Too Close for Comfort
Eydie Gorme Lyrics


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Be Wise,be smart, behave my heart,
Don't upset your cart
When she's (he's) so close.
Be soft, be sweet, but be discreet,
Don't go off your beat ,
She's (he's) too close for comfort,
Too close, too close for comfort,
Please not again.
Too close, too close to know just
When to say ?when?
Be firm, be fair, be sure,
Beware, on your guard, take care
While there's such temptation.
One thing leads to another,




Too late to run for cover,
She's (he's) Too close for comfort now.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Too Close for Comfort" by Eydie Gorme offer advice to a person who finds themselves in a precarious romantic situation. The song advises being wise and smart, telling the heart not to upset the cart as the object of their affection is too close for comfort. The lyrics suggest being soft, sweet, but also discreet, and not to go off-beat as the situation is delicate and requires caution. The object of interest is too close for comfort, and the singer pleads, "too close to know just when to say 'when.'"


The lyrics continue, detailing further cautionary advice, urging the person to be firm, fair, and confident, while remaining vigilant and taking care as the stakes are high in the face of such temptation. The song suggests that one thing leads to another, and it is too late to run for cover as the person of interest is too close for comfort now.


Overall, the song advises caution, vigilance, and wisdom in dealing with a delicate romantic scenario, reminding the listener that things can easily become too close for comfort if not handled with care.


Line by Line Meaning

Be Wise,be smart, behave my heart,
Think logically and act intelligently, my heart; don't let your emotions take control.


Don't upset your cart
Don't ruin your plans or create problems for yourself.


When she's (he's) so close.
When the person you're attracted to is nearby.


Be soft, be sweet, but be discreet,
Be kind and gentle, but keep your feelings to yourself to avoid any drama.


Don't go off your beat ,
Don't lose your sense of self or your values.


She's (he's) too close for comfort,
You're too close to the person you like and it's making you uncomfortable.


Too close, too close for comfort,
Repeating that the person is in your personal space and it's causing you stress.


Please not again.
Hope to avoid this same situation in the future.


Too close, too close to know just
The other person is so close that you can't think clearly.


When to say ?when?
When to stop or say no to the person you're attracted to.


Be firm, be fair, be sure,
Be confident, be just, and make the right decision to protect yourself.


Beware, on your guard, take care
Be cautious, be alert, and protect yourself from potential harm.


While there's such temptation.
Despite the allure of the other person's closeness and attractiveness.


One thing leads to another,
One action can lead to a chain reaction of events.


Too late to run for cover,
It's too late to protect yourself from the consequences of your actions.


She's (he's) Too close for comfort now.
The other person is too close and you feel uncomfortable in the current situation.




Lyrics © BOCK IP LLC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George David Weiss, Jerry Bock, Larry Holofcener

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