Close To It All
Melanie Lyrics
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If I could be close to it all and all,
If I could be close to it all.
If I had my dream it would not fall down
If I could live high on the ground,
The sound of high is a good one to many around
When they want to be close to it all,
I want to be close to it all.
The village sugar takers,
Madison Avenue pink dream makers,
They try to escape from it all,
But instead they build walls, that's all
But they want to be close to it all.
If I had my dream I would fill a hall
And tell all the people tear down the wall
That keeps them from being a part of it all
'Cause they gotta get close to it all.
The village sugar takers,
Madison Avenue pink dream makers,
They try to escape from it all,
But instead they build walls, that's all
But they want to be close to it all.
There's just one more thing that I want to say:
Everyone has got their own special way
That keeps them from getting too close to the day,
Accept and be part of it all and all;
Everyone tear down your own little wall
That keeps you from being a part of it all
'Cause you gotta be one with the one and all,
And everyone tear down your own little wall
That keeps you from being a part of it all
'Cause you gotta be one with the one and all,
You gotta be close to it all.
Melanie’s song “Close To It All” speaks of the desire to be close to life and all its experiences. The singer begins the song by expressing how she would never fall if she could be close to everything. The idea of being “close to it all” is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the desire to be fully involved in life. The next section speaks about the singer’s dream of living high up, away from the struggles of everyday life. The idea of living “high” is also appealing to many people, as it suggests the idea of success and accomplishment. The singer, however, expresses her understanding that building walls to escape from life is not the answer to finding happiness.
The section of the song that mentions “village sugar takers” and “Madison Avenue pink dream makers” is commenting on the different ways people try to escape from life. These ideas refer to both rural and urban ways of escaping from the realities of life. The singer acknowledges that people want to be close to life but feel the need to build walls instead. The final section of the song calls for people to tear down their walls and be a part of life fully. The idea that everyone needs to “be one with the one and all” emphasizes the idea of unity and the importance of being a part of something bigger than oneself.
Overall, the song “Close To It All” speaks to the universal desire to be a fully engaged participant in life. The singer acknowledges the many ways people try to escape from life’s struggles and instead calls for unity and acceptance of the ups and downs that come with being close to it all.
Line by Line Meaning
While walking through life I would never fall
If I were close to everything, I would not stumble while moving forward in life
If I had my dream it would not fall down
In my ideal world, nothing would collapse or fail
If I could live high on the ground,
If I were elevated, above the chaos
The sound of high is a good one to many around
Many people enjoy the idea of being above everything else
When they want to be close to it all,
When they want to feel connected to everything around them
And I want to be close to it all and all,
I also want to be part of everything
The village sugar takers,
People who indulge in materialistic pleasures
Madison Avenue pink dream makers,
Marketers who promise an unattainable lifestyle
They try to escape from it all,
They try to escape reality by indulging in materialistic pursuits
But instead they build walls, that's all
Instead, they create barriers between themselves and the world
If I had my dream I would fill a hall
In my ideal world, everyone would come together
And tell all the people tear down the wall
I would encourage others to break down their barriers
That keeps them from being a part of it all
That keep them disconnected from the world
'Cause they gotta get close to it all.
Because they need to be part of everything
There's just one more thing that I want to say:
I have one more message to convey
Everyone has got their own special way
Everyone has their unique approach to life
That keeps them from getting too close to the day,
That keeps them away from fully experiencing life
Accept and be part of it all and all;
One should embrace and be part of everything
Everyone tear down your own little wall
Everyone should break down their personal barriers
That keeps you from being a part of it all
That keep you from being fully connected with everything around you
'Cause you gotta be one with the one and all,
Because you need to be united with everything and everyone
You gotta be close to it all.
You need to be part of everything around you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELANIE SAFKA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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“Close to it All” Melanie Safka
While walking through life I would never fall
If I could be close to it all and all,
If I could be close to it all.
If I had my dream it would not fall down
If I could live high on the ground,
The sound of high is a good one to many around
When they want to be close to it all,
And I want to be close to it all and all,
I want to be close to it all.
The village sugar takers,
Madison Avenue pink dream makers,
They try to escape from it all,
But instead they build walls, that's all
But they want to be close to it all.
If I had my dream I would fill a hall
And tell all the people tear down the wall
That keeps them from being a part of it all
'Cause they gotta get close to it all.
The village sugar takers,
Madison Avenue pink dream makers,
They try to escape from it all,
But instead they build walls, that's all
But they want to be close to it all.
There's just one more thing that I want to say:
Everyone has got their own special way
That keeps them from getting too close to the day,
Accept and be part of it all and all;
Everyone tear down your own little wall
That keeps you from being a part of it all
'Cause you gotta be one with the one and all,
And everyone tear down your own little wall
That keeps you from being a part of it all
'Cause you gotta be one with the one and all,
You gotta be close to it all.
Roger Read
Can't have heard this for 50 years yet instantly remembered, bringing back many memories. Wonderful song and performance. Thank you, Melanie.
dwarf raves from the caves
So glad that these recordings are with us..this lady is unique and her songs are glorious,and timeless .
gdub999tube
Each new Melanie song I find is completely amazing. Melanie, your music fills a hole I didn't know was there.
3636lk
When Melanie sang it was like she demanded your attention, I've never seen such a incredible mesmerizing singer like sweet Melanie.
Love you so much Melanie
ogrebattle22763
God... Melanie's songs have stuck with me from my childhood on... it's incredible how some artists music just stays with you your whole life & still sounds just as good now as it did when you first heard it...
Richard Smith
Melanie and a guitar. Perfection.
Michael Taylor
I have recently discovered Melanie, I am truly Blown Away. I am genuinely touched on a level, of which i never knew existed! Connects with me in a way not many artist can. Melanie is surely up there with Dylan.
Fulcanelli
yeah but dylan sold his soul. Melanie didn't
Honest Abe
No category could adequately describe her music. Truly one of a kind. Fearlessly authentic. Always with something to say that is compelling and timeless. I always feel more enlightened after listening to a Melanie song.
Gary Peatling
Only the lucky can hear melanie others hear noise