Close To You
J.A.Q. Lyrics

The sheets feel cold tonight
The singer feels cold because they miss their loved one who is not beside them.

I miss your body on the other side
The singer is longing for their loved one's physical presence beside them in bed.

The clock says twelve to two
It is currently between midnight and 2am, which is keeping the singer awake and aware of the absence of their loved one.

I'm not used to sleeping without you
The singer is used to sleeping beside their loved one and their absence is causing them discomfort.

And what's keeping me awake
The absence of the singer's loved one is keeping them awake and preventing them from sleeping soundly.

That I tried so hard to reach you
The singer has attempted to contact their loved one, but has been unsuccessful in connecting with them.

Cause I have so much to say
The singer has a lot they want to express to their loved one and the absence is preventing them from doing so.

And I just realise
The singer has come to a sudden realization or epiphany about their current situation.

That lying close beside you
The singer just wants to be physically close to their loved one in order to feel complete.

Is the only thing I really need tonight
All the singer needs in that moment is their loved one beside them to comfort them.

You gave me a little time
The singer's loved one has allowed them to take some time apart to find and focus on their personal growth.

To take this trip so I could finally find
The singer has taken a journey or time of self-reflection to discover their true self.

There's a man I need to be
The singer has realized that they need to become a certain kind of person to be happy.

He's been restless deep inside of me
The desire to be a certain person has been bothering the singer for some time, causing discomfort.

And I slowly start to see
The singer is beginning to understand a larger truth about themselves or their situation.

That the closest things around me
The singer realizes that the most important things to them are the ones closest in proximity, such as their loved ones.

Are the only ones I need
The people or things that are closest to the singer are the ones they truly need to feel content.

But it was hard to see
The realization that the closest things are the most important was difficult to come to for the singer.

When everyone around us knew exactly what to be
The outside world or other people may have caused confusion or distraction for the singer, making it difficult to see the truth around them.

And now I understand
The singer has achieved a higher level of understanding or enlightenment compared to before.

The key to open up the door
The singer has discovered the secret or solution to unlock their happiness or potential.

Has always been
The key has been present all along.

Right here in my hands
The key was within the singer all along and they were in control of their own happiness or potential.

The clock says half past three
It is currently 3:30am, which indicates the late hour and the potential for the singer to feel restless.

The house is dark, the kids are sound asleep
The rest of the household is asleep and the singer is the only one awake.

and as I slip into the bed
The singer is going to bed or getting more comfortable before sleeping again.

All these thoughts keep rushing through my head
The singer's mind is racing and they cannot calm their thoughts.

But then you slowly turn around
The singer's loved one turns over in bed, offering them physical comfort and emotional reassurance.

I look into your eyes and see
The singer sees something comforting and reassuring in their loved one's eyes.

Everything is perfectly alright
The singer feels a sense of contentment and comfort in their loved one's presence.

And I just realise
The singer experiences another epiphany or realization about their current situation.

That lying here beside you
The singer feels the most content when lying beside their loved one.

Is as close as I will get to paradise
The singer finds paradise or ultimate happiness when they are physically and emotionally close to their loved one.