Next To You
Of Rust Bone Lyrics
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When I′m next to you
I feel so cold and overexposed
When I'm next to you
I feel so weak, I can hardly speak
When I′m next to you
I feel so scared and underprepared
When I'm next to you
'Cause′ it feels so frightening
My chest starts tightening
Hits me like a bolt of lightening
No, I′ve tried, I can't fight it off
I′ve started shaking
With every move I'm making
And every breath I′m taking
And now I'm breaking down in your arms
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
I wonder if you see my insecurities
I try to hide behind
I couldn′t keep my cool, don't think I had you fooled
Darling do you mind? Oh oh
'Cause′ it feels so frightening
My chest starts tightening
Hits me like a bolt of lightening
No, I′ve tried, I can't fight it off
I′ve started shaking
With every move I'm making
And every breath I′m taking
And now I'm breaking down in your arms
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
And now I′m in the dark sleeping as I walk
Don't leave me behind
Now I feel the cold cut right to my bones
I'm shivering inside, oh ooh
I feel so scared and underprepared
When I′m next to you
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
And now I′m in the dark sleeping as I walk
Don't leave me behind
Now I feel the cold cut right to my bones
I′m shivering inside, oh oooh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
'Cause′ you've come so far now
I wonder if you let your guard down
What would we find?
The song "Next to You" by Of Rust and Bone is about the feelings of fear, insecurity, and vulnerability that arise when the singer is close to the person they love. The song describes the physical reactions of the singer, including chest tightening and shaking, as well as their mental state of feeling frightened and underprepared. Despite attempts to hide their insecurities, the singer wonders if the person they love can see through their facade. The chorus repeats the description of physical and emotional reactions, ultimately leading to a breakdown in the arms of the loved one.
The song's verses build the listener's understanding of the singer's internal struggle by describing the physical and emotional reactions to being near the loved one. The use of imagery, such as "hits me like a bolt of lightning" and "shivering inside," paints a vivid picture of the singer's experiences. The chorus then serves as a release of these pent-up feelings, culminating in the breakdown in the arms of the loved one. The final lines of the song, "You've come so far now, I wonder if you let your guard down, what would we find?" imply that the singer hopes the loved one will reciprocate their vulnerability and demonstrate the possibility of deeper intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel so scared and underprepared
When I'm next to you
I feel overwhelmingly nervous and unready in your presence.
I feel so cold and overexposed
When I'm next to you
I feel exposed and vulnerable, as if my emotions are on display.
I feel so weak, I can hardly speak
When I'm next to you
I feel powerless and unable to express myself around you.
'Cause it feels so frightening
My chest starts tightening
Hits me like a bolt of lightning
No, I've tried, I can't fight it off
I've started shaking
With every move I'm making
And every breath I'm taking
And now I'm breaking down in your arms
Being close to you is scary and overwhelming, causing physical and emotional reactions that I can't control.
I wonder if you see my insecurities
I try to hide behind
I couldn't keep my cool, don't think I had you fooled
Darling do you mind? Oh oh
I worry that you can see through my attempts to hide my flaws, and I wonder if you still accept me despite them.
And now I'm in the dark sleeping as I walk
Don't leave me behind
Now I feel the cold cut right to my bones
I'm shivering inside, oh ooh
I feel lost and alone without you, and being without you makes me feel physically and emotionally cold.
'Cause you've come so far now
I wonder if you let your guard down
What would we find?
I am curious about what would happen if you were to let down your walls and truly reveal yourself to me.
Writer(s): Adam Mark Burridge, Robbie Jarvis, Sam Bullot, Sam Mccarthy
Contributed by Daniel H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.