The Nearness of You
Norah Jones Lyrics


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It's not the pale moon that excites me
That thrills and delights me
Oh no, it's just the nearness of you

It isn't your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation
Oh no, it's just the nearness of you
When you're in my arms
And I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams came true

I need no soft lights to enchant me
If you will only grant me
The right to hold you ever so tight




And to feel in the night
The nearness of you

Overall Meaning

In "The Nearness of You," Norah Jones expresses the deep feeling of love and affection she has for a person. She sings that it is not the physical appearance of the person or their words that excite her, but just their proximity that thrills her. She talks about the sensation she experiences when the person is in her arms and how all her dreams come true in that moment. She doesn't require any external factors like soft lights to enchant her, but rather just the permission to hold the person tightly and feel their closeness in the night. The song conveys the idea that true love is not based on superficial factors, but on the emotional connection between two individuals.


The lyrics of the song were written by Ned Washington, and Hoagy Carmichael composed the music.
"The Nearness of You" was first recorded in 1938 by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra. Since then, it has been covered by various artists, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Rod Stewart.
In 2002, Norah Jones recorded a version of the song for her debut album, "Come Away with Me," which went on to win five Grammy Awards.
The song has been featured in several films and TV shows, including "All the Way," "Sleepless in Seattle," and "The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel."
In 2018, the song was included in the United States National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress, which recognizes recordings that are "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
"The Nearness of You" has been used in various TV commercials, including ones for British Airways and Bank of America.
The song is often played at weddings and other romantic events.
Norah Jones has performed the song live on several occasions, including at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in 2007.
The chords for the song are Cmaj7, Am7, Dm7, G7, and E7.


Line by Line Meaning

It's not the pale moon that excites me
The brightness of the moon does not ignite a strong feeling in me


That thrills and delights me
It does not bring me joy and excitement


Oh no, it's just the nearness of you
Rather, it is just being close to you that makes me feel thrilled


It isn't your sweet conversation
Your sweet talk does not cause this physical sensation


That brings this sensation
It is not just the words you say that cause me to feel this way


Oh no, it's just the nearness of you
It is merely the fact of being close to you that creates this feeling within me


When you're in my arms
When you are holding me


And I feel you so close to me
And I can sense your physical proximity to me


All my wildest dreams came true
All my deepest desires have been fulfilled


I need no soft lights to enchant me
I do not require the soft lighting to create a romantic atmosphere


If you will only grant me
If you are willing to give me


The right to hold you ever so tight
The permission to hold you very close to me


And to feel in the night
And to experience in the darkness


The nearness of you
The closeness of our bodies




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Ned Washington

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The Nearness Of You - Camille Thurman -Lyrics

Its not the pale moon that excites me
That thrills and delights me, oh no
Its just the nearness of you

It isn't your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation, oh no
Its just the nearness of you

When you're in my arms
And I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams do come true

I need no soft lights to enchant me
If you'll only grant me
The right to hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night
The nearness of you

Saxophone Musical Interlude

I need no soft lights to enchant me
If you'll only grant me
The right to hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night
The nearness, the nearness of you

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