Klaas’ fascination of putting on electronic sounds was aroused within the Cologne club scene in the late 90ies: He debuted with several releases and approached ambitiously the art of mixing sounds. Soon after, the open-minded Cologne based DJ moved forward to the energetic electro-sound producing his first electro-vinyl Slip & Slide with Micha Moor for the Cologne label Scream and Shout Recordings, which paved directly the way onto the playlists of reputable DJ celebrities. From then on, there was no way to stop him making a go of his passion.
The releases Get Twisted and Confession were placed in the Top 5 of the German Dance Charts. Following remixes for several DJs like Dr. Kucho & Gregor Salto, John Morley, Chrissi D! and Jens Lissat, Klaas prepared the UK Chart-Act The Freelance Hellraiser and, together with another Sony BMG UK-Act, the remix Klaas vs. I’m Finn – I Love You at the end of 2006.
His distinctively energetic style of sound is also convincing for his Swiss followings. Accordingly, no less than DJ Antoine ordered a Klaas remix DJ Antoine – This Time, which is included within the current Egoiste release.
Following the worldwide resonance, remix inquiries of pop music celebrities won’t be long in coming. Only a few weeks ago, Klaas mixed the recently released single Version of “No Angels – Goodbye To Yesterday” by transforming the popstars-like sound to an electronical house-mix – excellently suitable for clubs.
However the Cologne whiz kid is unstoppable: Despite several remixes amongst others for Eddie Thoneick, Erick Decks and Aston Martinez, he focuses constantly on his own productions: So, the new release Micha Moor – Music is Dope produced by Klaas&MichaMoor came in april – one more time with strong vocals and sounds and ready to rock you!
Also for his Scream&Shout co-worker Micha Moor he worked out even a dual-remake of the forthcoming release “Micha Moor – Space” and delivered two as usal massive but independed mixes. The “Klaas Club Mix” became a worldwide success and topped both the Beatport and German Dance Charts at number 1 slot for weeks.
Finally in November of 2007 Klaas´ higly anticipated third solo-single “The Way” is released, by which Klaas is setting new standards. With his three solid clubmixes he shows his wide range variety in the electrohouse genre. At once in the first week “The Way” was placed at number 2 slot of the German Dance Charts. Just back from his almost three-week dj-tour through Australia and Newzealand we are awaiting his new reworks of well known classics like „Guru Josh - Infinity“, „Horny United - Crazy Paris“ or „Junior Caldera - Sleeping Satelite“.
Close to You
Klaas Lyrics
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Sometimes it's hard for me to be there too
But when the night kicks in
That′s when you know what is left
You turn me inside out when you sleep, so I can't rest
Now there's no turning back
′Cause I can see just me
Close to (don′t)
I don't want- (don′t)
Close to, (don't)
I′ve had enough of you
And your stupid talk
You think I'm stuck with you, but I'm not
′Cause I don′t want- (don't)
Close to you
I don′t want- (don't)
Close to you
I don′t want to, want to be close to you
No, I don't want to, want to be close to you
Sometimes you ask me if I′m okay
(If I'm okay)
(If I'm okay)
But you don′t listen, you just walk away
(Just walk away)
But when the night kicks in
That′s when you know what is left
You turn me inside out when you sleep, so I can't rest
Now there′s no turning back
'Cause I can see just me
I don′t want- (don't)
Close to (don′t)
I don't want- (don't)
Close to (don′t)
I′ve had enough of you
And your stupid talk
You think I'm stuck with you, but I′m not
'Cause I don′t want- (don't)
Close to you
I don′t want- (don't)
Close to you
I don't want to, want to be close to you
No, I don′t want to, want to be close to you
The song "Close to You" by Klaas is a confession of complicated feelings towards someone. The lyrics express the contradictory emotions that the singer has towards this person, which makes it difficult to decide whether to be close or distant from them. The song starts off by saying that sometimes it's easy to be around this person, while other times it's hard. The singer is aware of how easily they are turned inside out by this person and how they can't rest when they sleep next to them. However, when the night kicks in, the singer is aware of what's left and that they only see themselves in this situation. The singer then repeats "I don't want to, want to be close to you," indicating a strong desire to keep their distance from this person.
The second verse shows that the singer and the person they are singing about struggle to communicate. The person asks if the singer is okay, but they don't listen and just walk away. Despite this, the singer is still affected by this person's presence at night, turning them inside out and preventing them from sleeping. The refrain repeats, emphasizing the distance the singer wants to maintain from this person.
Through the lyrics, Klaas manages to convey the complex feelings of someone who is both attracted to and repelled by the same person. The repetition of "close to you" indicates the struggle the singer is having to make a decision about how much they want to be involved with this person emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes it's easy to be around you
At times, being around you is effortless
Sometimes it's hard for me to be there too
However, there are times when it's quite challenging for me to stay around you too.
But when the night kicks in, That′s when you know what is left
As it gets darker, the true nature of our relationship is revealed
You turn me inside out when you sleep, so I can't rest
Your sleeping habits seriously affect me and make it impossible for me to rest.
Now there's no turning back, `Cause I can see just me
At this point, there's no going back, I can only see my own self.
I′ve had enough of you And your stupid talk
I am fed up with your nonsensical rants.
You think I'm stuck with you, but I'm not
Contrary to your belief, I'm not obliged to be with you.
I don't want to be close to you
I don't desire to be in proximity with you.
Sometimes you ask me if I′m okay
Occasionally, you inquire if I am in good spirits.
But you don't listen, you just walk away
Unfortunately, instead of listening, you choose to ignore me and walk away.
I don't want to, want to be close to you
I'm not inclined towards being closer to you.
Writer(s): Atweh Nasri Tony, George Sergio, Gomez Guianko, Rojas Geoffrey R
Contributed by Gabriella B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vesilekaymak5823
Sometimes it's easy to be around you
Sometimes it's hard for me to be there too
But when the night kicks in
That's when you know what is left
You turn me inside out when you sleep, so I can't rest
Now there's no turning back
'Cause I can see just me
I don't want--
I've had enough of you
And your stupid talk
You think I'm stuck with you, but I'm not
'Cause I don't want--
I don't want to, want to be close to you
No, I don't want to, want to be close to you
Sometimes you ask me if I'm okay
(If I'm okay)
(If I'm okay)
But you don't listen, you just walk away
(Just walk away)
But when the night kicks in
That's when you know what is left
You turn me inside out when you sleep, so I can't rest
Now there's no turning back
'Cause I can see just me
I don't want--
I've had enough of you
And your stupid talk
You think I'm stuck with you, but I'm not
'Cause I don't want--
I don't want to, want to be close to you
No, I don't want to, want to be close to you
@skittle-son835
I'm dancing to this song! Greetings from South Africa!
@silentskiller5776
Finally I found this song 😭😍😍
@franckirior3428
Magnifique trop transportan sa me rappelle un souvenir important
@user-wm5xw3vj1f
Настроение поднимает на 100%. Просто космос 🚀
@primozkozjek1164
Klaas, this song is so beatiful and melodic. It's one of my favourite because I can't stop listening, very good work!
@SuperBaconFishing
Caught a Bass to this yo!!!!!
@jaquestringari2008
Melhor música 💥
@a7xfanben
Great song, very fun!
@majokonecny6456
Im from Slovakia this song is excelent 👌i can’t stop dancing 🕺🏻 that´s is amazing 😉 I will listen this song Whatever i go 🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻❤️
@verseone6827
How beautiful and sad a song can sound at the same time