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1) Carl Anderson (born Carlton Earl Anderson on 27 February 1945; died 23 February 2004) was an American singer, film and theatre actor.
2) Carl Anderson is an American singer-songwriter based in Nashville.
1) Carl Anderson (born Carlton Earl Anderson on 27 February 1945; died 23 February 2004) was an American singer, film and theatre actor. He is probably best known for his portrayal of Judas Iscariot in the Broadway and film versions of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
As a recording artist, Anderson signed with Motown Records in 1972. Several of the most recognizable albums to be released in the 1970s would bear the mark of Anderson, including his work with Stevie Wonder on his double album, Songs in the Key of Life. He released albums throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
2) Carl Anderson is an American singer-songwriter based in Nashville.
The Closest Thing To Heaven
Carl Anderson Lyrics
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Remember
I looked and it was in your eyes
And the moment
The phone went
It triggered my emotions
All you have to do is call
Why did you have to throw it all away
Leaving me wandering what to do or say
You're the closest I've ever been to heaven
And I'm the furthest thing from your mind
I know we make believe that we're still together
I know it's just a matter of time
I keep hoping we won't have to let it
Slip away
Love was being and feeling
Nothing could ever take its place
We would give it, we lived it
We took it to the limit
Was it for the rest of our lives
Or was I dreaming
Maybe I should've realized from the start
That it was leading to a broken heart
You're the closest I've ever been to heaven
And I'm the furthest thing from your mind
I know we make believe that we're still together
I know it's just a matter of time
I keep hoping we won't have to let it
Slip away
If only you knew how much I cried
I want you to stay
You're the closest I've ever been to heaven
And I'm the furthest thing from your mind
I know we make believe that we're still together
I know it's just a matter of time
I keep hoping we won't have to let it
Slip away
I keep hoping we won't have to let it
Slip away
I keep hoping we won't have to let it
Slip away
Slip away
Don't let it
Slip away
He-ey
(No one could take your place)
The song "The Closest Thing to Heaven" by Carl Anderson is a heartbreaking ballad about a relationship that has come to an end. The opening lines are about the beauty of love, how it was tender and how it was visible in his partner's eyes. But then, the moment the phone rang, everything changed. The phone call triggered a wave of emotions that resulted in the end of the relationship. The singer expresses his sadness about the situation, wondering why it all had to end and leaving him confused as to what he should do or say next.
The chorus "You're the closest I've ever been to heaven / And I'm the furthest thing from your mind" is the main message of the song. It emphasizes the contrast between the beauty of the love that they shared and the current state of the relationship, where the singer is no longer in his partner's thoughts. The singer voices his hope that the relationship can be salvaged, that they won't have to let it slip away.
Overall, the lyrics of the song convey a sense of longing, regret and heartbreak, as the singer reminisces about what once was and hopes for what could still be. It's a powerful and emotional song that captures the pain of lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Love was tender
Love was a soft and gentle feeling
Remember
Recall the feeling of love
I looked and it was in your eyes
I saw love in your eyes
And the moment
That specific point in time
The phone went
The phone rang
It triggered my emotions
It caused me to feel emotional
All you have to do is call
Only a phone call is needed
And I came running
I rushed to be with you
Why did you have to throw it all away
Why did you ruin our love
Leaving me wandering what to do or say
Making me unsure of how to act or speak
You're the closest I've ever been to heaven
You are the most heavenly person I've encountered
And I'm the furthest thing from your mind
But I am the last person on your mind
I know we make believe that we're still together
I know we pretend to still be together
I know it's just a matter of time
I know that eventually it will be over
I keep hoping we won't have to let it
I keep wishing we could save our love
Slip away
Fade away and disappear
Love was being and feeling
Love was a state of being and feeling
Nothing could ever take its place
No other feeling could replace love
We would give it, we lived it
We would share love and live it
We took it to the limit
We pushed our love to its fullest extent
Was it for the rest of our lives
Was our love meant to be forever
Or was I dreaming
Or was I just fantasizing
Maybe I should've realized from the start
Perhaps I should have known from the beginning
That it was leading to a broken heart
That our love was going to end in heartbreak
If only you knew how much I cried
If only you knew how much I wept over you
I want you to stay
I desire for you to remain with me
Slip away
Disappear
Don't let it
Do not allow it
He-ey
Hey
(No one could take your place)
(No one else could replace you)
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