Next To Me Lyrics

Lyric discussion by idrawbert 

Cover art for Next To Me lyrics by Ghoti Hook

i think it's about a guy (joel, maybe?) who was cheated on a bunch of times before and has trouble trusting the girl he loves. it's frustrating the both of them and ruining their relationship. as can be seen in verse 2.

"and will i listen and watch you fade away" will he listen to his thoughts and let his worries ruin the relationship?

"Or can I wake up And trust you when you say" or can he trust his girlfriend when she says that she loves him?

verses 1 and 3 would make me believe that maybe all he wants is for his girlfriend to hold him and tell him that she loves him.