The Nearness of You
101 Strings Orchestra Lyrics


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Its not the pale moon that excites me
That thrills and delights me, oh no
Its just the nearness of you

It isn't your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation, oh no
Its just the nearness of you
When you're in my arms and I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams come true

I need no soft lights to enchant me
If you'll only grant me the right




To hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night the nearness of you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 101 Strings Orchestra's "The Nearness of You" convey a sense of longing that arises from being close to someone you love. The singer seems to be captivated by the mere physical presence of their partner, for it is this proximity that makes them feel so alive. The first verse establishes this idea quite clearly: the singer isn't interested in the romantic associations of the moon, but rather the fact that their partner is nearby. This is further emphasized in the second verse, where the singer notes that it isn't the content of their partner's speech that excites them, but rather the feeling of being close to them.


However, the song isn't just about the pleasures of physical proximity. The chorus hints at deeper emotional bonds that are forged in these moments. When the singer is holding their partner, "all [their] wildest dreams come true." This suggests that there is something transformative about these moments of intimacy - they allow us to connect with another person on a level that goes beyond the purely physical.


Overall, "The Nearness of You" is a song about the incredible power of proximity - whether it's the moon, conversation, or a loved one, the simple act of being close to something can awaken our deepest longings and desires.


Line by Line Meaning

Its not the pale moon that excites me
The sight of the moon cannot match the excitement I feel when I'm near you.


That thrills and delights me, oh no
The moon may be beautiful but it does not compare to the thrill and delight I feel when I'm close to you.


Its just the nearness of you
It's the mere presence of you that brings me such joy and happiness.


It isn't your sweet conversation
It's not just the words you say to me that make me feel this way.


That brings this sensation, oh no
It's the feeling of being near you that causes this sensation within me.


Its just the nearness of you
It's just being near you that creates this overwhelming feeling in me.


When you're in my arms and I feel you so close to me
When I hold you in my arms, feeling you so close to me, it's a dream come true.


All my wildest dreams come true
It's a feeling of pure bliss when I'm holding you, as my deepest desires have all been fulfilled.


I need no soft lights to enchant me
I don't need any fancy settings or romantic gestures to be enchanted by you.


If you'll only grant me the right
All I ask is for your permission.


To hold you ever so tight
I want to wrap my arms around you tightly.


And to feel in the night the nearness of you
I want to experience the joy of being near you day and night.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Ned Washington

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LoveTheOConnor

Such a beautiful version of this one, Jim! I love all the pictures of Ms. Swarthout and from the movie. I haven't seen that one yet, and will be watching for it. Thanks so much for sharing, this brightened my day! Have a wonderful Easter weekend, my friend :))

Jymster46

Hi, Heather! I love the song and I love this version too. Thank you so much for watching it and for your wonderful comments, they have made my day! Wishing you a wonderful Easter weekend as well!
Jim

markie polo

How sad that the brain numb youth of today cannot appreciate the beauty of melody.  Gorgeous...thank you!

Jymster46

I sure hope there are some of the younger generation out there that can find joy in music like this. Thank you so much for listening to it!
Jim

dsanw

Very beautiful video, it's  a pleasure to watch and listen, thank you Jim.
Have a Happy Easter for you and your family dear Jim. Best wishes, Uli 

Jymster46

I'm so happy you enjoyed this one and you are very welcome. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch, listen and comment. Best wishes to you and yours too...and a very Happy Easter my friend!
Jim

Gary Mouneu

This is My mothers classic tunes, early 60.s she died at 38 years old of cancer, I miss too much, I was ten years old

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