Close To You
伊藤君子 Kimiko Itoh Lyrics

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Why do birds suddenly appear?
Every time you are near
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you

Why do stars fall down from the sky?
Every time you walk by
Just like me, they long to be

Close to you

On the day that you were born
And the angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true

So they sprinkled moon dust
In your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue
That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you

On the day that you were born
And the angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true

So they sprinkled moon dust
In your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue
That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you

Just like me, they long to be
Close to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Close to You" by Kimiko Itoh express a deep longing and admiration for someone special. The opening lines ponder the sudden appearance of birds whenever the person is near, emphasizing the magical effect the person has on the singer. This is followed by questioning why stars fall whenever the person walks by, further emphasizing the person's celestial, almost magical qualities.

The song then explains that on the day the person was born, the angels got together to create a dream come true. They sprinkled moon dust in their hair and starlight in their eyes, giving the person an otherworldly beauty that attracts not just the singer, but all the girls in town. The repeated refrain of "Just like me, they long to be close to you" serves to heighten the emotion and desire the singer feels towards this person.

Line by Line Meaning

Why do birds suddenly appear?
What is it about your presence that draws the attention of the birds?

Every time you are near
Whenever you're close, the birds come close too.

Just like me, they long to be
Similar to me, the birds also want to be near you.

Close to you
They want to be in your vicinity.

Why do stars fall down from the sky?
What causes the stars to descend from the sky?

Every time you walk by
Whenever you pass by, the stars start to fall.

Just like me, they long to be
Similar to me, the stars also want to be close to you.

On the day that you were born
The day of your birth

And the angels got together
The angels united.

And decided to create a dream come true
They resolved to make something ideal happen.

So they sprinkled moon dust
They cast powdered moon fragments.