Closer To You
Chicago Lyrics

Have you seen the ladies passing by?
The singer notices women but they seem unaware of his feelings; he's lonely and sad.

They don't seem to notice that I'm lonesome and I cry
The women don't recognize his emotional pain, which adds to his feelings of isolation.

But soon they'll listen I can tell you, tell you why
The singer believes that he will eventually capture their attention and gain acceptance.

I'm gonna make this ..., gonna go sky high
He is determined to succeed, and his success will ultimately bring him fulfillment and happiness.

I just want to be closer to you
The artist is yearning for connection and intimacy with someone he is attracted to.

I just want to see if you can be moved
He is testing if the person is capable of also feeling the same intense emotions he is experiencing.

I don't want to be a fool for you, no
The singer is cautious and doesn't want to be taken advantage of in his pursuit of love.

I'm goin' to the city, all the hustlers in the street
He is traveling to the city, where he hopes to find excitement, inspiration, and maybe even love.

And can't you imagine just where my head might be
The artist's thoughts are consumed with his desire for connection, and the thought of attaining it is all-consuming.

Bright lights are shinning, I can see in front of me at night
The city is full of excitement and possibility, and it offers the artist a new outlook on life.

Clockwork deception, won't save us set us free
The singer recognizes that conformity and insincerity won't bring him happiness or fulfillment.

Oh, I don't want to be a fool for you, whoa
The artist is still wary of falling for someone who might not reciprocate his feelings.

I'm not supposed to be alone
The singer believes that he is meant to be with someone, and he is actively searching for that person.

We're coming to this country, gonna play for all our friends
The singer is part of a band that is traveling and performing, and they are excited to share their music with others.

Yeah, we got positive action, got energy to last
The band is full of enthusiasm and vigor, and their music is a reflection of that.

So go down 'cause we're cookin', let the rhythm get you high
The music is meant to be enjoyed and danced to, and it has the power to lift people's spirits.

And bring all the ladies, tell them why, why, why
The band wants to attract female fans and impress them with their music and charisma.

I just want to be closer to you, baby
The singer's main priority is finding someone to share his life with and establishing a deep emotional connection.

Closer to you
The singer is fixated on the idea of closeness and intimacy with the person he desires.