Next to Me is off of her debut album entitled Our Version of Events, released in 2012. This song has a hint of gospel to it but it's a song about a woman who knows she has a good man. A man that won't stray, get high, or out running the streets, he instead will be next to her. Great subject matter and the song is dominated by her voice. It's pretty much stripped down to just her voice, piano, and drums. That allows her voice to shine, and it does just that.
She's been around for awhile, writing songs for other artists in her native England so she's not new to the game. Just remember the name because soon she'll be everywhere over here, and giving another Brit songstress a run for her money. Enjoy!
Just recently heard this one myself and really enjoyed her upbeat and positive focus. The subject of a "good man" is rarely heard except in the context of "where are they" and "I want one." Very nice to hear a woman shout out with pride how she's got a good man next to her! I know how she feels. :-)
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