Close To You
Kevin Smith & Jermaine Edwards feat. DJ Nicholas Lyrics


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Bless Your name Jesus
Yooo

A just the Most High
Wah di Bible say
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide in the shadow of the Almighty (Close to me God)
Yohooo

Father, me love you every time
You a hear me chant

I want to be close to You, Jesus
Don't wanna to be far away
Hay, hay, hay
I want to be close to You,
My God
Jesus
Don't wanna be far away
Hay, hay, hay
(Could neva, could neva)

Well like a belt and a buckle that's how me want fi stay
Close to You Lord God each and every day
Living in your presence I could neva go astray
I praise and worship without delay
Yeahaa,
Lord I wanna wrap myself around You
And I wanna tell You that I love You
Cause when I am in Your presence
I can't help myself
But, to express myself





But a one drop a blood
And...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kevin Smith & Jermaine Edwards feat. DJ Nicholas's song Close To You speak about the desire to be in the presence of Jesus and abide in the shadow of the Almighty. The song opens with a declaration of praise to Jesus, acknowledging Him as the Most High, as stated in the Bible. The chorus repeats the desire to be close to Jesus and not far away. The verses include expressions of love and adoration for God, with a recognition of the importance of living in His presence to avoid straying from His path. The lyrics also express a desire to be wrapped around God and to express love and gratitude in His presence.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of reverence and devotion towards Jesus, with a clear message that being close to God is essential in one's faith journey. The use of simple yet powerful language, such as "living in your presence, I could neva go astray," emphasizes the importance of staying close to God and seeking His presence to stay on the right path.


Line by Line Meaning

Bless Your name Jesus
I acknowledge and give praise to Jesus Christ


A just the Most High
Only the Almighty God can reign supreme


Wah di Bible say
As stated in the Holy Scriptures


He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High
Those who reside in the hidden abode of the Almighty


Shall abide in the shadow of the Almighty (Close to me God)
Will remain under the protection and proximity of the Most High


Father, me love you every time
I deeply adore and have affection for You every moment


You a hear me chant
You are listening to my prayerful expression


I want to be close to You, Jesus
I desire to have a nearness and intimacy with You, Lord


Don't wanna to be far away
I do not wish to be distant from You, my Savior


Hay, hay, hay
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement


My God
Jesus Christ as my divine Creator and Redeemer


(Could neva, could neva)
I could never


Well like a belt and a buckle that's how me want fi stay
I aspire to be tightly and securely attached to You


Close to You Lord God each and every day
In constant proximity to You daily, my Lord and God


Living in your presence I could neva go astray
When dwelling in Your presence, I could never go down the wrong path


I praise and worship without delay
I offer You worship and adoration without hesitation


Yeahaa,
An exclamation of joy and pleasure


Lord I wanna wrap myself around You
I want to embrace and envelop myself in Your divine love


And I wanna tell You that I love You
I desire to express my love for You


Cause when I am in Your presence
Because I feel Your nearness


I can't help myself
I cannot resist


But, to express myself
But to communicate my emotions


But a one drop a blood
But it is only because of the sacrifice of Your blood




Writer(s): Ali Movosati, Charlotte Eiram, Charlotte Eiram Pedersen, Christian Steen Jensen, Linnea Handberg

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