stoke the fire burning in their souls.
The repetition of the verse and chorus emphasizes the all-consuming nature of this love. The metaphor of going beneath the waves is continued throughout the song, giving the listener a vivid sense of the depth and intensity of the couple's connection. The tempo of the song also helps to communicate the sense of being swept away by love, with its smooth and languid rhythm. Overall, "Next To Me" is a beautiful love song that captures the intoxicating feeling of being totally merged with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart sings a melody
My heart is singing a beautiful tune
A song written so sweet
The song is written beautifully
Inspired by the way you move me
The song is inspired by the way you make me feel
And by the energy you bring to me
The song is also inspired by the energy you bring into my life
Let's go down beneath the waves
Let's go deep below the ocean's surface
And stay under there for days
Let's stay under there for as long as we want
I don't find the need to breathe
I don't feel the need to breathe
When you're next to me
As long as you're with me
You're love leaves me wanting more
Your love makes me always want more
So I do the things I know
So I do things to keep your love burning strong
Light fire burning in our souls
Our love is like a flame burning inside our souls
So won't you tell me all I wanna know?
So tell me everything I want to hear
Let's go down beneath the waves (let's go)
Let's go under the sea
And stay under there for days
And stay there longer than anyone else has ever stayed
I don't find the need to breathe
I don't feel like I'll ever run out of breath
When you're next to me (next to me, oh no)
As long as you're beside me
Lyrics Β© MAXOPHONE MUSIC
Written by: Lindsey Webster, Keith Slattery
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marylafrance9547
another incredibly gorgeous song by Lindsey Webster
@uhohoreo561
All praised to this humble loving song SHOUT OUT π TO LINDSEY WEBSTER
@andremartin7351
I can listen to Lindsey day and night so smooth . Thank you for sharing your talent to the world
@superdude7459
This song makes me feel good all over. β€οΈ
@johnmoirano5221
thank you for saving my life I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I love you Lindsey
@user-ws4of5zg3k
I can remember hearing this song about 2 years ago. First time I ever heard Lindsey Webster. It was on serius Xmas watercolors. Then I heard, "a love before" and I was hooked!
@citizensane4387
Ok, those of us here know about the low key secret of Lindsey Webster, but can we take a moment to give it up to the Band?!? Real Nice...
@qo7qp
This sweet voice makes me weak in the knees. My mind is floating on waves of soft smooth vibes. Canβt get enough! Take me! Iβm yours!
@joyceamartin9141
I saw Lindsey Webster in concert this summer @ Elizabeth Park in Trenton, MI and she was GREAT. She has a soft, smooth jazzy groove that puts you in the Chill Zone!!!!!!!
@klevakeys
I just heard this song... Amazing...