Close To You
Harry Connick Jr. Lyrics
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Every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of golden starlight in your eyes of blue
That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold and starlight in your eyes of blue
That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Wa, close to you
Wa, close to you
Ha, close to you
La, close to you
The song "Close To You" by Harry Connick Jr. is about the intense infatuation and admiration for someone. The lyrics describe how everything and everyone around the person becomes enchanted and captivated by their presence. The song speaks of how birds suddenly appear and stars fall from the sky every time this person is around, drawing attention to the irresistibility of their being. This is exemplified with lines such as "Just like me, they long to be close to you" which showcase the underlying desire for proximity to the person.
The second verse speaks of the idea that this individual is so special that even the angels were involved in their creation. The lyrics state, "So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of golden starlight in your eyes of blue" furthering the idea that this person is almost divine in nature. The song concludes with the repetition of the lines, "Just like me, they long to be close to you", emphasizing the level of desire felt by the singer and those around the subject.
Overall, "Close To You" is a romantic song, expressing feelings of intense admiration and longing for someone. The lyrics paint a picture of an individual who is almost mystical in nature, capable of drawing people and nature to them with their presence.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do birds suddenly appear
The birds come out of nowhere every time you come near. This is an analogy, as birds are naturally attracted to pretty things, just as I am naturally drawn to be near you.
Every time you are near?
Whenever you’re around, the birds are drawn to your beauty and fly out of nowhere.
Just like me, they long to be
The birds, like me, long to be close to you, drawn by your charisma.
Close to you
We all long to be close to you and feel your warmth and embrace.
Why do stars fall down from the sky
The stars fall from the sky when you walk by. This is an analogy, as stars are thought to be unreachable, just as I feel I can never get close to you.
Every time you walk by?
Whenever you’re near me, I feel like I’m in another world, with stars falling from the sky, no less.
Just like me, they long to be
Just like me, the stars long to be close to you, shinning at your feet.
On the day that you were born
The day you were born was momentous, as the angels gathered together, knowing they've brought forth a wonderful dream and sprinkled your hair with stardust.
The angels got together
The angels of heaven gathered together on the day you were born, creating an auspicious occasion.
And decided to create a dream come true
They decided to create you and bring forth, in human form, a celebrated dream come true.
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of golden starlight in your eyes of blue
The angels showered your hair with moon dust and golden starlight in your eyes of blue, accentuating your divine beauty.
That is why all the girls in town
All the girls in town adore you, attracted by your natural charm, beauty and aura.
Follow you all around
The girls are drawn to you, they follow you everywhere, always wanting to be close to you.
Just like me, they long to be
The girls are just like me, as they too long to be close to you, drawn by your clean aura and charm.
Wa, close to you
I often find myself closing my eyes, just to be lost in your presence in the hopes of traversing the distance between us and feel the warmth of your embrace.
Ha, close to you
I contemplate living for the moment, just to be a part of your existence, to feel the warmth of your embrace and bask in your aura.
La, close to you
It's as if the more I try to feel close to you, the more the distance between us grows, leaving me lost for words, pursuing a feeling that forever eludes me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Faprathan MJB
Why do birds suddenly appear
Every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
On the day that you were born the angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold and starlight in your eyes of blue
That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
On the day that you were born the angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold and starlight in your eyes of blue
That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Wa, close to you
Wa, close to you
Ha, close to you
La, close to you
짜자잔
Why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near
Just like me, they long to be close to you
Why do stars fall down from the sky every time you walk by
Just like me, they long to be close to you
On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue
That is why all the boys in town follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be close to you
Marta Valdes
I am going to dance with my dad in my wedding to this version of the song. The Carpenters were my moms favorite artists of all time. She passed away recently but I remember her singing this song to me as a kid. I love the sound of this and it will be a perfect nod to my mom. Thank you for making this beautiful version.
kim Orput
🎶
Guy Belliveau
I want to dance with my daughter at her wedding to this song.
Mary Torres
Congrats! The Carpenters were awesome. I danced with my son to " Alfie " sung by Dionne Warwick. It's beautiful . Listen to the lyrics when you get a chance. 💙
Bob PerkinsDDS
The Carpenters version is iconic but Connick really brings something fresh to this great song. His phrasing is brings something crisp. The jazziness, the more upbeat tempo makes this a fresh version. I love it.
Lysiane Bergami
I'm french and for me it's one of the Best version of this song
Klau
Cierro mis ojos y dejo que su voz y la música me transporten a otro tiempo... No lo conocía, me encantó su estilo, maravilloso!!!
Faprathan MJB
Why do birds suddenly appear
Every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
On the day that you were born the angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold and starlight in your eyes of blue
That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
On the day that you were born the angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold and starlight in your eyes of blue
That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Wa, close to you
Wa, close to you
Ha, close to you
La, close to you
Maria Estela Hostan
Gracias
Lucy Rojas
Gracias por escribir letra de canción. Cariños desde Chile