Next to Me
Imagine Dragons
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Something about the way that you walked into my living room Casually and confident lookin' at the mess I am But still you, still you want me Stress lines and cigarettes, politics and deficits Late bills and overages, screamin' and hollerin' But still you, still you want me Oh, I always let you down You're shattered on the ground But still I find you there Next to me And oh, stupid things I do I'm far from good, it's true But still I find you Next to me (next to me) There's something about the way that you always see the pretty view Overlook the blooded mess, always lookin' effortless And still you, still you want me I got no innocence, faith ain't no privilege I am a deck of cards, vice or a game of hearts And still you, still you want me Oh, I always let you down You're shattered on the ground But still I find you there Next to me And oh, stupid things I do I'm far from good, it's true But still I find you Next to me So thank you for taking a chance on me I know it isn't easy But I hope to be worth it (oh) So thank you for taking a chance on me I know it isn't easy But I hope to be worth it (oh) Oh, I always let you down (I always let you down) You're shattered on the ground (shattered on the ground) But still I find you there Next to me And oh, stupid things I do (stupid things I do) I'm far from good, it's true But still I find you Next to me (next to me)
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Written by: Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Alexander Grant
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Song Composition"Next to Me" is a song recorded by American rock band Imagine Dragons. This track combines rock, pop, and electronic elements to deliver a soulful, emotional song.
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Release DateThe song was first released on February 21, 2018, as a single on the reissue of their third studio album “Evolve.”
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Lyrics CompositionThe song's lyrics were penned down by band members Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, and their native producer Alex Da Kid.
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Production"Next to Me" was produced by Alex Da Kid who has worked with the band on numerous other songs.
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Chart SuccessThe song managed to reach number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 4 on Billboard's Adult Top 40 chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Next to Me," directed by Mark Pellington, was released on March 13, 2018. Notably, the video is more of a short film that lasts approximately 11 minutes.
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Plot of the VideoThe video features band lead Dan Reynolds sentenced to death following a murder incident, who ultimately escapes prison to be with his wife.
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Song's Theme"Next to Me" stands as a love song where the lead singer expresses his deep imperfections and the feeling of getting someone who loves him despite them.
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Live performanceImagine Dragons performed "Next to Me" live for the first time during their show in Antwerp, Belgium, on February 22, 2018.
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Awards and RecognitionAlthough it didn't win any prestigious awards, "Next to Me" was positively received by audiences and critics, further solidifying Imagine Dragons as powerhouse performers in the music industry.
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