* 1978 : Haile I Hymn [Chapter 1] - Mango Records
* 1979 : Are We a Warrior - Mango Records
* 1983 : Tell It to the Children - Tree Roots
* 1990 : Africa - RAS
* 1995 : Live in Paris - Tree Roots
* 1996 : Sings Bob Marley - Com Four
* 2003 : Roots of Love - Melodie
Close to You
Ijahman Levi Lyrics
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Girl I know I'm showing you,
What good it can do for you.
Girl why I'm lingering on,
I've heard that love is doing you wrong;
Is that true baby?
I've got to get through to you,
As long as one and one make two,
I really got to get closer to you,
Oh baby, oh baby.
You chose to be free a while, how long is your time?
But still you must remember, you're a woman.
Girl your charm is not yet out of style,
Don't make a mistake, if it's only for love sake.
I've got to get through to you,
If it's the last thing that I do.
As long as one and one make two,
I really got to get closer to you baby,
Oh baby, oh baby.
But I'll be satisfied, girl whenever you return,
With your love to even mine.
Girl since you have been gone,
You left me a half a man, it's the truth, baby.
I've got to get through to you,
If it's the last thing that I do.
As long as one and one make two,
I really got to get closer to you baby,
Oh baby, oh baby.
I've got to get through to you,
If it's the last thing that I do.
As long as one and one make two,
I really got to get closer to you baby,
Oh baby, oh baby.
The song "Close to You" by Ijahman Levi speaks about a man's longing to be close to the woman he loves. He acknowledges that love can be complicated and difficult, and it's important to show what good it can bring. He questions if the rumors about love doing her wrong are true and wants to get through to her no matter what. As long as one and one make two, he is determined to get closer to her.
The lyrics suggest that the woman he loves has chosen to be free for a while, but the man still believes that her charm is not out of style. He is worried that her decision may be solely for love's sake and urges her not to make a mistake. He acknowledges that without her, he's only a "half a man" and will be satisfied whenever she returns with her love. Once again, he emphasizes that he's determined to get through to her and be close to her.
The song's simple yet soulful lyrics and chilled reggae beats make it a romantic and timeless classic. It's a song about the universal human experience of longing for someone you love and the depth of emotions that come with it. The story behind the lyrics is adorable in its simplicity and speaks to the heart of most people who have ever been in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Closer I get to you.
As I approach you, I feel closer to you.
Girl I know I'm showing you,
I know that I am expressing my emotions to you.
What good it can do for you.
I believe that showing my love to you can benefit you in some way.
Girl why I'm lingering on,
I am wondering why I am still holding on to our relationship.
I've heard that love is doing you wrong;
I have heard that loving me is not beneficial for you.
Is that true baby?
I am asking you if this rumor about our love is true or not.
I've got to get through to you,
I need to communicate with you and make sure you understand my feelings.
If it's the last thing that I do.
Even if it's the last thing I ever do, I will express my love to you.
As long as one and one make two,
As long as we are together, two separate individuals working in harmony, our relationship can work.
I really got to get closer to you,
I strongly desire to be emotionally and physically closer to you.
Oh baby, oh baby.
An affectionate way to express my love and attraction to you.
You chose to be free a while, how long is your time?
You wanted to be independent for some time, how long will that be?
But still you must remember, you're a woman.
You must remind yourself of your femininity and the power and grace that come with being a woman.
Girl your charm is not yet out of style,
You are still alluring and attractive despite the passage of time.
Don't make a mistake, if it's only for love sake.
Do not make a poor choice to be with me only for the sake of love.
But I'll be satisfied, girl whenever you return,
I will feel content whenever you come back to me.
With your love to even mine.
Your love will balance my own and complete our relationship.
Girl since you have been gone,
Since you've been away from me,
You left me a half a man, it's the truth, baby.
You left a void in my life and I feel incomplete without you.
Writer(s): SIMON LENAERTS, NICO CAMPS, DAVID JANSSEN, RALF DEMANDT, LEVI LENAERTS, RALF JAN DEMANDT
Contributed by Aiden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joycesilva7686
Closer I get to you.
Girl I know I'm showing you,
What good it can do for you.
Girl why I'm lingering on,
I've heard that love is doing you wrong;
Is that true baby?
I've got to get through to you,
If it's the last thing that I do.
As long as one and one make two,
I really got to get closer to you,
Oh baby, oh baby.
You chose to be free a while, how long is your time?
But still you must remember, you're a woman.
Girl your charm is not yet out of style,
Don't make a mistake, if it's only for love sake.
I've got to get through to you,
If it's the last thing that I do.
As long as one and one make two,
I really got to get closer to you baby,
Oh baby, oh baby.
But I'll be satisfied, girl whenever you return,
With your love to even mine.
Girl since you have been gone,
You left me a half a man, it's the truth, baby.
I've got to get through to you,
If it's the last thing that I do.
As long as one and one make two,
I really got to get closer to you baby,
Oh baby, oh baby.
I've got to get through to you,
If it's the last thing that I do.
As long as one and one make two,
I really got to get closer to you baby,
Oh baby, oh baby.
@paulaweed6641
Reggae Club em Fortal city só o que dá... forte abraço ❤💛💚
@humbertosoares4596
Ponte vaibe massa
@BigWiNneR-qe7ep
Sdds reggae do buraco da Inês em Caucaia 🔥🔥🔥
@paulaweed6641
@@BigWiNneR-qe7ep buraco da Inês kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk eo novo
@baydenkay5050
Ijahman true ..love Rasta.
Much love.
@annhughes3869
WHOW what a great tune love this version Closer to you who’s listening July 2022 Wicked tune. Than you teepee🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@BigWiNneR-qe7ep
Buraco da Inês em Caucaia-CE truava esse reggae 🍁🔥🍁🔥🍁🔥
@joycesilva7686
Closer I get to you.
Girl I know I'm showing you,
What good it can do for you.
Girl why I'm lingering on,
I've heard that love is doing you wrong;
Is that true baby?
I've got to get through to you,
If it's the last thing that I do.
As long as one and one make two,
I really got to get closer to you,
Oh baby, oh baby.
You chose to be free a while, how long is your time?
But still you must remember, you're a woman.
Girl your charm is not yet out of style,
Don't make a mistake, if it's only for love sake.
I've got to get through to you,
If it's the last thing that I do.
As long as one and one make two,
I really got to get closer to you baby,
Oh baby, oh baby.
But I'll be satisfied, girl whenever you return,
With your love to even mine.
Girl since you have been gone,
You left me a half a man, it's the truth, baby.
I've got to get through to you,
If it's the last thing that I do.
As long as one and one make two,
I really got to get closer to you baby,
Oh baby, oh baby.
I've got to get through to you,
If it's the last thing that I do.
As long as one and one make two,
I really got to get closer to you baby,
Oh baby, oh baby.
@ptitecaro100
Merci 🙏
@luisclaudionascimento4812
Roots reggae music de qualidade, sem falar na voz suave desse monstro da música rasta e mundial. Reggae forever.