He commands the addressee not to leave him. It peaked at #26 on the UK singles chart in 1985, then later in the year it went to #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. The song also went to #1 on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart in September of that year, remaining on top for two weeks.
Music video;
The song’s music video shows the four band members in colorful attire "playing" toy or non-functional instruments, against a plain white background and floor. The camera makes a series of rolling, panning, and swooping shots.
Be Near Me
ABC Lyrics
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(That's right)
(That's right)
(That's right)
(That's right, that's right)
Be near me, be near
Be near me, be near
Ever had that feeling, almost broke in two
Said that you were leaving, like you do, you do
All my dreams came true last night, all my hopes and fears
All my dreams came true once more, in tears, in tears
Be near me, be near
Be near me, be near
Be near
Never had that feeling until I first met you
Never felt like kneeling, now I do, yes I do
All my dreams came true last night, all my hopes and fears
All my dreams came true once more, in tears, in tears
Be near me, be near
Be near me, be near (Right)
(That's right)
(That's right)
(That's right, that's right)
(That's right)
The message is perfectly simple, the meaning is clear
Don't ever stray too far and don't disappear
No don't disappear
Be near me, be near (Right)
Be near me, be near (That's right)
Be near me, be near (That's right)
Be near me, be near (That's right)
(What's your reputation) Ecstasy
(What's your destination) Next to me (That's right)
The song "Be Near Me" by ABC is a romantic ballad that speaks to the longing and connection that people feel towards one another. The lyrics are simple, but the message is powerful: be near me, don't disappear, and don't stray too far. The song starts with the singer addressing the listener, telling them to come closer and stay by their side. The lyrics then delve into the idea of a relationship that almost broke apart, with the person they loved leaving. However, their dreams came true once more and the tears they shed were a sign of happiness rather than sadness.
The chorus repeats the message of being close, as the singer expresses their love and need for the other person. The song highlights the transformative power of love, as the singer sings about how they never felt like kneeling until they met their loved one. The song suggests that being close to someone gives life meaning and purpose, and that losing that connection is devastating. The song ends with a plea for the other person to stay, asking them about their reputation and destination before emphasizing that they want them to be next to them.
Overall, "Be Near Me" is a beautiful love song that conveys the power of connection and the longing for intimacy. It speaks to the human need for love and companionship, and reminds us that relationships are important for our emotional wellbeing.
Line by Line Meaning
Be near me, be near
The desire for the subject of the song to be close by and to never stray too far or disappear.
Ever had that feeling, almost broke in two
The feeling of heartbreak and despair when someone threatens to leave.
Said that you were leaving, like you do, you do
The subject of the song has a pattern of saying they are leaving, causing heartbreak and despair.
All my dreams came true last night, all my hopes and fears
The subject had an emotional experience where everything they hoped and feared came true and they cried tears of joy and sadness.
Never had that feeling until I first met you
The subject has never experienced such intense emotions until they met the person they are singing about.
Never felt like kneeling, now I do, yes I do
The subject is confessing that they are deeply in love and willing to be vulnerable and submissive for the person they are singing about.
The message is perfectly simple, the meaning is clear
The message of the song is straightforward and easy to understand.
Don't ever stray too far and don't disappear
The subject is reiterating their desire for the person they are singing about to stay close and not leave.
(What's your reputation) Ecstasy
The subject is asking about the reputation of the person they are singing about, implying that they are known for causing extreme excitement.
(What's your destination) Next to me (That's right)
The subject is asking where the person they are singing about is headed, and expressing the desire for them to be next to them. They then affirm their desire with 'That's right.'
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARK WHITE, MARTIN FRY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MRF1983
@gloriaelenaimperatore4222 I was born in '83, but I experienced enough of the 80s to miss it.
I have two brothers who are 6 and 9 years older than me and whatever they were into or did, I was right there for it.
I'm grateful for their influence on me, otherwise I would've missed out on practically everything that was happening at the time.
I miss the summers spent together at our family's cabin, Air Force squadron picnics, sitting in the living room with my brothers and watching music videos on MTV., my brothers reading their comic books to me and our younger sister, going trick or treating in Air Force Base housing, watching Star Trek the Next Generation on Saturday nights together.
I always thought that when we all grew up that we'd all have kids of our own and they'd be close with each other like we all were together and with our cousins. Not how life went, but when I listen to songs like this I'm taken back to how we all were then and it makes me smile to myself.
@patrickstocks3986
The message is perfectly simple
The meaning is clear
Don't ever stray too far
& don't disappear
No don't disappear
Ever had the feeling almost broke in 2?
Said that you were leaving like you do you do?
All my dreams came true last night
All my hopes & fears
All my dreams came true once more
In tears in tears
Be near me
Be near
Be near
Never had that feeling until I first me you
Never felt I like kneeling now I do, yes I do
All my dreams came true last night
All my hopes & fears
All my dreams came true once more
In tears in tears
Be near me
Be near
Be near
What's your reputation?
Ecstasy!
What's you destination?
Next to me
@missprofe
My dear brother said this recently: The 1980s was a better decade for music than many people acknowledge. I agree. ABC was one of my favorite groups.
@tedtan6449
Underrated Song...
@James-if3kc
Literally everyone says this in the comments section on every single 80s video on youtube. Your brother is not special.
@stevedavenport1202
@@James-if3kc Because it is true
@James-if3kc
@@stevedavenport1202 What I was saying is that EVERYONE praises 80s music now, so it's not "underrated" like this giuy said.
@maxsmart9116
@@James-if3kcHe never claimed his brother was special. Take a chill pill.
@kev3d
God's favorite decade.
@buddylove346
Be Near Me by ABC is a perfect example of the great music we had in the 80's, there was so much new music being released so fast you could not keep up with it all at the record store but soon you would hear it on the radio. We were overwhelmed like a tidal wave. If you got to grow up in the 50's through the 80's YOU were blessed!
@theuglynovember
Lol I dunno kind of nicer to live now cause I can listen to all of this great music but also enjoy modern medical care and a reduction in criminalization of homosexuality (which is important because ABC made me gay)
@rachelshaw757
yup!