Close To You
Carpenters Lyrics
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Every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
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 starlight 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
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 starlight 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
Wa, close to you
Wa, close to you
Ha, close to you
La, close to you
The Carpenters' song "Close to You" is a sweet and romantic ballad about a person's admiration and love for someone special. The song starts with the questions, "Why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near? Why do stars fall down from the sky every time you walk by?" These questions suggest that the person is in awe of their loved one's presence and compares their attraction to them to how birds and stars are drawn to them. The person then says that they, like the birds and stars, also long to be close to their loved one. This symbolizes the person's desire for a deeper connection and intimacy with their partner.
Later on in the song, the lyrics reveal that the loved one was created by angels who sprinkled moon dust in their hair of gold and starlight in their eyes of blue on the day they were born. This implies that the loved one was destined to be special and that their beauty and charm are not of this world. The person acknowledges that they aren't the only one who is attracted to their loved one, as all the girls in town follow them around. The song ends on the heartwarming note that the person, just like everyone else, longs to be close to their loved one.
Overall, "Close to You" is a beautiful expression of love and admiration that captures the innocent and pure aspects of falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do birds suddenly appear
I notice birds flocking around you whenever you're near me.
Every time you are near?
Your presence is a magnet to these birds.
Just like me, they long to be
The birds are drawn to you just as I am.
Close to you
They want to be near you.
Why do stars fall down from the sky
I've noticed that the stars seem to fall from the sky whenever you walk by.
Every time you walk by?
They appear to be that much closer to earth when you're around.
On the day that you were born the angels got together
When you were born, it was a special moment.
And decided to create a dream come true
The angels saw the potential in you and knew you would be special.
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
They gave you a touch of magic and a special glow, making you stand out.
And starlight in your eyes of blue
They gave you a gift of bright blue eyes like the stars.
That is why all the girls in town
You stand out from others, and everyone recognizes your uniqueness.
Follow you all around
People are naturally drawn to you and want to be near you due to your special features.
Just like me, they long to be
Everyone wants to be close to you, including myself.
Wa, close to you
I want to be close to you.
Ha, close to you
I want to be close to you.
La, close to you
I want to be close to you.
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MarcoPolo-YogurtSlinger
Why do birds suddenly appear
Every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every 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 and starlight 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
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 starlight 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
Wa, close to you
Wa, close to you
Ha, close to you
La, close to you
@mybad398
This wasn’t on your home page, you searched for this.
@happyx202
Man that's the truth
@johannapupos6086
Hi! I hope you're doing fine. It's been a year since I joined youtube and my goal today is just to reach 500 subs. I also did a cover of this song. Hope you can eatch, comment and subscribe. Thanks :( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiEDU40lO5A
@ric4397
*your
@appik6981
It actually did!!! The pretty yellow thumbnail caught my eye- thank goodness it did
@peace-yo4no
Always been one golden song, good memories 💫
@newnanna
I send this song to my son every year on his birthday, he is 49 today
@joeboy7790
Beautiful. Hope he had a great day 😊
@lynnronan8274
I use to sing to my son when I rocked him to sleep as a baby.
@3A7A
How are you alive?
I think god is by your side all the time. 🙏🙏🙏