Hailing from New Hampshire in the northeastern United States, singer-songwriter Bill Morrissey wrote about everyday life on the fringes, both geographical--e.g., fading mill towns, railyards, prisons--and interpersonal--e.g., instant infatuation with an unknown woman at a bar. He sometimes didn't so much sing as croak, but his understated, weathered voice blended well with the unsentimental, toughened characters in many of his songs. It just fits. His songs ranged from slow and contemplative ("Off-White," "Man From Out of Town," "Hang Me, Oh Hang Me") to midtempo and keenly observant ("Barstow," "Long Gone,") and occasionally whimsical ("Live Free or Die," "Party at the U.N."). His songs' characters and lyrics favor hard-won realism over sentimentality, casting a wary eye on the past as they negotiate a mostly uncertain present. Recommended for fans of keenly observational, almost literary contemporary "folk" music.
Inside
Bill Morrissey Lyrics
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I just can't get close enough to you
Because I love you so much
You and I are as close as two is two three
And we're growing closer together
We found that magic seed, better than love
And it will grow forever and ever
(CHORUS):
Every day love grows (every day love grows)
Deeper and deeper
I just want to get inside of you
Oh, I wanna be more than a part of you
'Cause loving you the way that I do
(Repeat 1st verse) [2x]
Our love is like a house on a firm foundation
That's standing on solid ground
We build a wall of love and trust all around us
And no one can tear it down
(CHORUS)
(REPEAT 1ST VERSE)
Seems like I just
Can't get close enough to you
Because I love you so much
(CHORUS)
(REPEAT 1ST VERSE)
Seems like I just (seems like I just)
Can't get close enough to you
Because I love you so much
Seems like I just
Can't get close enough to you (to you)
Because I love you so much
Seems like I just
Can't get close enough to you
Because I love you so much
[2x]
Seems like I just
Can't get close enough to you
Because I love you so much
It seems like I just
Can't get close enough to you
Because I love you so much
The song "Inside" by Bill Morrissey is a romantic love song that expresses the depth of one's love and desire to be as close as possible to their partner. The lyrics talk about the feeling of never being able to get close enough to the loved one, because the love is so intense. The opening lines set the tone for the entire song: "Sometimes it seems like I just can't get close enough to you Because I love you so much."
The song compares the relationship between the two lovers to something greater than love - a "magic seed" that will grow forever and ever. The chorus repeats the message of the song, with the lyrics "Every day love grows Deeper and deeper I just want to get inside of you Oh, I wanna be more than a part of you 'Cause loving you the way that I do." The final verse reinforces the strength of the couple's love, symbolized by a house built on a firm foundation that cannot be torn down by anyone.
Overall, the song "Inside" is a testament to the depth and passion of true love, and the desire to be as close as possible to the loved one. It is a beautifully written and heartfelt song that captures the essence of intense romantic love.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes it seems like
I just can't get close enough to you
Because I love you so much
Despite my love for you, I feel like I'm not close enough to you.
You and I are as close as two is two three
And we're growing closer together
We found that magic seed, better than love
And it will grow forever and ever
Our love is strong and growing stronger, sustaining us and giving us hope for the future.
Every day love grows (every day love grows)
Deeper and deeper
I just want to get inside of you
Oh, I wanna be more than a part of you
'Cause loving you the way that I do
My love for you intensifies every day, and I desire to be intimately connected with you in body, soul, and spirit.
(Repeat 1st verse) [2x]
The first verse is repeated for emphasis, highlighting the significance of the message.
Our love is like a house on a firm foundation
That's standing on solid ground
We build a wall of love and trust all around us
And no one can tear it down
Our love is secure and unshakeable because we have built it on a foundation of trust and built a strong barrier around it against outside interference.
(CHORUS)
The chorus reiterates the message of the song, emphasizing the strong love that the singer has for the object of their affection.
(REPEAT 1ST VERSE)
The first verse is repeated again, driving home the central theme of the song.
Seems like I just
Can't get close enough to you
Because I love you so much
Despite my efforts, I still feel like I can't get close enough to you because my love is so strong.
(CHORUS)
The chorus repeats again, celebrating the ever-growing love between the artist and the object of their affection.
(REPEAT 1ST VERSE)
The first verse is repeated one final time, emphasizing the enduring nature of the artist's love.
Seems like I just (seems like I just)
Can't get close enough to you
Because I love you so much
The singer reiterates their feelings of intense love and desire to be closer to the object of their affection.
Seems like I just
Can't get close enough to you (to you)
Because I love you so much
Despite their best efforts to be close, the artist still feels like they are not close enough to the one they love.
[2x]
Seems like I just
Can't get close enough to you
Because I love you so much
The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, highlighting the enduring, passionate love that the singer feels.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: ALBERT GOODMAN, HARRY MILTON RAY, HENRIETTA GOODMAN, LEE WALTER
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