Close To You
Fellowship Chicago Lyrics
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You are all that I need, I will never be alone
You are the joy that floods my soul; you are the source that makes me whole
There's no place I rather be then close to you
You can take away, everything that I own
You are all that I need, I will never be alone
You are the joy that floods my soul; you are the source that makes me whole
I want to be, close to you
I want to be just where you are
In that secret place
Where I can see you face to face
There's no place I rather be than close to you
You can take away, everything that I own
You are all that I need, I will never be alone
You are the joy that floods my soul; you are the source that makes me whole
There's no place I rather be than close to you
I want to be, close to you
I want to be just where you are
In that secret place where I can see you face to face
There's no place I rather be than close to the
I want to be, close to you
I want to be, close to you
I want to be, close to you
Please let me be, close to you
I want to be, close to you
I want to be, close to you
I want to be just where you are
In that secret place, where I can see you face to face
In that secret place, where I can see you face to face
In that secret place, where I can see you face to face
There's no place I rather be than close to you
There's no place I rather be than close to you
There's no place I rather be than close to you
The lyrics of Fellowship Chicago's song Close To You are an expression of the singer’s desire for the presence of God in their life. The first few lines express the singer’s recognition that material possessions cannot replace the presence of God in their life. They recognize that God is all they need and they will never be alone if they have Him in their life. The singer continues to describe the joy that floods their soul and how God is the source that makes them feel complete.
The chorus expresses the desire to be close to God and to be where He is. The singer desires to be in a secret place where they can see God face to face. This is an expression of the singer’s yearning to have a personal relationship with God and to be able to experience His presence in a more intimate way.
Overall, the lyrics of Close To You are a beautiful expression of worship and the desire for the presence of God in one's life. The song invites the listener to also draw close to God and to seek Him in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
You can take away, everything that I own
My possessions are not what define me, because you are all I need.
You are all that I need, I will never be alone
I am never alone with you always by my side; my dependency on you is constant.
You are the joy that floods my soul; you are the source that makes me whole
You bring me immense happiness that fills my being and completes me.
There's no place I rather be then close to you
Being near you brings me indescribable peace and comfort, nothing else compares.
I want to be, close to you
Closeness to you is my heart's greatest desire.
I want to be just where you are
My yearning for you is not satisfied unless I am in your presence.
In that secret place
In a place where only you and I can exist, away from the world's distractions and chaos.
Where I can see you face to face
This secret place is not just any place, it is where I can fully experience you in all your glory.
Please let me be, close to you
I humbly request to be in your presence, for me, there's no greater privilege than that.
There's no place I rather be than close to you
Wherever you are is where I belong, and it is where I will be happiest.
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Written by: DONALD ROBINSON
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Yolonda Eagle
I love this song, there's no place I'd rather be than close to you Jesus!🙌🙌
Jo Turner
I love this song! It speaks to my soul!
Sylvia Morris
This song takes me in every time!
Megan
The choir I'm a part of will be singing this on Saturday September 21, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in downtown Fort Lauderdale (301 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301) for 11am service. It will be an amazing time and you're encouraged to come out and be blessed.
Ti Juania Browner
This is a song that we all need to close our eyes and sing that we want to be Close to You
Norma M. Burton
You are my EVERYTHING Lord! Close to You is where I want to be. Absolutely love this song.
Sherica Thompson
My family group ministered this song yesterday, the spirit definitely flowed throughout the church...
Drake Hilligoss
Aww this touches my soul. I think of God through Christ and I feel for my former Church brothers and sisters, even though many of them hated me. Oh Lord. Lord help us all please.
Ccrumpler420
This song is so wonderful. Close to You!
Michele Garcia
To God BE the GLORY!!!!!!