Paul Carrack (born April 22, 1951 in Sheffield, England) is an English keyboardist, singer and songwriter. Carrack has had multiple careers which have overlapped over the last three-plus decades. He has been a member of several bands including Ace, Squeeze, and Mike + The Mechanics, been a session and touring musician for several others, and has enjoyed success as a solo artist as well. His distinctive voice shows up on some of his affiliated bands' best-known hits.
Close To Me
Paul Carrack Lyrics
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Here with you now I feel that everything is right
Come to me now
There's no reason to hesitate
'Cause I don't know, I don't know
How much longer I can wait
[Chorus]
Darlin', I want to feel your heart beating next to mine
Close to me
'Cause deep inside I know that you're the one I've wanted
All this time
Is it just me or can you feel a magic in the air?
I close my eyes, and I can feel it everywhere
Come next to me; hear the words that I want to say
Well, I don't know, I don't know
How you make me feel this way
[Chorus]
Come next to me; hear the words that I want to say
Well, I don't know, I don't know
How you make me feel this way
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Paul Carrack's "Close to Me" convey a sense of wonder and amazement at being with the person you love. The first verse questions whether the moment feels different or special, creating a sense of anticipation and excitement. Then, the singer implores their loved one to come closer, reassuring them that there is no reason to hesitate. This urgency is reinforced by the line, "How much longer I can wait," indicating that the singer has been waiting for this moment for a while.
The chorus expresses the desire to be physically close to the loved one, feeling their heart beating next to theirs. The second verse continues the theme of magic and wonder, with the singer describing a feeling of electricity in the air. The repetition of "Come next to me" emphasizes the importance of being near the loved one, and the singer expresses difficulty in articulating the powerful emotions they feel.
Overall, "Close to Me" is about the intense attraction and longing between two people who have finally come together. The lyrics effectively capture the sense of excitement and wonder that accompany such a powerful and all-encompassing love.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it just me or does it seem so different tonight?
I can't help but feel that something is different tonight, can you sense it too?
Here with you now I feel that everything is right
In your presence, everything feels right and peaceful
Come to me now, There's no reason to hesitate
Don't be afraid, come to me now without any hesitations
'Cause I don't know, I don't know, How much longer I can wait
I am not sure how much longer I can hold out, waiting for this moment
Close to me, Darlin', I want to feel your heart beating next to mine
I long for you to be extremely near, so that our hearts beat in sync
Close to me, 'Cause deep inside I know that you're the one I've wanted, All this time
I already knew that I had been waiting for you and now I want you even closer
Is it just me or can you feel a magic in the air?
There's something enchanting and captivating about this moment, can you feel it too?
I close my eyes, and I can feel it everywhere
I am so immersed in this magical moment, that it feels like it is surrounding me from all directions
Come next to me; hear the words that I want to say
Please come closer, I have some very important things to say to you
Well, I don't know, I don't know, How you make me feel this way
I am unsure of what magic you have but I feel so emotional and happy because of you
Close to me, Darlin', I want to feel your heart beating next to mine
I long for you to be extremely near, so that our hearts beat in sync
Close to me, 'Cause deep inside I know that you're the one I've wanted, All this time
I already knew that I had been waiting for you and now I want you even closer
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL CARRACK
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Crafters Delight
I absolutely love this song and whole album
rick boze
Beautiful album, put it on and let it play on a loop, over and over.
trancemasta75
My favourite from the album
Thomas Ludwig Kelley
sorry, but the whole album is over-produced! You are a great singer, a good musician, you don't need those gimmicks.....! It's still you and some songs/covers are good, but the real Paul is live !