Close to You
Isaac Hayes 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
And 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
And 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
Isaac Hayes's song Close To You is a heartfelt tribute to a loved one who is the object of his desire. The song is deeply romantic and expresses the singer's longing to be near their beloved. The opening lines of the song - "Why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near?" - are indicative of the singer's affection for their partner. The song further goes on to compare the partner's beauty to that of a dream come true, stars that fall when they walk by, and the moon dust that adorns their hair and starlight that shines in their eyes.
The song's theme of longing is further emphasized by the chorus, which talks about how everyone else is also drawn to the partner's charm and beauty, just like the singer. The line "just like me, they long to be close to you" portrays the idea that the partner is coveted and desired by everyone.
It's worth noting that the song was originally written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David for the Carpenters in 1970. However, Isaac Hayes's version, which was released in 1977, is a reimagined version that adds a funky, soulful touch to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do birds suddenly appear
The birds appear to be drawn to your presence for reasons unknown to me.
Every time you are near?
They seem to come closer each time you are around.
Just like me, they long to be
Like the birds, I too wish to be near you.
Close to you.
In close proximity to you, where I can admire you.
Why do stars fall down from the sky
The stars seem to become brighter and perhaps even fall when you walk by.
Every time you walk by?
As if your presence has the power to influence even the stars.
On the day that you were born
The day you were born was special and marked with significance.
And the angels got together
Even the angels gathered because of the magnitude of the event.
And decided to create a dream come true
It was a dream come true that such a special person was born.
So they sprinkled moon dust
To further enhance your beauty, they gave you a touch of magic.
In your hair of gold
To add to your natural beauty, they gave you radiant hair.
And starlight in your eyes of blue.
Even your eyes were given an ethereal quality.
That is why all the girls in town
Women seem to be drawn to you just as the birds and stars.
Follow you all around
Women admire you and seek to be near you, just as I do.
Just like me, they long to be
Like them, I too desire to be near you.
Close to you.
In your company, where I can enjoy your presence.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David
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