Born in Laurel, Mississippi, Mars' family moved to Jackson, Mississippi, when he was a senior in high school. He was lead singer and guitarist in a band called Adley Madidafus in high school.
He released his eponymous album in 2004.
Close to Home
Charlie Mars Lyrics
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A silver moon and in it I
Made my way back home
She said, "Tell me baby where you've been,
And when you up and go again,
This memory will keep you warm."
If you are like the stars behind the moon
Always running from the sun
Cause I am like a cat in the street
Every shadow I meet
Feels so close to home
Hit the floor, I hit the street
And my feelings finally seem to meet
The right side of the bed
As sure as the night
Will fade into the morning light
I'll be comin' round again
It's alright if you
If you are like the stars behind the moon
Always running from the sun
Cause I am like a cat in the street
Every shadow I meet
Feels so close to home
Would you lay down your arms
Because I fight for the right team
Put away the time
Take out your summer clothes
Cause heaven knows I think the world of you
If you are like the stars behind the moon
Always running from the sun
Cause I am like a cat in the street
Every shadow I meet
Feels so close to home
The song "Close to Home" by Charlie Mars is about a man returning home after being away for some time, possibly traveling or pursuing other paths in life. The opening verse describes a dream-like night where the singer sees a silver moon as he heads back home. Upon arrival, he is met with questions from a lover or friend about his whereabouts and plans to leave again. She offers him the memory of their time together as a source of warmth and comfort in his travels.
The chorus speaks to the singer's and his lover's tendencies to be always on the move, like stars behind the moon and a cat in the street respectively. However, despite their restless natures, they both find comfort in familiarity and home. The second verse describes the singer's feelings fully aligning and finding their place, much like coming to the right side of the bed. It ends with a promise to return by morning, coming full circle from the opening verse.
The bridge speaks to the possibility of a deeper relationship between the singer and his lover or friend. It suggests that they should let go of any past arguments or disagreements and instead focus on their shared love and appreciation for each other. The song overall has a wistful and nostalgic feel, speaking to the universal desire for exploration and adventure while still maintaining a connection to home.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a dream it was a night
The experience was surreal, almost like a dream.
A silver moon and in it I
The moon was shining bright and illuminating everything around me.
Made my way back home
I was returning to my safe haven.
She said, "Tell me baby where you've been,
She was curious to know about my whereabouts.
And when you up and go again,
She was worried about me leaving again suddenly.
This memory will keep you warm."
She tried to reassure me that I will have good memories when I'm gone.
It's alright if you
It's okay if you are
If you are like the stars behind the moon
If you are like the hidden gems that are hard to find.
Always running from the sun
Always on the move and trying to stay away from harsh realities.
Cause I am like a cat in the street
I am like a wanderer, roaming around in the streets.
Every shadow I meet
Every obstacle or hurdle I encounter.
Feels so close to home
Feels familiar and comforting, like I'm getting closer to my destination.
Hit the floor, I hit the street
I had a sudden realization or epiphany.
And my feelings finally seem to meet
Everything finally made sense and came together.
The right side of the bed
Feeling content and at ease.
As sure as the night
As certain as the night.
Will fade into the morning light
The darkness will turn into light.
I'll be comin' round again
I will return to where I started.
Would you lay down your arms
Would you stop fighting and resist.
Because I fight for the right team
Since I am fighting for the good side.
Put away the time
Forget about the past and move on.
Take out your summer clothes
Get ready and be prepared for the good times.
Cause heaven knows I think the world of you
I really care for you and value you a lot.
Contributed by Kaylee I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.