Next to You
Steve Hillier/Bebel Gilberto Lyrics
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And summer's fall
Time is just a whisper
In a waterfall
Forever now
Forever now
Every road I wander
Next to you
Be still my love
And close your eyes
Don't say a word
No how's or whys
Everything I need, within me
All the dreams I've dreamed, are true
And all the starry skies, inside me
When I'm next to you
The lyrics of the song Next To You by Steve Hillier/Bebel Gilberto describe the feeling of finding solace and contentment in the presence of a loved one. The changing seasons of winter and summer serve as a metaphor for the fleeting nature of time, which is compared to a whisper in a waterfall. Despite the ebb and flow of time, the singer feels a sense of permanence and belonging. Every road they wander brings them back to the person they love, who is symbolized by the phrase "next to you."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the power of being close to the one you love. The singer urges their partner to be still and close their eyes, to forget about the past and future, and to simply exist in the present moment together. The line "everything I need, within me" suggests that the singer has found completeness within themselves, but the presence of the loved one enhances and magnifies that feeling. The dreamy, romantic language used throughout the song conveys the sense of wonder and awe that comes from being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
So winter's come
The season of winter has arrived
And summer's fall
The season of summer has ended
Time is just a whisper
Time passes quickly and without notice
In a waterfall
Like water flowing, time moves steadily and quickly
Forever now
In this moment, time stands still
Forever now
This moment is eternal
Every road I wander
No matter where I go
Brings me back here
I always end up back in the same place
Next to you
Being close to you
Be still my love
Stay calm and relaxed, my love
And close your eyes
Don't look around or focus on anything else
Don't say a word
There's no need to speak
No how's or whys
No questions or explanations
Everything I need, within me
I already have everything I need
All the dreams I've dreamed, are true
The things I've hoped for have come to pass
And all the starry skies, inside me
I feel complete and fulfilled
When I'm next to you
Being close to you is what makes me whole
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Bebel Gilberto, Didi Gutman, Marius De Vries
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