Next to You
Mitch & Mickey Lyrics
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There’s a song to sing , I know everything’s feeling right
When I’m standing next to you
Steeple bells ring only good things do I see
When you’re next to me
When I hold your hand in mine
Different world wakes, a new morning breaks with the sun
Children’s reaching flight through a star lit night that’s what I see
When you’re next to me
This love for you I’m feeling, has a power that is healing
It can mend the darkest hour with glorious light
When I taste your lips so sweet
I see beggars dine and the sands of time up and stuff
When I taste your lips so sweet
Black and white bend, every dog lands at your feet
When you’re next to me
This love for you I’m feeling, has a power that is healing
It can mend the darkest hour with glorious light
When I’m lying next to you
I feel moonbeams burn, I see rainbows turning to gold
When I’m lying next to you
I hear Angels play, I see sweeter days, I see rivers wind
Through the end of time
I see hatred fall from the highest hill
I see God’s good grace shining in your eyes, that’s what I see
When you’re next to me
The song "When You're Next To Me" by Mitch & Mickey is a romantic ballad that expresses the depth of the singer's love for their partner. The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery and metaphors that paint a picture of a world that is transformed when the singer is with their beloved.
The opening lines "When I'm standing next to you, there's a song to sing" sets the tone for the entire song. The singer is saying that just being in the presence of their lover fills them with joy and makes them feel alive. The steeple bells ringing represent a symbol of hope and positivity that surround the singer when they are with their partner.
The second verse speaks of holding hands and the symbolism of a new day beginning. The stars and children reaching signify endless possibilities, and the power of love to create and renew life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world where everything is possible, and nothing is beyond reach when two people are together.
The chorus repeats the idea that the love the singer feels has a healing power that can mend even the darkest of hours. This lyric creates the sense that the world is a better place when the singer is with their beloved, and even the impossible becomes possible.
The third verse speaks of tasting the sweetness of the singer's partner's lips. The lines "black and white bend, every dog lands at your feet" creates an image of the power and control the partner possesses over everything when they are with the singer. The final verse speaks of lying next to the partner and the imagery that flows from that. Rainbows turning to gold, angels playing music, and the end of hatred all become possible when two people love each other.
Overall, the song "When You're Next To Me" is a heartfelt tribute to the power of love and the transformative effect it has on the world around us. It is a testament to the enduring nature of love and the profound impact it can have on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
When I’m standing next to you
Being close to you brings me joy and makes me feel good.
There’s a song to sing , I know everything’s feeling right
Your presence makes me happy and fills my heart with a feeling of contentment.
Steeple bells ring only good things do I see
Being near you fills me with the belief that good things are about to happen.
When you’re next to me
Your presence is all I need to feel happy and content.
When I hold your hand in mine
Holding your hand makes me feel like I'm in a new world, a world that is beautiful and full of possibilities.
Different world wakes, a new morning breaks with the sun
The world feels like a different and better place when I hold your hand.
Children’s reaching flight through a star lit night that’s what I see
I see a world full of hope and wonder, where anything is possible when I hold your hand.
When you’re next to me
Your presence is all I need to feel happy and content.
This love for you I’m feeling, has a power that is healing
My love for you is so powerful that it has the ability to heal even the darkest moments in life.
It can mend the darkest hour with glorious light
My love for you can overcome any darkness and bring light back into our lives.
When I taste your lips so sweet
Being close to you and experiencing your love gives me a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment.
I see beggars dine and the sands of time up and stuff
Through the experience of your love, I see that even the most unlikely things can happen and the impossible can become possible.
Black and white bend, every dog lands at your feet
Through your love, I see the world in a new way and I believe that anything is possible for us.
When you’re next to me
Your presence is all I need to feel happy and content.
When I’m lying next to you
Being close to you brings me peace and happiness.
I feel moonbeams burn, I see rainbows turning to gold
Through your love, I see the beauty in the world and I believe that anything is possible.
I hear Angels play, I see sweeter days, I see rivers wind through the end of time
Through my love for you, I see a beautiful future full of hope and wonder.
I see hatred fall from the highest hill
Through our love, I see all negativity and hatred disappear from the world.
I see God’s good grace shining in your eyes, that’s what I see
Through your eyes, I see all the goodness in the world and I am filled with hope and happiness.
When you’re next to me
Your presence is all I need to feel happy and content.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EUGENE LEVY
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@AR-ce2mw
Can we just appreciate Catherine O'Hara's mad harmonizing skills. Love her!! She seems like a genuinely, lovely, human.
@bigzach1000
What about her autoharp playing?
@Laurel_Ellenstreet
Love it when the higher voice sings the lower part.
@boudica3356
Funniest woman in comedy
@edwardpaddock2528
Her little sister is a recording artist, after all.
@davevanfunk8917
She really nailed Sylvia Fricker’s (of Ian and Sylvia) harmony and vocal style.
@JoeHuman
I full stop, 100%, unironically, absolutely adore this song.
I'm a legit Mitch & Mickey fan.
@danomalley2473
Yeah, this movie is a gem in every way. But the thing I keep coming back to is the quality of the songs. The stereotyping really works as smart, subtle satire. But the real magic is that all the tunes aren't just poking fun, they all work as sincere, actual folk tunes of the highest order. Some real genius throughout this whole film.
@chrisjovanovic2321
Yeah, this soundtrack is on almost daily while I'm cooking or cleaning. REALLY wish O'Hara and Levy would have done a full album around the time of this film!
@JiveDadson
This is not just a simple 8 bar tune with a chorus. Eugene Levy wrote the song, and it is very cleverly constructed.