Close To You
DeBarge Lyrics
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All I can do baby, safe baby
You say that you need a man in your life that you can love and trust,
And I'm thinking I know just who you need,
That would be me, I know I can make you happy
Open your eyes and look at me, baby
[Chorus]
Jumping through hoops and obstacles
Please tell me what I gotta do to,
Get close to you, I'm trying get close to you,
Get close to you safe baby
You're afraid to really open up and let me inside,
From all the hurt you ever felt in your life,
But if you don't try, you never know what we could be,
Take a chance on me, baby.
[Chorus]
Please don't make me pay, don't make me pay
For mistakes someone else made any longer
I long for the day to hear you say that you're ready to receive my love
[Chorus: x2]
Hey baby, safe baby
To get close to you, tell me what I gotta do, get close to you,
I'm trying get close to you, get close to you safe baby, oh, hey.
The DeBarge song "Close to You" is a testament to the power of love and its ability to heal the wounds of the past. The singer tells his lover that he will do whatever it takes to remain close to her, "to keep close to you baby, safe baby." He knows that she is looking for someone she can trust and love, and he is convinced that he's the right man for the job. He encourages her to take a chance on him, to open her eyes and let him in.
The chorus is a declaration of his devotion, repeated twice for emphasis. He compares his efforts to "jumping through hoops and obstacles," doing everything in his power to win her over. He acknowledges her fear of getting hurt again but says, "If you don't try, you never know what we could be." The singer longs for the day when she'll be ready to receive his love and assures her that he won't make her pay for the mistakes someone else made.
Overall, "Close to You" is a message of hope and perseverance. The singer believes that love can conquer all, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to prove it to his lover.
Line by Line Meaning
All I can do baby, to keep close to you baby,
I will do everything to be close to you, to keep you safe.
You say that you need a man in your life that you can love and trust,
You mentioned that you want someone whom you can trust and love.
And I'm thinking I know just who you need,
I believe I am the one you're looking for.
That would be me, I know I can make you happy
I am confident that I can bring happiness to you.
Open your eyes and look at me, baby
Take a good look at me and see that I am here for you.
Girl, I'm doing all I can do in my power to get close to you
I am exerting all efforts to be near and build a connection with you.
Jumping through hoops and obstacles
I am willing to go through difficulties and face challenges to reach you.
Please tell me what I gotta do to,
Can you give me some clue on how to approach you and win your heart?
You're afraid to really open up and let me inside,
You have reservations in trusting me and letting your guard down.
From all the hurt you ever felt in your life,
Your past experiences of being hurt make it hard for you to open up to someone.
Take a chance on me, baby.
Give me a chance to show you that my love is genuine.
Please don't make me pay, don't make me pay
I beg you not to punish me for someone else's mistake in the past.
I long for the day to hear you say that you're ready to receive my love
I can't wait for the moment when you're finally ready to accept my love.
To get close to you, tell me what I gotta do, get close to you,
Just tell me what I need to do to be near and build a connection with you.
I'm trying get close to you, get close to you safe baby, oh, hey.
I am doing my best to be near you and keep you feeling safe, my love.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: MICHAEL C. FLOWERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
V's Life
I love this song. I don't understand why the young generation don't recognize good music when they hear it. Thank you Mr. Debarge for real music.
Melle_Indy
I’m definitely not from the DeBarge/ Switch 70’s-80’s hits wonder era by far but I do recognize some real good music..!! El is the goat ..!!✨✨✨✨✨✨
tamia Herring
First time hearing this and I love this Song!!! 😍💗💗😍😍
Tyrone Green
Never thought El was underrated. His voice is so beautiful..
Natalie Ojunga-Andrew
Love this song!! On repeat!
tamia Herring
Same here.
Anita Jones
I’m here 2022 its🔥
thejazzman210
Now this is what I call a comeback. We really need music like this again. Thanks El.
wanda mercado
Yes el debarge and his family are one of the best group in my time I love el debarge song remind me of the man who I still love after 32 year of being separated but he's my one and only true love an el song remind me of our good time together thank u el for bring beautiful memories
Kandi Kane
Indeed