Close To Me
Devin Griffin Lyrics
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Waiting an eternity
Shaking, my system ain't clean
You've taken everything from me
For the first time in forever
For the first time in forever
I feel you close to me
I feel you close, close
It's over now, it's over
I ain't the same man I once was, yeah
Oh, I've spent my whole life chasing people who leave me
I don't think it's fair that you should have to wait for me
It's one call away just to reach me if you ever change your mind
Until then it's goodbye, it's goodbye
For the first time in forever
For the first time in forever, yeah
I feel you close, closer than you've ever been
The path that she chose to ensure you're heaven sent
And one day we'll both turn to sediment in the ground
It won't matter anymore and we'll both be close together
The lyrics in Devin Griffin's song "Close to Me" express themes of longing, loss, and reflection on personal growth. The opening lines "Take me wherever you please, Waiting an eternity" suggest a sense of surrender and vulnerability, as the singer is willing to follow the other person wherever they go, even if it takes a long time. The mention of shaking and the lack of a clean system imply a state of disarray and emotional turmoil caused by this person's presence in the singer's life.
The lyrics continue to delve into the impact this person has had on the singer, with the lines "You've taken everything from me, For the first time in forever" conveying a profound sense of loss and perhaps a newfound realization of how deeply connected the singer feels to this person. The repetition of the phrase "For the first time in forever" emphasizes the significance of this moment and the intense emotions it brings.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges a transformation within themselves, stating "I ain't the same man I once was." This admission highlights personal growth and change that has resulted from the relationship or experience referenced in the lyrics. The lines "Give me back my soul, It's over now, it's over" suggest a desire for closure and reclaiming one's sense of self after being deeply affected by this person.
The closing verses touch on themes of acceptance and impermanence, with references to chasing those who leave and the inevitability of mortality. The imagery of becoming sediment in the ground symbolizes the eventual end of life and the idea that in death, all differences and distances between people will cease to matter. The singer acknowledges the fleeting nature of human connections and expresses a bittersweet acceptance of this reality. Overall, the lyrics of "Close to Me" explore the complexities of relationships, personal growth, and the inevitability of change and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me wherever you please
Allow me to follow wherever you lead
Waiting an eternity
Patiently enduring an endless period of time
Shaking, my system ain't clean
Feeling unsettled and troubled, my inner workings are not in order
You've taken everything from me
You have stripped me of all I had
For the first time in forever
After a long span of time, finally
I feel you close to me
I sense your presence near me
Give me back my soul
Return to me my essence
It's over now, it's over
The end has come, it is concluded
I ain't the same man I once was, yeah
I have transformed, I am not my former self
Oh, I've spent my whole life chasing people who leave me
I have dedicated my existence to pursuing individuals who depart from me
I don't think it's fair that you should have to wait for me
I believe it is unjust for you to linger in anticipation of my arrival
It's one call away just to reach me if you ever change your mind
I am always within reach with just a single phone call should you alter your decision
Until then it's goodbye, it's goodbye
Until that moment arrives, farewell, farewell
The path that she chose to ensure you're heaven sent
The route she selected to guarantee you are divinely guided
And one day we'll both turn to sediment in the ground
Eventually, we will both become particles settled at the Earth's surface
It won't matter anymore and we'll both be close together
At that point, past concerns will be insignificant and we will be united nearby
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Written by: Devin Griffin
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