Although Bryant was never Atlantic Starr's only lead singer -- Wayne and David Lewis also provided their share of lead vocals -- she was a major asset. So it came as quite a disappointment when she left Atlantic Starr in 1984 to pursue a solo career. But all was not lost. The talented Barbara Weathers was hired as a replacement and 1985's As the Band Turns -- Atlantic Starr's first post-Bryant album and sixth album overall -- found the outfit unveiling a smaller lineup that consisted of Weathers, the Lewis Brothers, and Phillips. Sudderth, Daniels, Archer, and Carroll were all gone, but despite those personnel changes, Atlantic Starr was still distinctive and recognizable. As the Band Turns, which contained the major hit "Secret Lovers," turned out to be Atlantic Starr's last album for A&M; in 1987, they moved to Warner Bros. and fared well with the album All in the Name of Love and the smash hit "Always." A syrupy adult contemporary ballad, "Always" reflected the Lewis Brothers' desire to have the type of crossover success that Whitney Houston and Lionel Ritchie had been enjoying in the '80s; they got their wish when "Always" soared to number one on both the pop and R&B charts.
After All in the Name of Love, Weathers left the band to pursue a solo career and was replaced by Porscha Martin, who was featured on 1988's We're Movin' Up. Martin was around for a few years before being replaced by Rachel Oliver (Atlantic Starr's fourth female vocalist) in the early '90s. Atlantic Starr's relationship with Warner Bros. ended after 1991's Love Crazy, and in 1994, the band recorded one album for Arista: Time. That album was a commercial disappointment and the single "I'll Remember You" only made it to the fifties on Billboard's R&B and pop singles charts. Time (which was David Lewis' last album with the band) found a fifth female singer, Aisha Tanner, replacing Oliver. And when 1999's Legacy was distributed by the small, independent Street Solid label, Atlantic Starr unveiled yet another lineup -- one that consisted of two Lewis Brothers (Wayne and Jonathan) as well as Oliver (who had returned and replaced Tanner) and a new male singer named DeWayne Woods. Although Legacy received very little attention, Atlantic Starr hung in there and was still performing for die-hard fans when the 21st century arrived.
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Atlantic Starr Lyrics
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Closer than most
I just see so much in you
And I want a better view
I want to look deeper into you, yeah
Let’s get closer, well, well
Closer than close
Closer than most, well, yeah
Totally involved, well
You make my whole world revolve, yeah
Well, it feels so right
And I know I’m hooked for life
Infinite, endlessly, yeah
If you wanna know how long our love will last
This universe will pass, baby, yes, it will
Oh, that’s how long, that’s how strong
I’ll be lovin’ you, baby
Let’s get closer, hey, hey, yeah
All wrapped up in love, baby, baby
Well, I know I can’t recall
When I wanted to give my all
All of my love, yeah
Let’s get closer, mmm, yeah
Closer than close
Let’s get closer
Closer than most
Yeah, yeah, ooh, ooh
Mmm, yeah
If you wanna know how long our love will last
This universe will pass, baby, yes, it will
Oh, that’s how long, that’s just how strong
I’ll be lovin’ you, baby
Let’s get closer, closer, well
Closer than close, mmm, hmm
Let’s closer, so much closer, baby
Closer than close, mmm, hmm
Let’s get closer, oh, mmm
Closer than close, so close
Let’s get closer, I just see so much in you
Closer than close, and I want a better view
Let’s get closer, oh yeah
Closer than most, closer, closer, closer
Let’s get closer, hey, hey
Closer than close, closer, yeah
Let’s get closer, oh, closer than close
The lyrics of "Closer Than Close" by Atlantic Starr speaks about a deep and profound relationship that is more than just physical. It is about two individuals who have a strong emotional connection and want to explore each other's personalities further. The lyrics of the song express the desire to get closer spiritually and emotionally. The lines, "I just see so much in you and I want a better view. I want to look deeper into you, yeah" highlights the craving to understand the person more and have a more meaningful connection.
The song implies that the relationship between the two people is infinite, and nothing can separate them. The line, "if you wanna know how long our love will last, this universe will pass, baby, yes, it will" is deeply moving, implying that love transcends time and space. The song emphasizes that the love between the two people is strong, lasts longer and is unbreakable.
In conclusion, this song has become an absolute classic of the 80s era of music. It's profound lyrics and soothing melody struck a chord with people, and it remains a favorite to this day. Its message of love transcending everything is something everyone strives for.
Line by Line Meaning
Closer than close, well
I am so close to you, much closer than any other person, friend, or family member.
Closer than most
In fact, I am closer to you than most people could ever be.
I just see so much in you
I have come to recognize many positive qualities that you possess.
And I want a better view
I want to deepen my understanding of you and learn even more about who you are.
Let’s get closer, well, well
Let us come even closer, to a point where we can share everything with one another.
Closer than close
Our connection will be so strong, and we will be closer than any other two people could be.
Totally involved, well
I am fully immersed in our relationship, every part of it.
You make my whole world revolve, yeah
Your presence in my life is so important that everything else seems to revolve around you.
Well, it feels so right
Our relationship is perfect, and it feels like it is meant to be this way.
And I know I’m hooked for life
I am so deeply committed to you that I can never imagine a life without you.
Infinite, endlessly, yeah
Our love will last forever, without limit or end.
If you wanna know how long our love will last
If you ever wonder how long our love will remain this strong and constant,
This universe will pass, baby, yes, it will
I can promise you that our love will outlast even the universe itself.
Oh, that’s how long, that’s how strong
That's how long and strong our love will be, forever and always.
I’ll be lovin’ you, baby
My love for you will never waver, and I will always be here for you.
All wrapped up in love, baby, baby
Our relationship is like a warm, comforting blanket that surrounds and envelopes us.
Well, I know I can’t recall
It's difficult for me to remember a time before you, or a time when my love for you was any less.
When I wanted to give my all
From the moment I met you, I knew that I wanted to give you everything I have.
All of my love, yeah
I want to give you every ounce of my love and devotion, for all time.
Mmm, yeah
(vocalization)
Let’s get closer, oh yeah
Let us deepen our connection even further, so that we are truly inseparable.
Closer than most, closer, closer, closer
We will become so close that we won't be able to tell where one of us ends and the other begins.
Let’s get closer, hey, hey
Let's become even closer to each other, so that we'll always be together in every moment.
Closer than close, closer, yeah
Our closeness will be unparalleled, and we'll always be there for each other when it matters most.
Let’s get closer, oh, closer than close
We will keep reaching to be as close as we possibly can, always striving for more intimate and deeper connection.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROD DAVIES, SIMON LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nboykinjr
This is our wedding song and we have been married since July 1987. We have a house and two children. Both college grads, one from Morehouse and our daughter from Cornell, Ivy leagues.
What a blessing we made it through and we are emptinesters falling in love again like in the beginning date nights. ❤❤❤
@dariuswalker4542
Congratulations on your lifetime journey together
@sharonbrooms7271
Congratulations FAMILY!
@StephanaB
🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🙏🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗✨💝💝💝 Beautiful and Amazing God Bless
@reverande180
What a beautiful story! My parents got married in November ‘89 and also had this as their wedding song. It truly is a beautiful song. Cheers to you and your family! May you both continue to have a lovely life together! ❤
@ellakersey1214
If you didn't hear this song at a wedding in 1987, you weren't at a wedding! 😅
@amyabreu8434
I still love this song after all these years. So beautiful and meaningful.
@quentinparhiala9415
So do I
@wandacoleman9664
Me too
@CatLover-23
True & Agree