Closer To You
Dennis Quaid Lyrics


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Lace curtains blowing on a rivers breeze,
Slips across the bed and it rustles the sheets.
Seems everything I did, just reminds me of you
Smell of the morning in a rainy land
A touch of sadden across my hand
Just makes me wish I could be
Closer to you
Closer to you
Wrapped in your loving arms
Holding me tight
Closer to you
Closer to you
Whispering Baby, Baby
Deep in the night

If I said that I loved you would you turn away
Afraid of what you think your supposed to say
Well that's all right Baby, cause I already know
I can see it in your eyes, I can hear it in your voice
Believe me baby, we've got no choice
Come here, Come here, Come here
Come here to me
Got to be closer to you

Closer to you
Wrapped in your loving arms
Holding me tight
Want to be closer to you
Closer to you
Whispering Baby, Baby
Deep in the night

Closer to you




Baby, Baby
Closer to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dennis Quaid's song Closer to You depict a narrator who is missing his loved one and wishes to be back in their arms. The first stanza sets the scene with a lace curtain blowing in the breeze and a rustling bed sheet, which evokes the sense of an empty house without the presence of the loved one. Even the mundane activities, such as the smell of the morning in a rainy land, serve as reminders of the person he longs for. The singer expresses his desire to be closer to his lover, as he yearns for their embrace and whispers in the night.


The second stanza hints at a possible source of tension between the singer and his lover. He wonders if she would turn away if he said he loved her, indicating that their relationship may have faced some uncertainties. However, the singer is already convinced of the depth of their connection, as he can see it in her eyes and hear it in her voice. He urges her to come closer, as they have no other choice, and repeats his longing to be with her.


The repetition of the phrase "Closer to you" throughout the song reinforces the sense of longing and desire that the singer feels for his loved one. The vivid imagery and introspective lyrics showcase the emotional power of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Lace curtains blowing on a rivers breeze,
The gentle movement of the lace curtains in the gentle breeze from river reminds me of your caress.


Slips across the bed and it rustles the sheets.
The breeze that passes through the curtains also rustles the sheets as it travels around and through the bedroom creating a soothing and calming environment.


Seems everything I did, just reminds me of you
Every little thing that I do reminds me of you and how essential you are in my life.


Smell of the morning in a rainy land
The smell of the morning rain brings me back to the days when we were walking through the rain holding hands.


A touch of sadden across my hand
A feeling of sadness creeps into my heart whenever I notice your absence.


Just makes me wish I could be
The sadness and emptiness I feel when you are not around, only makes me wish that I could be closer to you.


Closer to you
I want to be as close as possible to you - in every way, mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.


Wrapped in your loving arms
I want you to wrap me in your loving arms and hold me tight, never to let go.


Holding me tight
I want to feel your warm touch around me and feel your support encompass me.


Whispering Baby, Baby
I want to hear those soothing words whispered in my ears, calling me Baby, Baby.


Deep in the night
I want to be with you, holding you and whispering sweet nothings deep into the night.


If I said that I loved you would you turn away
If I was brave enough to confess my love to you, would you be afraid of what you would have to say in return?


Afraid of what you think your supposed to say
Would you be afraid to express your feelings, fearing that what you would say would not be what is expected of you by society.


Well that's all right Baby, cause I already know
Don't worry about what to say, because I already know how you feel without you even articulating it.


I can see it in your eyes, I can hear it in your voice
I can tell by the look in your eyes and the sound of your voice the tenderness and affection that you carry within you for me.


Believe me baby, we've got no choice
Believe me when I say, we cannot help the feelings we have for each other.


Come here, Come here, Come here
I want you to come closer and beat the distance that separates us.


Come here to me
Come to me, so that we can embrace each other in a warm and tight hug.


Got to be closer to you
It is essential that I become closer to you, and we become one in every sense of the word.


Want to be closer to you
I long to be closer to you, to feel every worry and negativity dissolve as we immerse ourselves into the bond and the love that we share.


Baby, Baby
I call to you, Baby, Baby, my love for you stronger and fiercer than the words themselves can express.


Closer to you
I want to be closer to you, with every breath I take and every beat of my heart.




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@garywickham5223

I love this song ‼️
The lyrics are fantastic 🎵‼️
🎸
🐊

@buddyquaid2038

A couple of fun facts... Dennis wrote this song for the movie The Big Easy. It was done around this same year. Dennis shared a band with Bonnie at the time. His band was called The Eclectics. I used to go to rehearsals with them and Bonnie would get off stage and Dennis would get on. Bonnie lived with Dennis at the time Nick of Time came out. They were just friends, nothing else. She is really sexy and gives off an incredible vibe. I was just 10 years old back then, but I used to go to the bars and clubs where Dennis would get up with the Neville brothers and other bands and play until the wee hours of the morning. It was an awesome, crazy time back then. Bonnie and Dennis are still friends today although they don't see much of each other because of schedules etc. Dennis is actually a great songwriter and just released a new album. Peace!

@shellbells5142

Buddy Quaid holy crap! I’m so intrigued! It sounds like you’ve had a great life if that’s what you experienced at that young of an age! I’d love to hear the stories you have to tell!

@keithlhiker

Buddy Quaid Also i believe this song never made it to the sound track with him singing, correct?

@garywickham5223

GREAT SONG‼️
GREAT MOVIE ‼️
THE BIG EASY‼️
❤️

@bruiser47

This is a great song. Louisiana definitely had an impact on Dennis while he filmed The Big Easy. New Orleans is like a flawed yet beautiful jewel to those who love it.

@angeliqueprevel

Loved the movie and this song in particular

@stevel2812

I'm from UK but have travelled extensively in US. NOLA is special and gets in your blood..Yes it's seriously flawed but you'd forgive it anything for it's spirit.

@bigdeal6852

Agree ! Been there six times to see my aunt and uncle. 👍👍

@dasher8519

It’s a wonderful Cultural melting pot. Doesn’t get any better than this !!

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