How far out have I got to move?
Oh, I’ve gotta get next to you (Oh)
But you’re so far away (Oh I dig, I dig)
Searching for a heart another world away (I should probably say a couple words)
How far out have I got to move? (Oh)
Oh, I’ve gotta get next to you
But you’re so far away (Oh, oh, oh)
Searching for a heart another world away (Just listen)
I’m still waitin’ here, how soon can you make it here?
Hope that you will make it clear
Hate when you’re away from here
Said I hate when you’re away from here
So far away, countin’ the days, until you get here
Wait until you get here
Yes, you’ve been missed baby
But it’s fine, I’m okay
How much longer could it take?
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Oh, I’ve gotta get next to you)Yes, I gotta get next to you
(But you’re so far away) Yes, I gotta get next to you
(Searching for a heart another world away) You’re alright
How far out have I got to move?
(Yeah) Oh, I’ve gotta get next to you
But you’re so far away (Oh yeah, ayy)
Searching for a heart another world away (Oh, ooh, woah, ooh)
How far out have I got to move?
Oh, I’ve gotta get next to you
But you’re so far away
Searching for a heart another world away
Yeah, yes I’d wait up for you
I don’t mean to rush you
But the rush I get touchin’ you is
Somethin’ else, baby, and loving you is (Loving you is intoxicating)
Ayy, thank God I found you
Just be around you, and I
You’re tired of doing this, baby
But it’s fine, I’m okay
How much longer could it really take?
Oh no
(How far out have I got to move?) Yeah, uh
(Oh, I’ve gotta get next to you) Yes, I gotta get next to you
(But you’re so far away) Yes, I gotta get next to you
(Searching for a heart another world away)
(How far out have I got to move?)
Oh, I’ve gotta get next to you, but you’re so far away (You take my love for granted, baby, leave them alive then stranded)
Searching for a heart another world away (Oh, ooh woah, ooh)
(How far out have I got to move?) Yeah
(Oh, I’ve gotta get next to you) Yes, I hope you make time, baby make time
(But you’re so far away)
(Searching for a heart another world away)
(You’re all I)
Yes, I hope you make time, baby make time
(You’re all I)
Longing and Distance: The Heart of “Next To You”
In “Next To You,” Bryson Tiller lays bare the struggles of loving someone who feels worlds away. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of yearning, with the repeated question, “How far out have I got to move?” capturing the emotional distance between two hearts. Tiller’s vulnerable delivery enhances the sense of urgency and longing, as he expresses the pain of waiting and the hope that his lover will “make time” to bridge the gap. The song’s chorus is a soulful plea for intimacy, reflecting a universal desire to be close to someone who matters deeply, despite physical or emotional barriers.
Waiting for Connection
Throughout the track, Tiller’s words echo the anxieties of waiting—counting days, feeling the absence, and cherishing the moments together. The lyrics suggest a push and pull between patience and impatience, as the narrator wrestles with the challenges of love at a distance. The line “loving you is intoxicating” underscores the magnetism between the two, making the separation all the more intense.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bryson Tiller
- Release Year: 2024