Close to Me
Before You Were Punk Vol.1 and Vol.2 Lyrics
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Has been gone a while
But it's not an illusion
The ache in my heart
Is so much a part of who I am
Something in your eyes
Took a thousand years to get here
Took a thousand years, a thousand years
Hold me close
Hold me close and don't let me go
Hold me close
Like I'm someone that you might know
Hold me close
The darkness just lets us see
Who we are
I've got your life inside of me
Iris, Iris
Once we are born
We begin to forget
The very reason we came
But you I'm sure I've met
Long before the night
The stars went out
We're meeting up again
Hold me close
Hold me close and don't let me go
Hold me close
Like I'm someone that you might know
Hold me close
The darkness just lets us see
Who we are
I've got your life inside of me
Iris, Iris
The stars are bright
But do they know
The universe is beautiful but cold
You took me by the hand
I thought that I was leading you
But it was you made me your man
Machine, I dream where you are
Iris standing in the hall
She tells me I can do it all
Iris wakes to my nightmares
Don't fear the world
It isn't there
Iris playing on the Strand
She buries the boy beneath the sand
Iris says that I will be the death of her
It was not me
Iris, Iris
She said free yourself to be yourself
If only you could see yourself
Free yourself to be yourself
If only you could see
The lyrics of Before You Were Punk's song "Close To Me" from Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 bring forth a deep reflection on love, loss, and the profound connection between two souls throughout time. The opening lines speak of a longing for a missing presence, symbolized by the star that has vanished but whose absence is very real. The pain in the heart is described as an integral part of the person's identity, suggesting that the experience of loss has shaped who they are.
The verses then delve into the concept of eternal love transcending time and space. The mention of something in the eyes that took a thousand years to arrive implies a deep soul connection that has spanned centuries. The plea to hold close and the acknowledgment that the darkness reveals our true selves showcase the intimacy and vulnerability shared between the singer and their beloved.
The reference to meeting long before the stars went out hints at a timeless bond that surpasses mere mortal existence. The repetition of "Iris" throughout the song can be seen as a symbol of clarity, understanding, and perhaps even rebirth. The connection between Iris and the singer seems to go beyond the physical world, with Iris guiding and empowering the singer through their fears and uncertainties.
The closing lines contain a poignant exchange between Iris and the singer, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and acceptance. The idea of freeing oneself to truly be oneself and the longing for the other to see this true self speak to a profound desire for authenticity and understanding in the relationship. The complex dynamics of love, loss, self-discovery, and connection are intricately woven throughout the lyrics, creating a tapestry of emotions and reflections on the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
The star that gives us light
The source of inspiration and guidance in our lives
Has been gone a while
Has been absent for a long time
But it's not an illusion
It is not a trick of the mind
The ache in my heart
The deep emotional pain I feel
Is so much a part of who I am
Is a fundamental aspect of my identity
Something in your eyes
A sense of familiarity in your gaze
Took a thousand years to get here
Took a long journey to reach this point
Something in your eyes
A connection that spans centuries
Took a thousand years, a thousand years
Spanning millennia of history
Hold me close
Embrace me tightly
Hold me close and don't let me go
Keep me safe and secure
Hold me close
Maintain our intimate connection
Like I'm someone that you might know
As if we have known each other for lifetimes
Hold me close
Remind me of our bond
The darkness just lets us see
Adversity reveals our true selves
Who we are
Our authentic selves
I've got your life inside of me
Our intertwined destinies
Iris, Iris
The symbolism of a flower associated with hope and faith
Once we are born
From the moment of birth
We begin to forget
We lose touch with our origins
The very reason we came
The purpose of our existence
But you I'm sure I've met
Certain of our prior connection
Long before the night
Long preceding the present time
The stars went out
The guiding lights vanished
We're meeting up again
Reuniting once more
The stars are bright
The luminous celestial bodies
But do they know
Are they aware
The universe is beautiful but cold
Harsh realities of existence
You took me by the hand
Guided me through challenges
I thought that I was leading you
Mistaken belief in my control
But it was you made me your man
You empowered me to grow
Machine, I dream where you are
Reflections on our shared experiences
Iris standing in the hall
Symbolic figure present in my thoughts
She tells me I can do it all
Encouragement to overcome obstacles
Iris wakes to my nightmares
A protective presence in difficult times
Don't fear the world
Stay strong amidst challenges
It isn't there
Illusions of danger
Iris playing on the Strand
Memory of carefree moments
She buries the boy beneath the sand
A sense of loss and nostalgia
Iris says that I will be the death of her
Fearing the impact of past mistakes
It was not me
Accepting responsibility for actions
She said free yourself to be yourself
Encouragement to embrace authenticity
If only you could see yourself
Recognize the value within
Free yourself to be yourself
Break free from external expectations
If only you could see
Realize your potential
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL DAVID HEWSON
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