Notably, Abdul has released three studio albums so far: Forever Your Girl (1988), Spellbound (1991), and Head Over Heels (1995). Subsequent to that, she has for the most part been on a musical hiatus.
After her initial period of success, Abdul suffered a series of setbacks in her professional and personal life, until she found renewed fame and success in the 2000s as a celebrity judge on the television series American Idol (2001-2009).
In 2011, it was revealed that she would judge on the new show created by former partner in crime Simon Cowell, along with Island Def Jam owner L.A. Reid, and former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger. After the success of the show's first season however, Abdul, Scherzinger, and their host Steve Jones were fired by the staff.
In 2000, she co-wrote "Spinning Around", a dance-pop track intended to be the lead single off her new album. The album never materialized and "Spinning Around" was given to Kylie Minogue as a single. The song became highly successful and re-launched Minogue's career, as it was intended to do for Abdul, and reached #1 in numerous countries.
According to her official website, Abdul is working on a new album that is reportedly scheduled for release by the end of 2008. Her first single from the album Dance Like There's No Tomorrow was released March 11, 2008 and is also featured as the opening track in the multi-artist compilation album Randy Jackson's Music Club, Volume One.
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Next To You
Paula Abdul Lyrics
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The sparkle in your eyes
Showed me that
We were meant to be
In love
Sharing our fantasies
You touched me
Then we kissed
That love was so strong
It didn't take too long
To learn
Love will go on and on
Love's an everlasting bond
When I'm next to you
Our love flows through
I can't explain
What you do
When I'm next to you
I feel brand new
I love you for
All the things you do
Can't deny
The feelings deep inside
Our hearts and minds
Love is alive
It's true
I'm so into you
I love you
When I'm next to you
Our love flows through
I can't explain
What you do
When I'm next to you
I feel brand new
I love you for
All the things you do
You know when I'm all alone
And you're so far away
I wish that you were here
Holding me
And I find myself thinking
Of how it would be
Knowing you're with me
I love the way I feel
about you
And I know that our love is true
When we're together, the spark in your eyes and the way you touch me make me feel like we were meant to be in love. The connection we have is strong and hasn't taken long to develop into an everlasting bond. When we're next to each other, our love flows through us, and it's hard to explain the feelings in words. Being next to you makes me feel brand new and loved for all the things you do.
Our love is deep inside our hearts and minds, and it's true that I'm so into you. Even when you're far away, I can't help but wish that you were holding me. Thinking about how it would be if you were here with me makes me feel the love even more. I know that what we have is real, and I adore the way I feel about you.
Overall, the song is about the unique connection and love shared between two people and the special feelings that come with being next to each other. The lyrics express the depth of emotions felt by the singer and how those emotions are magnified when they are physically close to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
When we met
The moment I met you.
The sparkle in your eyes
Your eyes showed me a spark of attraction towards me.
Showed me that
Made me realize that.
We were meant to be
We were destined to be together.
In love
With romantic feelings towards each other.
Sharing our fantasies
Sharing our dreams and desires with each other.
You touched me
Your physical touch meant a lot to me.
Then we kissed
Our feelings grew stronger when we shared our first kiss.
I could not believe
It was hard for me to accept.
That love was so strong
The intensity of our love was unfathomable.
It didn't take too long
We quickly realized.
To learn
To understand it better.
Love will go on and on
Our love will continue to last forever.
Love's an everlasting bond
Our love is a bond that will never break.
When I'm next to you
Being with you.
Our love flows through
Our love is palpable.
I can't explain
I am unable to articulate.
What you do
How you affect me.
When I'm next to you
Being with you.
I feel brand new
I feel renewed and refreshed.
I love you for
I love you because of.
All the things you do
Everything about you.
Can't deny
Cannot ignore.
The feelings deep inside
The intense emotions I feel.
Our hearts and minds
Our emotional and mental states.
Love is alive
Our love is still present and strong.
It's true
It is a fact.
I'm so into you
I am deeply attracted to you.
You know when I'm all alone
When I am by myself.
And you're so far away
When you are not physically with me.
I wish that you were here
I desire your presence.
Holding me
Embracing and comforting me.
And I find myself thinking
I start to contemplate.
Of how it would be
Imagining how our time together would be.
Knowing you're with me
Being aware that you are always by my side.
I love the way I feel
I love how happy and content I feel when I am with you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, KENDAL STUBBS D/B/A SEYMOUR STREET MUSIC
Written by: DIAVALLAN N FEARON, ROHAN N FULLER, MARLON LU'REE WILLIAMS
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