On her multi-faceted new album Smile, the sultry singer and songwriter goes deeper emotionally than ever before. Inspired by the steep challenges and great joys of keeping a long term relationship afloat, the 10 track collection invites fans and new listeners alike to experience compelling moments along the journey—from confusion and darkness to sparks of daylight and the assurance that no matter what, all will somehow work out for the best.
Carol co-produced Smile (and co-wrote all but one of its songs) with Grammy nominated keyboardist, recording artist, composer and producer Jeff Lorber, who played on her popular 2002 release Duboc and co-wrote the track “I Wanna Love Someone” with her on that album. Lorber invited several of the studio greats who worked on his most recent Jeff Lorber Fusion recording Galaxy to add their jazzy sensibilities and soulful power to the Smile sessions – including drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, electric bassist Jimmy Haslip and guitarist Michael Thompson. Select tracks of Smile feature Grammy nominated bassist Brian Bromberg.
Close To You
Carol Duboc Lyrics
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Just like me, they long to be close to you
Why do stars fall down from the sky, ev'ry time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be close to you
On the day that you were born the angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So, they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
That is why all the girls in town follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be close to you
On the day that you were born the angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So, they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
And star-light in your eyes of blue
That is why all the girls in town follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be close to you
Just like me, they long to be close to you
Just like me, they long to be close to you
Just like me, they long to be close to you
The lyrics of Carol Duboc's song "Close to You" are a beautiful expression of love and admiration for someone special. The song starts with the question "Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near?" The answer to this question is that just like the singer, the birds also long to be close to the person they are in love with. The lyrics go on to describe how the stars fall down from the sky when this person walks by, as if they are also drawn to them.
The second verse of the song describes how the person was created as a dream come true by the angels. They sprinkled moon dust in their hair of gold and star-light in their eyes of blue. The singer then explains that this is why all the girls in town follow this person around, just like they do.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do birds suddenly appear, ev'ry time you are near?
Birds are naturally drawn to your presence, just like I am, as I yearn to be close to you.
Just like me, they long to be close to you
Like the birds, I too have an innate desire to be close to you.
Why do stars fall down from the sky, ev'ry time you walk by?
Just as stars are pulled towards the earth, I feel myself being pulled towards you when you are near.
On the day that you were born the angels got together
It seems as though there was something truly special about the day you were born, as though there was divine intervention.
And decided to create a dream come true
The angels had a vision for what you could be, and they worked to make that a reality.
So, they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
The angels endowed you with beauty and radiance, making you all the more captivating.
And star-light in your eyes of blue
Your eyes are full of wonder and mystery, as though they carry a bit of the universe within them.
That is why all the girls in town follow you all around
It's evident to others how special you are, and they can't help but be drawn to you.
Just like me, they long to be close to you
Others desire to be close to you for the same reasons I do - there's something about you that's hard to resist.
Just like me, they long to be close to you
The desire to be near you is not unique to me - others feel the same pull.
Just like me, they long to be close to you
Once again, my own longing for you is something that I share with others - we are all drawn to you.
Writer(s): Josiah Sherman, Hal David, Burt F. Bacharach, Christopher Breaux
Contributed by Asher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.