Be Near You
B.R.A.M. Lyrics
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Love will swing you back this way
Life without you here with me
Ain't the same without you G
Baby hear me, I never meant to hurt you
Baby come and talk to me
Let me know what's on your mind
You're running from me all the time
Baby hear me, I never meant to hurt you
I only wanted you to be happy
You to have the best of things
To be down with me, baby
'Cause your lovin', it's so good
You're giving me the run-around
Thought our love was going down
Baby don't you know
That I'm down until the day I die
Baby hear me, never meant to hurt you
Now you know I'll never do anything to hurt you
'Cause baby I love you
Every night and day I pray
Your love returns
Oh I'd give my life
If it would only make you happy
[Notorious B.I.G]
Sittin' reminiscin' on when you started dissin'
Spittin' in faces in public places
Rolexes with faces had you chipper for months
Made some dough, did some shows, now you're starting to front
Smokin' blunts on the veranda with Amanda
She's fillin' your head with he said, she said
Poppa doin' this, Poppa doin' that
But don't tell him I said it 'cause my Jeep might get wetted
Forget it, go on take her word like the Koran
Y'all stay friends, I'll stay and smoke Phil Benzs
Honeysuckle sets, Biggie secret pyjama sets
You were the Reebok vandal, now you were Chanel sandals
I made you, why would I play you?
Think about it while the streets you roam
It's all peas and crispies in the fridge when you get home
[Chorus]
You to be, be happy
You to have the best of things
Baby everything you want it for baby
You to be down with me
So give me that ass back baby
'Cause your lovin' is so good, so damn good, babe
Everyday and night I pray love will swing you back this way
Life without you here with me ain't the same without you G
[Chorus]
The lyrics of B.R.A.M.'s song To Be Near You express a deep longing for a lost love to return. The singer is asking for forgiveness and pleading for the partner to talk to them about their feelings. The emotional weight of the lyrics is accentuated by the repetition of the phrase "Everyday and night I pray" which suggests a persistent, desperate hope. The singer also acknowledges their mistakes and expresses a desire to make amends. However, the partner seems reluctant to reconcile, which creates tension and frustration.
The second part of the song features a rap verse by Notorious B.I.G. The verse delves into the relationship dynamics between two lovers, focusing on the issue of trust. B.I.G. expresses his distrust towards his partner, who has been spreading rumors and gossiping about him. He implies that their communication has broken down and that they are drifting apart. The contrast between the smooth R&B vocals of the main part and the hard-hitting rap flow of the guest verse creates an interesting juxtaposition of styles.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt plea for a lost love to return and a reflection on the challenges of maintaining a healthy relationship. The lyrics highlight the importance of communication and trust and show how easily misunderstandings and rumors can destroy even the strongest bonds.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday and night I pray
I hope that your love will come back to me, and I pray for it every day and every night.
Love will swing you back this way
I hope that love will bring you back to me, just like a pendulum swinging back in my direction.
Life without you here with me
My life is incomplete without you here by my side, and everything feels empty and meaningless.
Ain't the same without you G
Life is never the same without you, my dear, and everything just feels off and incomplete.
Baby hear me, I never meant to hurt you
Listen to me, my love, and know that I never intended to cause you pain or heartache in any way.
Baby come and talk to me
Please, my dear, come and speak with me so we can clear the air between us and be together again.
Let me know what's on your mind
Tell me everything that's been on your mind, and let's work through whatever issues are keeping us apart.
Every time I see you
Whenever I catch a glimpse of you, my heart leaps, and I feel an overwhelming sense of longing and desire.
You're running from me all the time
But you always seem to be avoiding me or running away, and it breaks my heart and makes me feel helpless.
I only wanted you to be happy
All I ever wanted was for you to be happy and fulfilled, even if that meant without me in your life.
You to have the best of things
I wanted nothing but the best for you, and I wished for you to have everything you could ever want or need.
To be down with me, baby
I hoped that you would choose to be with me always, through thick and thin, and be down for the ride.
'Cause your lovin', it's so good
Your love is incredibly powerful and amazing, and it fills me with joy and passion every day.
You're giving me the run-around
It seems like you're avoiding me or leading me on, and I can't figure out what's really going on between us.
Thought our love was going down
I thought that our relationship was falling apart, and I was afraid that we were drifting apart forever.
Baby don't you know
Don't you understand that you're the most important thing in my life, and I can't live without you?
That I'm down until the day I die
I'll always be here for you, no matter what, and I'll never give up on our love, even if it hurts me in the end.
Now you know I'll never do anything to hurt you
I want you to know that I'll never intentionally harm you or cause you any pain, and my love for you will always endure.
'Cause baby I love you
I love you more than anything in the world, and my heart beats for you and you alone.
Your love returns
I hope and pray that your love will come back to me, and that we can be together again.
Oh I'd give my life
I'm willing to do anything to make you happy, even if it means giving up my own life or sacrificing everything I have.
If it would only make you happy
My only desire is to see you smile and feel fulfilled, and I'll do anything to achieve that goal.
Sittin' reminiscin' on when you started dissin'
I'm sitting here, lost in memories of when our love started to fall apart, and it's tearing me apart inside.
Spittin' in faces in public places
I remember how you used to lash out and insult me in front of others, and it was humiliating and painful for me.
Rolexes with faces had you chipper for months
I bought you expensive gifts and symbols of my love, but it seemed like they only made you happy temporarily, and you always wanted more.
Made some dough, did some shows, now you're starting to front
Once we became successful and famous, it felt like you were trying to act differently or show off, and it made me feel like our love was changing.
Smokin' blunts on the veranda with Amanda
I remember seeing you with other people, smoking, and enjoying yourself, and it made me feel like I wasn't enough for you.
She's fillin' your head with he said, she said
I started to hear rumors about you from other people, and it made me feel like you were lying to me or hiding something from me.
Poppa doin' this, Poppa doin' that
I heard that your dad was involved in some shady business, and I felt like it was affecting our relationship and your behavior.
But don't tell him I said it 'cause my Jeep might get wetted
I don't want to get in trouble or cause any issues, so please keep this between us and don't spill any secrets that could cause problems.
Forget it, go on take her word like the Koran
Don't worry about it, just listen to what she says and believe her, even if it contradicts what I've told you in the past.
Y'all stay friends, I'll stay and smoke Phil Benzs
Just keep being friends with her, and I'll stay here and spend my days smoking and trying to forget about all this pain and heartache.
Honeysuckle sets, Biggie secret pyjama sets
But no matter how hard I try, memories of our love and the little moments we shared still haunt me, and I can't stop thinking about them.
You were the Reebok vandal, now you were Chanel sandals
I remember when you used to be wild and rebellious, but now you seem to be more preoccupied with luxury and status symbols.
I made you, why would I play you?
I don't understand why you would want to hurt me or play games with my emotions, especially since I've done so much for you and helped you get where you are.
Think about it while the streets you roam
But I hope that you'll come to your senses and realize how much I love you and how important our relationship is to me, even as you wander the streets alone.
It's all peas and crispies in the fridge when you get home
No matter what happens, my love for you will endure, and I'll always be here waiting for you, ready to comfort and care for you when you return home.
So give me that ass back baby
So please, my love, come back to me and be with me again, and let's rekindle the passion and love we once shared.
'Cause your lovin' is so good, so damn good, babe
Because your love is so powerful and intoxicating, and it fills me with joy and happiness, even in the darkest of times.
You to be, be happy
All I've ever wanted is for you to be happy and fulfilled, and I'll do anything to make that happen, even if it means letting you go.
Baby everything you want it for baby
I want to give you everything you've ever wanted or dreamed of, my love, and make all your hopes and wishes come true.
You to be down with me
I want you to choose to be by my side, to support me and love me, just like I'll always be here for you, through thick and thin.
Your lovin' is so good, so damn good, babe
Your love is so intense and powerful, and it fills me with joy and passion every moment of every day.
Everyday and night I pray love will swing you back this way
I want you to come back to me so badly that I pray for it every day and every night, hoping that fate will bring us back together.
Life without you here with me ain't the same without you G
Without you in my life, everything feels incomplete and empty, and I can't imagine going on without you, my dear.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT S KELLY, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marcelo Chagra
Esta película de Drácula es insuperable, por varias razones:
Ninguna otra es tan oscura.
Ninguna tiene un castillo tan tenebroso y fascinante al mismo tiempo.
Ninguna otra tiene una música tan evocadora y encantadora.
Ninguna otra tiene un Drácula tan elaborado (Gary tuvo que hacer tres Dráculas distintos. Uno, fiel a la iglesia primero. El segundo, uno ya entregado al mal. Y el tercero, el Drácula completo una vez que se encuentra con Mina).
Ninguna otra tiene la intro apócrifa (prólogo) más genial de cualquier libro que se haya escrito. Coppola (en realidadJames V. Hart), da una razón a todo lo que Drácula representa, y tranquilamente pudo ser parte de la novela original.
Hay cantidad de escenas que son memorables. Por ejemplo el prólogo, que en vez de ser explícita, la guerra se muestra de manera teatral. Es de apabullante belleza.
El ritual de la absenta con toques de ASMR es otra genialidad de Coppola.
El cine como novedad de su tiempo.
No es perfecta. Para serlo, debería salir una versión "Director's Cut" incluyendo más escenas del castillo, pues esas imágenes están filmadas. Una pena que no se incluyeran.
No me canso de verla.
Félix Marqués
This is the best staging of Dracula at his castle I have ever seen. The way everything bends around Dracula's will, as if the castle was partially located within his mind…
Count Volkihar
I couldn't have said better myself
A°A
Such an interesting insight.
The castle can be considered a carachter (not to mention it acts way better than Keanu Reeves), so I'd say it reacts to Dracula like a servant would react to their master. Another way of reading it is that the castle represents the way the surrounding world reacts to Dracula's presence: through the movie is always underlined that he is a creature repelled by Nature herself, so I guess it would be a logic consequence.
Tree Herder
Well this was back when they actually tried to make good movies.
jj a
Wooh🙆♂️😃
Rob Walsh
I like how Gary Oldman's performance gave us so many different sides to Dracula. The heroic knight, the charming young nobleman, the decadent old vampire lord, etc.
david black
The shot of his eye when he recognizes the cross is one of my favorite shots in the movie. Up until then he is poised as a civilized and reserved old man who even tempts himself with the taste of blood, but his true identity as a vicious member of the undead came forward when he recognized the gold emblem that represents his sworn mortal enemy. Brilliant creativity from Coppola.
Susie Q
Pretty sure his recoiling from the mirror is his true identity coming forward, but go crazy.
david black
@Susie Q His reaction to the cross relates more to why he became a vampire in the first place in relation to the first scene where he denounces god.
Anupam Keshav
The best Dracula movie of all times!
Creepy..poetic..and haunting!