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The Nearness of You
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong Lyrics
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That thrills and delights me, oh no
It's just the nearness of you
It isn't your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation, ooh no
It's just the nearness of you
And I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams come true
I need no soft lights
To enchant me
If you'll only grant me
The right to hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night the nearness of you
It's not the pale moon that excites me
That thrills and delights me, oh no
It's just the nearness of you
It isn't your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation, oh no
Yes, just the nearness of you
When you're in my arms
And I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams come true
I need no soft lights
To enchant me
If you'll only grant me
The right to hold you ever so tight, yeah baby
And to feel in the night the nearness of you
When you're in my arms
And I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams come true
I need no soft lights
To enchant me
If you'll only grant me
The right to hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night the nearness of you
"The Nearness of You" is a love song about the simple feelings of being near a loved one. The lyrics describe how it is not any grand gesture or romantic setting that excites and thrills the singer, but rather the closeness and proximity of their significant other. The first two verses explain that it is not the pale moon or sweet conversation that brings about these emotions, but the physical closeness and the feeling of their loved one's presence. The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing how being close to their significant other makes all their dreams come true. The final verse pleads with their loved one to grant them the right to hold them tight and feel their nearness in the night.
The lyrics of "The Nearness of You" emphasize the importance of physical closeness and the feeling of being close to someone. It highlights how the simple joy of proximity to a loved one can bring about intense emotions and make all one's dreams come true. This message is conveyed through the use of simple language and a gentle melody, emphasizing the importance of the message over any grandiose musical flourishes.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not the pale moon that excites me
The singer is not moved by the moon's light.
That thrills and delights me, oh no
The moon does not bring pleasurable sensations.
It's just the nearness of you
The simple presence of the person is what excites the singer.
It isn't your sweet conversation
The artist is not charmed by just talking with the person.
That brings this sensation, oh no
Conversation does not bring the same intense feeling.
When you're in my arms
The singer is physically holding the person.
And I feel you so close to me
The singer can sense the person's proximity.
All my wildest dreams come true
Being near the person is the fulfillment of the artist's desires.
I need no soft lights
The artist does not require dim or romantic lighting.
To enchant me
The person's presence and closeness is enough to captivate the artist.
If you'll only grant me
The singer is asking for one thing from the person.
The right to hold you ever so tight
The artist wants permission to embrace the person tightly.
And to feel in the night the nearness of you
The singer wants to feel the person's presence even in the darkness of night.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Ned Washington
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kpr21c
Its not the pale moon that excites me
That thrills and delights me, oh no
Its just the nearness of you
It isn't your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation, oh no
Its just the nearness of you
When you're in my arms
and I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams come true
I need no soft lights to enchant me
If you'll only grant me the right
To hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night
the nearness of you.
@adindabhadrika
It's not the pale moon that excites me
That thrills and delights me, oh no
It's just the nearness of you
It isn't your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation, oh no
It's just the nearness of you
When you're in my arms
And I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams come true
I need no soft lights
To enchant me
If you'll only grant me
The right to hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night the nearness of you
It's not the pale moon that excites me
That thrills and delights me, oh no
It's just the nearness of you
It isn't your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation, oh no
Yes, just the nearness of you
When you're in my arms
And I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams come true
I need no soft lights
To enchant me
If you'll only grant me
The right to hold you ever so tight, yeah baby
And to feel in the night the nearness of you
When you're in my arms
And I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams come true
I need no soft lights
To enchant me
If you'll only grant me
The right to hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night the nearness of you
@Poopaloo55
Our first dance at our wedding in '88. The song said it all then and it still works...24 years this month and counting...
@theanimalproject5011
How is 34 years going?
@nosotrosyeas8949
@@theanimalproject5011 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
@erikxs
Congratiulation! 🎉
@cyrillefrei8656
@@theanimalproject5011 rgfgk0d
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@stanmans
She’s in heaven now and teaching the angels how to sing.
Ella is the definition of perfection. The greatest
musical thrill for me was watching and listening to her in concert many years ago.
@olebirgerpedersen
I heard her in Nizza many years ago and still to day I listen to her with great plesure.
@leonarddonald2093
I saw her at the Fairmont in San Francisco
@lalarandela
This is very good, too: https://youtu.be/dG7wbUhKENM?si=7lCP4eijOPhEs-Ax