* 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
Closer 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
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
In Ijahman Levi's song "Closer to You," the singer is expressing his desire and determination to be closer to his love interest. He acknowledges that he knows love hasn't treated her well in the past, but he wants to show her that it can be a positive force in her life. He's willing to do whatever it takes, even if it's the last thing he does, to get through to her and be with her. He believes that they're meant to be together, as one and one make two.
The song also touches on the idea of a woman's freedom and independence, while also recognizing her value and worth. The singer advises his love interest not to make a mistake if it's only for love's sake, but he'll be satisfied with her return regardless. He's been left feeling incomplete and "half a man" since she's been gone.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of determination, love, and respect for the woman in question. It speaks to the idea that relationships take work and effort, but the payoff can be worth it if it's with the right person.
Line by Line Meaning
Closer I get to you
As I come closer to you
Girl I know I'm showing you
I am aware that I am making my feelings known to you
What good it can do for you
I believe being with me would benefit you
Girl why I'm lingering on
I am wondering why I am still holding onto you
I've heard that love is doing you wrong
I have been told that love has hurt you
Is that true baby
Can you confirm if that is the case?
I've got to get through to you
I need to make you understand
If it's the last thing that I do
Even if it's the final effort I make
As long as one and one make two
Since it is a fact that one plus one equals two
I really got to get closer to you
It is crucial that I come closer to you
Oh baby oh baby
Expressing affection towards you
You chose to be free a while
You decided to take a break from commitment
How long is your time
How long do you intend to be away?
But still you must remember you're a woman
But you should not forget your femininity.
Girl your charm is not yet out of style
Your charm is still attractive
Don't make a mistake
You should not make an error in judgment
If it's only for love sake
If it is only because of love
But I'll be satisfied
But I will be content
Girl whenever you return
Whenever you come back
With your love to even mine
To share your love with me equally
Girl since you have been gone
Since you left me
You left me a half a man
You left me feeling incomplete
It's the truth. Baby
This is the reality, my dear
Contributed by Nolan P. 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.