Owens formed the indie rock group Celestial Shore with bassist Greg Albert and drummer Max Almario in the late aughts, and they released a series of EPs and singles beginning in early 2011. Their debut long-player, 10x, arrived in 2013, and was followed by 2014's Enter Ghost, both on the Hometapes label. In the meantime, Owens appeared as a guest on other bands' albums, including playing guitar and keyboards for Palehound and Here We Go Magic, and began as a house engineer at Figure 8.
Next To You
sam evian Lyrics
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I just wanna be next to you
Wanna be next to you
I can′t fight the world's battles
I just wanna be next to you
Wanna be next to you
I did but it tore me up
And I don't know anymore
And this life is such a mystery
But I don't feel so fucked up
As long as I′m next to you
So many people
Watch how they fall
So many good ones
Can′t be who they are
So many people
Are fading away
So many people
Can't make it today, no
Days go by and I′ll never know
I'll never have words to explain what is going on
Guns are pointed at everyone
But together we′re better off
I wanna be next to you
So many people
Watch how they fall
So many good ones
Can't be who they are
So many people
Are fading away
So many people
Can′t make it today, no
But I'm with you
But I'm with you
Yeah, I′m with you
You
You
The overall theme of "Next to You" by Sam Evian is the desire to find solace and comfort in human connection, despite the hardships and uncertainties of life. The first two lines of the song, "I can feel your shadow, I just wanna be next to you," establish this theme. The singer feels a sense of safety and protection being next to someone they care about. They acknowledge that they can't fight all the battles of the world, but as long as they have someone to be with, they can find peace.
In the next verse, the singer declares that they no longer have any country but being unsure of what that means exactly. This could be interpreted as feeling lost or disconnected in their life. They then reflect on how mysterious life is and that it can be overwhelming at times, but as long as they have someone next to them, it's manageable. The bridge highlights how difficult it can be to stay true to oneself in this world, but when it feels like everyone is fading away or cannot make it through tough times, being together gives people strength.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel your shadow
I can sense your presence and influence, even if physically you are not near me.
I just wanna be next to you
All I desire is to be physically close to you.
Wanna be next to you
I yearn to be near you.
I can’t fight the world's battles
I am not able to handle the world's problems alone.
I don't have any country
I don't have a place where I truly belong.
I did but it tore me up
I had a place I thought I belonged to, but it caused me emotional pain.
And I don't know anymore
I am lost and don't know where to find a sense of belonging.
And this life is such a mystery
Life is full of unknowns and unanswered questions.
But I don't feel so fucked up
Even though life is confusing, being near you makes it bearable and less overwhelming.
As long as I'm next to you
Being physically close to you is what brings me comfort and stability in life.
So many people
There are many individuals in the world, including myself.
Watch how they fall
People sometimes fail, stumble, or struggle in life.
So many good ones
There are countless people who have great potential and positive qualities.
Can't be who they are
Despite their positive traits, societal pressures or personal obstacles hold them back from fully expressing themselves.
Are fading away
Some individuals are losing hope or giving up on their dreams and aspirations.
Can't make it today, no
Some people are struggling to get through each day and face various challenges.
Days go by and I'll never know
Life is short and fleeting, and some things will remain unknown or unexplained.
I'll never have words to explain what is going on
There are some facets of life that are beyond our comprehension and ability to articulate.
Guns are pointed at everyone
There are many threats and dangers in the world that pose a risk to all individuals.
But together we're better off
Despite the potential dangers, being together and supporting each other makes us stronger and more able to face challenges.
But I'm with you
I am here by your side.
Yeah, I'm with you
I want to be near you and support you through life's ups and downs.
You
The individual being addressed, who the singer wants to be close to and support.
Writer(s): Samuel Griffin Owens
Contributed by Evelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@elmakim478
Everything is magic. The lyrics - the best poetry. i'll never have words to explain how amazing this is
@urbanvoices3046
It's that tipe of song that make you sure that there must exist much more than just 100 billions of different Universes.
Kazu's voice is always always enchanting ❤️
@l92910
absolutely incredible song, will never forget the first time I heard it
@thalianov.viv.1452
I could listen to this song all my life every day, it's beautiful.
@maryallisonmusic615
This is incredible. I am so grateful I found this music. Truly ahead of its time.
@EyssyLopez
Hermosa canción!! Cada que la escucho, mi mente viaja a aquel lejano 2018; comenzaba el invierno, el viento soplaba y una brisa fría pasaba por mi rostro, yo caminaba por esas calles oscuras, mi mente iluminaba mi camino recordando su rostro, no me sentía tan jodido porque ella estaba conmigo.
Han pasado mucho tiempo y aun la recuerdo como la primera vez, y aunque ella ya no esté conmigo, siempre viajará conmigo por esas calles oscuras, quizá con la esperanza de encontrarla de nuevo…
@danielhaim7887
Beautiful.
@fallprecauxionsmusic
this is downright heavenly. bravo, team!
@bedmodel
I am sure you’re doing very well at what you do. I feel that this song should be more well known. It is sooooo good Sam ❤️. Thank you for this and all the rad music you put out into the cosmos. I did see a really cool unexpected nod from chrome sparks’s spotify playlist. Blessings from the midwest
@eljovenencantador1838
Amazing song! Can’t stop listening