Close the Door
Chaka Khan; Rufus & Chaka Khan Lyrics
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Look in my eyes
Is it gonna work
Is my advice
Have a little trust in me
I love you
Baby, can't you see?
Have a little faith
It's only fair
That you trust in me
I love you
And you'll always be here
A piece of my heart
My peace of mind
That's for sure
'till you close the door to giving
To giving
Don't call it quits
It would be a shame
Our little fits
Would be to blame
I'd give all of me
And my precious time
I'm not afraid to give
And what's mine is mine
I'll ask you once
Look in my eyes
Is it gonna work
Is my advice
Have a little trust in me
I love you
And you'll always be
A piece of my heart
My peace of mind
That's for sure
'till you close the door to giving
To giving
'till you close the door to giving
The song "Close the Door" by Chaka Khan with Rufus tells a story of someone who is trying to convince their partner to trust them and give them a chance to make things work, despite past disagreements and misunderstandings. The lyrics communicate a plea for trust, faith, and communication in their relationship, urging the other person to not give up and to keep giving their love a chance.
The opening lines show a sense of urgency and concern, as the singer looks into their partner's eyes to ask if their advice has been taken and if their relationship will work out. The chorus encourages the other person to trust in their love and have faith, because the singer is willing to give them everything they have and is not afraid to give their time and resources to make things work. The lyrics repeatedly refer to the idea of "closing the door to giving," suggesting that giving up on their love and relationship would be a big loss and a shame.
Throughout the song, Chaka Khan's powerful vocals convey a sense of passion and emotion that make the plea for trust and love all the more impactful. The song's slow, soulful melody and simple, repetitive chorus make it a memorable and effective love ballad that has stood the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll ask you once
This is my only request
Look in my eyes
Pay attention to me and what I'm saying
Is it gonna work
Do you think my suggestion will be successful
Is my advice
This is my recommendation
Have a little trust in me
Believe that I have your best interest at heart
I love you
I care for you deeply
Baby, can't you see?
Don't you understand how I feel?
It's a lie and I don't care
Ignore any rumors or falsehoods about me
Have a little faith
Trust in my abilities
It's only fair
I deserve your confidence
And you'll always be here
You'll never leave my heart
A piece of my heart
You hold a special place in my heart
My peace of mind
You bring me comfort and security
That's for sure
Without a doubt
'till you close the door to giving
As long as you continue to be charitable
Don't call it quits
Don't give up on me
It would be a shame
It would be regrettable
Our little fits
Our small arguments or disagreements
Would be to blame
We would be at fault
I'd give all of me
I would give everything I have
And my precious time
As well as my valuable time
I'm not afraid to give
I am willing to be generous
And what's mine is mine
But I protect what belongs to me
'till you close the door to giving
As long as you continue to be charitable
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: BOBBY J. WATSON, CHAKA KHAN, DAVID JAMES WOLINSKI, LOUIS ANDRE FISCHER
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