Close To You
James Last And His Orchestra 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 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
I've only just began to live close to you
The lyrics of "Close To You" by James Last And His Orchestra convey a deep infatuation and admiration towards someone. The song describes the phenomenon where birds seem to appear every time this person is near, symbolizing the exhilaration and excitement that their presence brings. The persona likens themselves to the birds, implying that they, too, long to be close to this person and experience the same joy.
The lyrics further mention the stars falling from the sky whenever this individual walks by, highlighting the captivating nature of their presence. The persona expresses that just like the stars, they also desire to be in close proximity to this person. The song continues to describe the uniqueness and enchantment of this person by suggesting that when they were born, the angels gathered to create a dream come true. The use of moon dust in their hair and starlight in their eyes signifies the celestial beauty and allure that they possess.
The lyrics conclude by emphasizing that all the girls in town follow this person, highlighting their popularity and desirability. The persona reiterates the sentiment that they, like the other girls, long to be close to this person. The song ends with the line "I've only just begun to live close to you," implying that being close to this person has brought a newfound sense of purpose and fulfillment to the persona's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do birds suddenly appear
The presence of birds becomes prominent and noticeable
Every time you are near?
Whenever you are in close proximity
Just like me, they long to be
Similar to me, they have a strong desire to
Close to you
Be in close proximity to you
Why do stars fall down from the sky
Why do stars descend from the heavens
Every time you walk by?
Whenever you pass by
On the day that you were born, the angels got together
When you came into existence, celestial beings united
And decided to create a dream come true
And made a decision to bring about a perfect vision
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
Therefore, they scattered particles of moonlight on your golden hair
And starlight in your eyes of blue
And placed starlight within your blue eyes
That is why all the girls in town
That explains the reason why all the girls in the town
Follow you all around
Follow you wherever you go
Just like me, they long to be
Similar to me, they have a strong desire to
Close to you
Be in close proximity to you
Just like me they long to be
Similar to me, they have a strong desire to
Close to you
Be in close proximity to you
I've only just begun to live close to you
I have just started experiencing the joy of being near you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WILLIE DIXON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Terence Heslop
Each song on this LP quite so beautifully sung.,diction,voice , blend,,phrasing so spot on.James should have made a score to match this LP.A pity he didn't!.. T.Heslop.UK.
Kaushik Ganguli
This also appeared on the 'Make the Party Last' album for 1970-71 by the James Last Orchestra. One of my first serious listening. Amazing till today.
Bernie Nzk
J’adoooore cette mélodie ancienne mais toujours aussi belle et très agréable à écouter 👍👍👍👍👍
chrisow 2019
It's the Best Version for ever !!!
Peter Robert Bowers
Another fantastic…. favourite album of mine, by the late James Last. Bought this particular album back in the 1970s. Lovely music. Beautifully sung. This particular album is also available on a 💿 CD; straight from Polydor. Released in 2019.
I’m not sure about “Happy summer night” whether or not that’s available on a CD.
Saturday afternoon at 16:31H. 15th May 2021. U.K. 🇬🇧 Southampton.