Next to You
The Police
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I can't stand it for another day When you live so many miles away Nothing here is gonna make me stay You took me over, led me far away I sold my house I sold my motor, too All I want is to be next to you I'd rob a bank Maybe steal a plane You took me over Think I'm goin' insane What can I do All I want is to be next to you What can I do All I want is to be next to you I've had a thousand girls or maybe more But I've never felt like this before But I just don't know what's come over me You took me over, take a look at me What can I do All I want is to be next to you What can I do All I want is to be next to you All I want is to be next to you All I want is to be next to you All I want is to be next to you So many times I used to give a sign Got this feeling, gonna lose my mind When all it is is just a love affair You took me over baby, take me there What can I do All I want is to be next to you What can I do All I want is to be next to you What can I do All I want is to be next to you What can I do All I want is to be next to you All I want is to be next to you All I want is to be next to you All I want is to be next to you {What can I do} All I want is to be next to you All I want is to be next to you All I want is to be next to you All I want is to be next to you...
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Written by: Gordon Sumner
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10 facts about this song
Band Composition"Next to You" is a song by the band, The Police, which features Sting, who is the primary vocalist. The band also includes Stewart Copeland on drums and Andy Summers on guitar.
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Album FeatureThe song "Next to You" is included in their debut studio album, "Outlandos d'Amour," which was released in 1978.
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Genre ClassificationThe "Next to You" song falls under the genres of new wave, reggae rock, and punk rock, displaying the versatile music style of The Police.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Sting, whose real name is Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner.
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Live Performances"Next to You" is popular during The Police's live performances. Concert versions of the song often include extended instrumental jams by the band.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Next to You" since its release, including the American rock band, The Offspring, and American musician, Adam Levine.
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Next to You" In MoviesThe song was used in the 2000 film "Charlie's Angels" during the motocross scene, introducing it to a new generation of listeners.
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Album SuccessThe album "Outlandos d'Amour," featuring "Next to You," peaked at No. 6 on the UK Albums Chart and at No. 23 on the US Billboard 200, indicating the substantial success The Police attained with this album.
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Special EditionA live version of "Next to You" was included on the 2003 Special Edition reissue of the band's fourth album, "Ghost in the Machine."
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Song Themes"Next to You" embodies themes of possessive love and fixation, which is a recurring topic in many of Sting's songs.
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