Sit Next to Me
Foster the People
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And it's over, it's over I'm circling these vultures Got me praying and it's hunger Feeling something rotten Last time I saw you said "What's up?" And pushed right through Then I tried to catch you But we're always on the move And now it's over, we're sober Symptoms of the culture And the night ain't getting younger Last call's around the corner Feeling kinda tempted And I'm pouring out the truth Just fading out this talk is 'cause now all I want is you, I'm saying Come over here sit next to me We can see where things go naturally Just say the word and I'll part the sea Just come over here and sit next to me And I'll take you high, high Well I ain't frontin' my intention Got your man outlined in chalk It's a midnight intervention Got no plans to make it stop Last time I saw you said "Do you wanna keep the light?" But I'm here to tell you I'm not trying to change your mind It's alright, ooh, it's alright, ooh Yeah, come over here and sit next to me We can see where things go naturally Just say the word and I'll part the sea Just come over here and sit next to me And I'll take you high, high, high, high It's alright It's alright Yeah, it's alright Yeah, it's alright So come over here and sit next to me We can see where things go naturally Just say the word and I'll part the sea Just come over here and sit next to me, ooh It's alright
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Written by: Johnnie Newman, Joshua Abraham, Lars Stalfors, Mark Derek Foster, Oliver Elliot Goldstein
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Song Release"Sit Next to Me" was released on July 14, 2017, by Columbia Records, as part of Foster the People's third album, "Sacred Hearts Club."
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Commercial SuccessThe song achieved notable commercial success, peaking at number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
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Genre Classification"Sit Next to Me" is characterized by an indie pop and neo-psychedelia sound, marking a departure from the alternative rock of Foster the People's previous work.
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Video FormatsTwo versions of the music video were released, an official video and a 'stereoscopic' version, which is a 3D-like version of the video.
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User-Generated ContentOne of the music videos is composed entirely of user-generated content, incorporating video clips of fans dancing to the song.
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SongwritingThe song was written by the band's lead vocalist, Mark Foster, along with band members Isom Innis, Josh Abraham, Lars Stalfors, and Oliver Goldstein.
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Airplay AchievementIt became the band's first number one hit on Billboard's Adult Alternative Songs airplay chart.
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Critical ReceptionCritics often praised the catchy melody of the song, citing its infectious rhythm and impressive lyrical quality.
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Track LengthThe song has a full duration of 4 minutes and 5 seconds.
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Remix VersionThe remix version of "Sit Next to Me" was done by Israeli musician Asaf Avidan.
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Usage in Media"Sit Next to Me" was used in the soundtrack of the popular Netflix series, "Atypical."
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Platinum StatusThe song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying over one million units sold.
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Experience in Live PerformancesFoster the People has often performed this song in their live concerts, with notable performances at music festivals such as Coachella.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics explore themes of longing, friendship, attraction, and unrequited love, articulated through a narrative storytelling technique.
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Song InspirationIn our interviews, Mark Foster has mentioned that the song was inspired by his observations of human connection and interpersonal relationships.
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