This talented trendsetter is a proven writer, singer, arranger, performer, and producer. A native of Chicago, Aaron's vision is to unveil a new face in the music industry. While preparing to release his first solo project, he desires to open doors for other artist who just need an opportunity.
Aaron has appeared on The Jay Leno Show with artists such as Nelly, Avant, Akon, and Jazzy Pha. He's worked with Smokie Norful on the Celebration of Gospel and appeared on Yolanda Adams' "Day by Day" DVD Recording.
As a songwriter, Aaron has been featured on Mario's multi-platinum "Turning" Point Album for the single entitled, Here I Go Again". He has worked and gleaned from such great writers and producers as Warryn Campbell, Harold Lilly, Ramsey Lewis, Nephew, Tyrese, Michelle Williams, Eric Dawkins, and Making the Band 4 just to name a few.
Nothing makes a better foreground singer than being a strong background singer, and if you follow Aaron's career you will find him in every genre of music today: Christine Aguilera, Smokie Norful, Yolanda Adams, Kevin Vasser, and Bridgett Campbell. This is just a small glimpse into some of his accolades as an artist.
Aaron believes that his music is a breath of fresh air, and others would agree using terms like "refreshing" and "easy listening" to describe what they've heard. The sign of true musicianship is that of one who can create not a new sound, but a culture of music that is non exclusive and yet consistent to the times. Aaron is at the forefront of making sure it does just that.
The Music of Aaron Sledge has a unique & definitive purpose, and though it entails much it can be summed up in just a short brief statement.
The mission of the music is to RESCUE & RECOVER those that are lost, those that have been wounded, and to those that feel that they have exhausted every avenue in changing their lives."
"The sound of the music could be referred to as oxygen music giving life or giving breathe to a new genre of music giving hope
Closer
Aaron Sledge Lyrics
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Trying not to upset you,
And I'm just being careful,
With everything that I say and do,
I don't wanna do anything if it's not approved,
Cause you're my gold and my mission,
My every intention is you...
What I gotta do to please you,
If it means giving all myself,
I gotta do, just to get next to you,
I gotta do...
You know I need to be,
Want to be,
Gotta be,
Closer to you,
Is this what I need to do,
I don't know how can I ever say,
That I'll please you,
Oh lord it's not about me no more
I need to be,
Want to be,
Gotta be
Closer to you
(It's what you called me to,
It's what you expect me to)
I don't know exactly what
You would do if you were in my shoes
I'm gonna be closer to you
Hmm hmmm closer to you...
Ooh ooh
Hmm hmmm closer to you...
As I inch my way
Closer to your will I can't wait
(Noo noo)
It seems the closer I get,
Father you seem so far away
(So far away)
But I will keep pressing cause I have to,
Crawling cause I want you
Reaching cause I need you
(Reaching cause I need you)
I'm not ever gonna stop cause I love you
(Oh lord)
And if I had to
I couldn't find nobody to replace you
Lord I can't go anywhere if you're not there
Lord I can't speak a word if I don't hear you clear
I'm just saying
Lord I want be close to thee,
Every hour, every day I need thee,
So draw me near, near to you,
I gotta be,
Close to thee,
Closer than most,
Cause I need you, closer than close,
Cause I need to feel you breathe on me,
Lord, breathe...
The lyrics of Aaron Sledge's song Closer express the deep desire of the artist to be closer to God, to be in alignment with His will and to follow His mission. He speaks of being careful, watching his steps and being mindful of his words and actions, all to please the divine. He sees his every intention as a representation of his devotion to God and he yearns to do whatever it takes to be closer to Him. The artist acknowledges the challenges and the obstacles along the way but he is willing to keep pressing, crawling, and reaching. His love for God is pure and unyielding and he states that he cannot find anyone to replace the Almighty.
The song uses powerful metaphors to convey the idea of closeness to God. The artist refers to himself as inching his way closer to God's will, crawling, and reaching for Him. The repetitive refrain of "I need to be, want to be, gotta be closer to you" reinforces the message of the song and creates a sense of urgency.
Overall, the lyrics of Closer are a heartfelt expression of the artist's faith and his desire to be in harmony with God's will. The song is an invitation to trust in a higher power, to connect with the divine and to experience the joy of being at one with the universe.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes I'm just watching my step,
I am being cautious and trying not to upset you
Trying not to upset you,
I do not want to do anything to make you angry or unhappy
And I'm just being careful,
I am taking care to not make any mistakes
With everything that I say and do,
I am considering every action and word before I do or say it
I don't wanna do anything if it's not approved,
I will not do anything without your consent or approval
Cause you're my gold and my mission,
You are my goal and my reason for living
My every intention is you...
Every thought, action, and intention I have is focused on you
So what I'm gonna do is do,
I will do whatever it takes
What I gotta do to please you,
To make you happy, I will do what is necessary
If it means giving all myself,
I will give my all to make you happy
I gotta do, just to get next to you,
I will do whatever I can to be close to you
You know I need to be,
It is essential for me to be
Want to be,
I have a strong desire to be
Gotta be,
It is a must for me to be
Closer to you,
In close proximity to you
Is this what I need to do,
I am questioning if this is the right thing to do
I don't know how can I ever say,
I am not sure how to express myself
That I'll please you,
That I will make you happy
Oh lord it's not about me no more
It is not about me, it is all about you
It's what you called me to,
This is what you asked of me
It's what you expect me to)
This is your expectation of me
I don't know exactly what
I am not certain
You would do if you were in my shoes
I do not know how you would react if you were in my situation
I'm gonna be closer to you
I will get closer to you
As I inch my way
Slowly but surely
Closer to your will I can't wait
I am eagerly anticipating following your will
It seems the closer I get,
The closer I get to you
Father you seem so far away
I feel distant from you
But I will keep pressing cause I have to,
I will continue to pursue you since it is necessary
Crawling cause I want you
I will do whatever I can to be with you
Reaching cause I need you
I will put in effort to be close to you because I need you
I'm not ever gonna stop cause I love you
I will never stop trying to be close to you because I love you
And if I had to
Even if it is difficult
I couldn't find nobody to replace you
I will never find anyone else like you
Lord I can't go anywhere if you're not there
I cannot function without your help
Lord I can't speak a word if I don't hear you clear
I cannot communicate without your guidance
Lord I want be close to thee,
I want to be near to you
Every hour, every day I need thee,
I need you all the time
So draw me near, near to you,
Please bring me close to you
I gotta be,
I need to be
Close to thee,
Near to you
Closer than most,
Closer than almost anyone else
Cause I need you, closer than close,
I require you to be even closer than close
Cause I need to feel you breathe on me,
I need to feel your presence very close to me
Lord, breathe...
Lord, I request your help and guidance
Writer(s): James David Washington, Eric Hudson
Contributed by Evan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.