Next to You
Southside Johnny/Asbury Jukes Lyrics
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But I still take that one sweet ride
Baby, when I can
The same old faces I despise
Coming 'round here tellin' lies
Sayin' they understand
I'm trying to make it, baby, but it's no good
I wouldn't give the satisfaction even if I could
Well there's nothing that I wouldn't do
There's nothing that I wouldn't do
There's nothing that I wouldn't do
To get next to you
The money came, the money went
And all the time, baby, we knew it wouldn't last too long
You spent your life on easy street
Well that's one game I never beat
You know, on me it always looked so wrong
You can't walk away, baby, without getting scarred
I want it so badly, I'm trying too hard
Well there's nothing that I wouldn't do
There's nothing that I wouldn't do
There's nothing that I wouldn't do
To get next to you
You say there's nothing left to believe in
That somehow it wasn't meant to be
Oh don't you believe in me?
Oh, baby, there is nothing that I wouldn't do
There's nothing that I wouldn't do
There's nothing that I wouldn't do
To get next to you
Oh, I gotta get next to you, girl
Baby, I gotta get next to you
Honey there's nothing, nothing I wouldn't do
Oh, baby, I got to, got to, got to get next to you, girl
The lyrics to Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes' song "Next To You" convey themes of perseverance, desperation, and longing. The singer is struggling to move past the pain caused by the same old places and faces, but still finds himself returning to them on occasion. He acknowledges that he is trying to make it, but is met with no success. Despite this, he remains determined to get next to the person he desires, willing to do anything to make it happen.
The second verse speaks to the idea that money does not equate to happiness, and often leads to a sense of emptiness. The singer's desire for this person outweighs his fear of getting hurt or scarred emotionally. Throughout the song, he conveys his unwavering devotion and willingness to do whatever it takes to be close to this person.
Overall, "Next To You" is a heartfelt and emotional ballad that showcases Southside Johnny's powerful vocals and the Asbury Jukes' soulful sound. It speaks to the universal themes of longing and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
The same old places hurt inside
The familiar surroundings are causing emotional pain
But I still take that one sweet ride
Despite the pain, there is still one activity that brings joy
Baby, when I can
When there is an opportunity
The same old faces I despise
Dislike for the familiar people and their behaviors
Coming 'round here tellin' lies
Dishonesty from the familiar people
Sayin' they understand
Making claims of comprehension that are false
I'm trying to make it, baby, but it's no good
Efforts to succeed are failing
I wouldn't give the satisfaction even if I could
Refusal to let those who caused pain have the satisfaction of knowing it
Well there's nothing that I wouldn't do
Extreme measures are required
To get next to you
To be close to the person who brings joy
The money came, the money went
Money was gained and quickly lost
And all the time, baby, we knew it wouldn't last too long
Awareness of the fleeting nature of financial success
You spent your life on easy street
Living a life of leisure
Well that's one game I never beat
Unable to achieve financial success
You know, on me it always looked so wrong
Seeing others succeed when it is not possible for oneself
You can't walk away, baby, without getting scarred
The relationship has caused emotional damage that will remain
I want it so badly, I'm trying too hard
Desperately striving for what is wanted
You say there's nothing left to believe in
Feeling hopeless and without faith
That somehow it wasn't meant to be
Belief that things are predetermined
Oh don't you believe in me?
Asking for faith in the artist
Oh, baby, there is nothing that I wouldn't do
The desperation to succeed is boundless
I gotta get next to you, girl
Must be close to the source of joy
Baby, I gotta get next to you
Reiteration of the need to be close to the person bringing joy
Honey there's nothing, nothing I wouldn't do
Emphasis on the limitless willingness to take extreme measures
Oh, baby, I got to, got to, got to get next to you, girl
There is a driving urgency to be close to the source of joy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVEN VAN ZANDT
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