Close to Me
Mr. Ice Lyrics
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You gotta' hold me close
I saw it in you from the start
Don't play with my heart like a harp
I may hit that note a Lil' flat baby
But she know my knife it be sharp
And I know that you have been hurt
It hurts me when I see you cry
I'm lucky to be here alive
So I gotta' hold you close
And I wanna do the most
And I wanna cop that wraith
But she don't wanna see my ghost
And ya'll never see my pain
Cuz I always keep that door closed
I gotta' numb my feelings, hol' up
I gotta make a toast
I'm thankful for you tonight
You treat me, you treat me so right
I know that we both in the shadows girl
But I think that I see the light
Just let me make everything right
Sometimes I ain't using my head
But when it's the end of the night
I want you all up in my bed
Bed, bed, bed, bed
You gotta' hold me close
You gotta' hold me close
Woah, woah, woah, woah, woah woah
You saw it in me from the start
Woah
You saw it in me from the start
Hold me close
You saw it in me from the start
Woah
You saw it in me from the start
Hold me, hold me, hold me close
You saw it in me from the start
Woah
You saw it in me from the start
Hold me close
In Mr. Ice's song "Close To Me," the lyrics reflect a deep emotional connection between two individuals. The repetition of the phrase "You gotta' hold me close" signifies the importance of physical and emotional closeness in their relationship. It represents a desire for intimacy and the need to feel secure and protected by the other person.
The line "Don't play with my heart like a harp" suggests a plea for honesty and sincerity in the relationship. Mr. Ice wants his partner to refrain from toying with his emotions and treating him as if he were easily manipulated. He acknowledges that he may have flaws or make mistakes, symbolized by the mention of hitting a flat note, but he reassures his partner that his love for her is strong and his intentions are genuine.
The lyrics also hint at the pain and past traumas both individuals have experienced. Mr. Ice expresses his empathy and distress at seeing his partner cry, indicating that he is aware of the hurtful experiences she has endured. This knowledge deepens his appreciation for her and highlights the gratitude he feels for having her in his life. He acknowledges the fragility of human existence, emphasizing how fortunate he is to be alive and in her presence.
Despite their shared experiences of pain and their tendency to keep their emotions hidden, Mr. Ice suggests that they can find solace and happiness together. By stating, "I think that I see the light," he implies that their relationship has the potential to bring them out of the darkness and into a brighter future. He pleas for the opportunity to make things right and rectify any mistakes he has made. The repeated line "Hold me close" reinforces his desire to be emotionally close to his partner, to be understood and accepted for who he is.
Overall, the lyrics in "Close To Me" capture the complexities of a relationship, including the need for intimacy, navigating emotional pain, and the desire to create a lasting connection. Mr. Ice expresses vulnerability, gratitude, and an aspiration for deep emotional closeness, conveying the depth of his feelings for his partner throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You gotta' hold me close
I need you to be emotionally and physically close to me
I saw it in you from the start
I recognized your potential and love for me right from the beginning
Don't play with my heart like a harp
Please don't toy with my emotions and take advantage of my love
I may hit that note a Lil' flat baby
I might make mistakes, but I'm trying my best
But she know my knife it be sharp
But she knows I can be dangerous and hurtful if provoked
And I know that you have been hurt
I understand that you have experienced pain in the past
It hurts me when I see you cry
It deeply affects me when I witness your tears
And shorty I'm lucky to have you
And I feel fortunate to have you by my side
I'm lucky to be here alive
I consider myself fortunate to still be alive and have the opportunity to love you
So I gotta' hold you close
Therefore, I must keep you close to me
And I wanna do the most
I want to go above and beyond for you
And I wanna cop that wraith
And I desire to acquire that luxury car (Rolls-Royce Wraith)
But she don't wanna see my ghost
But you don't want to witness the negative consequences that come with my lifestyle
And ya'll never see my pain
And others never truly see the emotional pain I endure
Cuz I always keep that door closed
Because I always hide or suppress my vulnerabilities
I gotta' numb my feelings, hol' up
I have to emotionally detach myself, wait a moment
I gotta make a toast
I need to raise a glass and express gratitude
I'm thankful for you tonight
I am appreciative of your presence and love tonight
You treat me, you treat me so right
You treat me with kindness and love, exactly how I desire
I know that we both in the shadows girl
I understand that we both live in secrecy or hiding
But I think that I see the light
However, I believe I see hope or a brighter future with you
Just let me make everything right
Please allow me to fix any wrongs and make things better
Sometimes I ain't using my head
Sometimes I make irrational decisions or act without thinking
But when it's the end of the night
But when the day comes to a close
I want you all up in my bed
I want you to be intimate with me in my bed
Bed, bed, bed, bed
Repeatedly emphasizing the desire for intimacy in bed
Woah, woah, woah, woah, woah woah
Expressing surprise or astonishment
Hold me close
Please embrace me tightly
Woah
Exclamation of awe or surprise
You saw it in me from the start
You recognized my potential and love right from the beginning
Hold me close
Embrace me tightly
You saw it in me from the start
You recognized my potential and love right from the beginning
Hold me, hold me, hold me close
Please continuously embrace me closely
You saw it in me from the start
You recognized my potential and love right from the beginning
Woah
Exclamation of awe or surprise
You saw it in me from the start
You recognized my potential and love right from the beginning
Hold me close
Embrace me tightly
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Isaac Corber, Isabel Tregidgo
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