Music Recommends: Need to be Next To You by Leigh Nash

There will be a time, especially in girl’s life, that when it comes to entering a relationship self denial is definitely present. For the 2000 film Bounce, Leigh Nash of Sixpense none the richer sang the theme song Need to be next to you.

Perfect for the mending hearts and those that wishes to love again (and also for those who can’t seem to get over past loves that hinders their bloom for another—geez!!!) Leigh Nash’s song, plus the movie, is a good treat.

It may be last 2000 yet this feel good music which incorporates good lyrics and melody still can get that heart beat racing for romance. We have all given ourselves the denial to get into that loving feeling. At times past experiences in family or former flings get us into thinking that enough is enough yet let’s face it: this song can definitely change a person’s mind.

A good song is usually composed of truth: this song is what I would say a wake up for those who have locked themselves from reality (and that include me) that there is still something better than the past. A background check on every person always has this experience and everyone who has gone through it and passed with flying colors will surely agree that denying oneself the right to be happy with the person who has made them grow.

The song was composed by American songwriter, Dianne Warrem, for Leigh Nash’s debut single. It was recorded while Leigh was still in the mainstream of her band Sixpense None the Richer whose popular songs include Kiss Me and She’s All That. The song was included in the soundtrack of Don Roos’ 2000 film Bounce which fits perfectly well to the story.

It talks about giving oneself a chance to love again, to feel alive, and to be real. And even if you really can’t relate to it, the feel-good beat of the music is something worth listening to anyway. There’s no denying that it is a people finder—searching for those who have lost their courage on loving and risking.