D… Read Full Bio ↴Laura Fygi (born August 27, 1955, in Amsterdam) is a Dutch singer.
Daughter to a Dutch father, a manager at Philips, and an Egyptian mother, a belly dancer by profession, Fygi lived with her parents in South America for the first eight years of her life.
Between 1987 and 1991, she was a member of popular Dutch girl-band, Centerfold. During performances, the trio dressed themselves in sexy lingerie. They had hits in the Netherlands and all over Europe, and were equally famous in Japan.
In 1991, the ladies of Centerfold stopped performing and Fygi (together with Rowan Moore) started a band called The Backlot. After one performance in Dutch theatre Paradiso, an album was expected, but Mercury Records had already asked Fygi to make a solo album. This first album, Introducing Laura Fygi, comprised mostly jazz numbers, and was produced by Ruud Jacobs. In the album, Fygi was accompanied by celebrated Belgian musician Toots Thielemans.
Close Enough For Love
Laura Fygi Lyrics
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Took the time to touch, to share
Worlds apart the night we met
We braved the odds and won the bet
Not perfect yet but close enough for love
How old-fashioned, pure romance
Shared the body and bouquet
We'll taste the wine another day
When you and I are close enough for love
Not just lovers, more than friends
Who knows where one starts, one ends
Tracing lights through sleepless nights
That I'll remember always
Always long goodbyes and tearful looks
Hold up well in poems and books
But you and I have life to hold
The greatest story never told
Not perfect yet but close enough for love
Laura Fygi's song Close Enough For Love talks about finding that one person who may not be perfect, but is close enough to love. The song begins by describing the two individuals involved as an unmatched pair who found themselves worlds apart when they first met. However, they took the time to touch and share, eventually braving the odds to win the bet of love. The chorus repeats the idea that the pair may not be perfect yet, but they are close enough to be in love.
The second verse describes the relationship as "old-fashioned pure romance" where they shared a kiss and a dance, along with their bodies and bouquet. They plan to taste the wine another day, signifying that their romance is not just temporary but will continue to grow with time. The song then brings up the idea that the two individuals are not just lovers, but they share more than just physical intimacy. They are more than friends, and it is difficult to decipher where one starts and the other ends.
The song closes with the idea that their love story is not yet perfect, but the two individuals are close enough to love each other. The final line, "the greatest story never told," suggests that their love story is unique and special, something that they will cherish and remember always.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I, an unmatched pair
We are a unique and incomparable couple
Took the time to touch, to share
We invested time in each other and shared our experiences
Worlds apart the night we met
We came from different backgrounds when we first met
We braved the odds and won the bet
Despite our differences, we overcame obstacles and succeeded
Not perfect yet but close enough for love
We may not be perfect, but we are close enough to love each other
How old-fashioned, pure romance
Our love is reminiscent of a classic, genuine romance
Shared a kiss and shared the dance
We shared simple, affectionate moments like a kiss or a dance
Shared the body and bouquet
We shared intimate moments and cherished memories
We'll taste the wine another day
We have a lifetime to create new memories together
When you and I are close enough for love
Our love flourishes when we have a connection and understanding with each other
Not just lovers, more than friends
Our relationship goes beyond a romantic connection and includes a deep friendship
Who knows where one starts, one ends
Our individual personalities and identities merge together and are indistinguishable
Tracing lights through sleepless nights
We spend hours together, chasing dreams and talking about our futures
That I'll remember always
These memories will be cherished and remembered forever
Always long goodbyes and tearful looks
Saying goodbye is always difficult and emotional
Hold up well in poems and books
These moments are the kind that are often romanticized in literature and films
But you and I have life to hold
Our love is real and tangible, and we have a life to share together
The greatest story never told
Our love story may not be well-known, but it is significant and valuable to us
Not perfect yet but close enough for love
We may not be perfect, but we have a deep enough love for each other
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHNNY MANDEL, PAUL H. WILLIAMS
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