The South Florida native, who aspired to perform since childhood, Connie re… Read Full Bio ↴The South Florida native, who aspired to perform since childhood, Connie realized her dreams after a friend introduced her to the legendary music producer, Henry Stone. Stone, best known as the co-owner and president of TK Records with a career spaning R&B in the early 1950s through the disco boom of the 1970s to the present day, would go on to become the executive producer of Connie's 1985 debut single "Funky Little Beat", catapulting the young singer onto the international music scene.

In 1986, while under the Sonte's Sunnyview Record label, Connie released her second single "Experience", which along with "Funky Little Beat", "Your Eyes", "I Can't Stop", "Fire In My Heart", "Laughter In The Rain", "I'm In Love With You", and "Rock Me", provided her self-title debut album CONNIE.

The following six years Connie toured the globe, performing with music legends Kool & The Gang, Evelyn Champagne King, Morris Day and fellow Freestyle peers, Expose and Lisa Lisa. In the early 90’s Connie took a step back from the music scene to get married. Before the birth of her daughter in 1996, Connie recorded her second full-length album, NO TEARS, released under the Black Olive Record label.

In 2002 Thump Records released THE BEST OF CONNIE. Containing three versions of Funky Little Beat ( the original and two club-style remix), the BEST OF CD also featured Connie's original version of Rock Me, Experience, and Your Eyes, plus the newly recorded cover tracks Look Out Weekend, How Can We Be Wrong, and When I Hear Music, which had been made popular a decade earlier by fellow "freestylers".

By the mid 1990's the self-proclaimed "FOREVER FUNKY" one itched to get back into the studio and with a new production team, Black House Productions; Connie released LET'S PARTY in 2006. Revealing a fierce Latin twist and new "funky beat style" LET’s PARTY is an English/Spanish crossover with a Reggaeton, Cumbia, Merengue, and R&B beat. That year also saw the release of the MP3 download compilation THE BEST OF ( FUNKY LITTLE BEAT) featuring digitally remastered original songs on Amazon.com.

Funky Little Beat, regarded as one of the defining songs of the freestyle era, still holds its own in today inspiring Canadian singer, Kim Esty to cover the catchy tune, while Connie’s other popular hit - ROCK ME - is reaching a new younger audience as the soundtrack to the NIKE commercial filmed at the Berrics.

Connie currently resides in South Florida with her husband, daughter, and family dog and continues to perform in both public and private concerts, throughout the U.S. and abroad. You can follow Connie on Facebook, Myspace and her personal website, http://www.conniemusic.com/

Closer
Connie Lyrics

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I am weak but Thou art strong Jesus keep me from all wrong
I'll be satisfied as long as I walk let me walk close to Thee
Just a closer walk with Thee grant it Jesus is my plea
Daily walking close to Thee let it be dear Lord let it be

When life's sun laids in the west Lord may I have done my best
May I find sweet peace and rest in that home happy home of the blessed
Just a closer walk with Thee

Overall Meaning

Connie's song "Closer" is a beautiful hymn that speaks about the desire of the writer to stay close to God. The lyrics are a prayer, asking Jesus to strengthen the writer and help them walk the right path. The writer acknowledges their own weaknesses but trusts that with God's help, they can avoid doing wrong. The song continues with a plea for a closer relationship with Jesus, acknowledging that this closeness is what will bring true satisfaction. The writer asks for the chance to walk daily with Jesus, and pleads for Him to grant this desire.

In the second verse, the writer asks for peace and rest when their time on earth is done. They express their hope for a happy home with the blessed in heaven. The overarching message of the song is one of dependence on God and a desire to be close to Him always.

Line by Line Meaning

I am weak but Thou art strong Jesus keep me from all wrong
Recognizing my own limitations and shortcomings, I humbly ask for your guidance, protection and strength to help me avoid any wrongdoing.

I'll be satisfied as long as I walk let me walk close to Thee
My greatest desire in life is to be close to you, to feel your presence and to have your love and guidance fill my soul. That is all I need to feel content and at peace.

Just a closer walk with Thee grant it Jesus is my plea
I beg you, dear Jesus, to allow me to deepen our relationship, to be fully present and devoted to you, and to never stray from your side. This is my fervent prayer.

Daily walking close to Thee let it be dear Lord let it be
Every single day, I want to feel your love and wisdom surrounding me, guiding me, and giving me strength. I pray that I can remain close to you, in good times and bad, always.

When life's sun lays in the west Lord may I have done my best
As I approach the end of my life, I hope to look back with pride and contentment, knowing that I did my best to live a good and meaningful life, and to follow your teachings and example.

May I find sweet peace and rest in that home happy home of the blessed
When I enter your heavenly kingdom, may I find the ultimate peace and rest that I have been seeking all my life, and be surrounded by your love and the company of the blessed.

Just a closer walk with Thee
This simple, heartfelt request is all I ask for, dear Lord. Please, stay by my side and walk with me every step of the way, until I finally come home to you.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL (USA) BLACK, TRADITIONAL, PD TRADITIONAL

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