Close The Door
Pendergrass Teddy Lyrics
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Let me give you what you've been waiting for
Baby, I got so much love to give
I want to give it all to you
Close the door
No need to worry no more
Let's bring this day to a pleasant end
I've waited all day long just to hold you in my arms
And it's exactly like I thought it would be
Me loving you and you loving me
Close the door
Let me rub your back where you say it's sore
Come on get closer and closer
So close to me
Let's get lost in each other
Come here, baby
I've waited all day long just to hold you in my arms
And it's exactly like I thought it would be
Me loving you and you loving me
Close the door, baby
And let me blow your mind
Plenty good lovin' all through the night
And then again and then again
When the morning comes
Come here, woman
Come here baby, let me blow your mind
Let me do what I want to you
Let me do what I want to you
Let me make sweet love to you, baby, uh
Ooh, baby, oh baby, so good, baby
So good, so good, so good, baby, uh
You'll do it to me, I'll do it to you
Come here, baby, lay your head next to mine
Ooh, oh, ooh, oh, ahh, uh
So good, sweet woman
I like the way you make me feel
I like the way you make me feel
So good, so good, so good, so good, baby, uh
Let me do what I wanna do
All I wanna do is make love to you
Let me do what I wanna do
All I wanna do is make love to you
Let me do, do, do, do, do, do, do, uh
The song "Close the Door" by Teddy Pendergrass is a romantic, slow jam that speaks to the act of physical intimacy between two people. The lyrics depict a man who is deeply in love with his significant other and wants to give her all of his love. Right from the opening line, "Close the door," it is clear that the focus is on shutting out the rest of the world, creating a safe and private space for two to be alone. The singer reassures the listener that there's no need to worry about anything else; this is their time to be happy and free from the outside world's problems.
The song's imagery suggests a buildup of sexual tension that culminates in the act of lovemaking, with lyrics like "Let me rub your back where you say it's sore" and "Let me do what I want to do / All I wanna do is make love to you." These lines evoke a sense of sensual pleasure and anticipation that serve to deepen the listener's experience of the intimacy being described. The singer's longing to hold and be close to his partner is also underscored by lines such as "I've waited all day long just to hold you in my arms," emphasizing the depth of his desire.
In many ways, "Close the Door" is a classic example of the soulful, slow-burning love ballads that Teddy Pendergrass was known for, appealing to the emotions through lush instrumentation and soulful vocals. The song remains a staple of classic R&B radio and continues to be a beloved track among fans of the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Close the door
Let's create a moment for just us two
Let me give you what you've been waiting for
I'm ready to show you my love
Baby, I got so much love to give
I have an abundance of love for you
I want to give it all to you
I'm willing to give you all of my love
No need to worry no more
Let's let go of any uneasiness and enjoy the moment
Let's bring this day to a pleasant end
We should end the day on a high note
Girl, it's me and you now
We should just focus on each other
I've waited all day long just to hold you in my arms
I've been looking forward to this moment all day
And it's exactly like I thought it would be
This moment is everything I imagined it would be
Let me rub your back where you say it's sore
I want to care for you and ease your pain
Come on get closer and closer
Let's get physically and emotionally intimate
So close to me
I want you to be as close to me as possible
Let's get lost in each other
Let's immerse ourselves in our love
Let me blow your mind
I want to amaze you with pleasure
Plenty good lovin' all through the night
Our love will last all night long
And then again and then again
And we'll continue to show our love again and again
When the morning comes
Even after a long night, I still want to be with you
Come here, woman
I want to embrace you and show you my love
Let me do what I want to you
I want to please you and show you my love
Let me make sweet love to you, baby, uh
I want to give you the most romantic love you've ever experienced
You'll do it to me, I'll do it to you
We should both give and receive pleasure
Come here, baby, lay your head next to mine
I want us to be physically and emotionally connected
So good, sweet woman
You are amazing and wonderful
I like the way you make me feel
You make me feel happy and loved
Let me do what I wanna do
I want to express my love in the way I know best
All I wanna do is make love to you
All I want is to show you my love through physical intimacy
Let me do, do, do, do, do, do, do, uh
I want us to continue making love and enjoying each other's company.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leon Huff, Kenny Gamble
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@2GunRock
COME HERE, BABY!!!
This man taught a whole generation of men how to be an irresistible Alpha all women secretly desire.
@Sunshine-zm1fx
Referring to strong, intelligent, and sexy men as Alpha will always be a loser move. The minute you use the word "Alpha" here, and are serious about it, well, it's just a huge message to women to stay away from that toxic shyte.
@kyeo77
what you saw in this video doesn't exist in reality
@2GunRock
@@kyeo77 I never even saw the video the first time I heard this song, and Turn Out the Lights, and I felt the same way. Just his tone of voice. Totally in control. When he asks, it sounds more like he demands, and all women are turned on by a man who takes charge that way. I know there was a lot of sexy music before and after TP, but he taught men it's okay, even preferred, to take charge in the bedroom. He taught a generation of men that women fantasize about being dominated.
@SongmanKK
Not really, just be yourself and be strong as a man, and go for a woman you connect and get along with, then see what happens. This Alpha label is rubbish.
@gloriaa.garcia3985
2023 and still listening to Teddy. 100 years from now and people will still be enjoying his music . RIP
@michaelmartin8397
So true
@pinahall4447
Yep because we still listening to it a half of a century later.
@harrymaples3040
Until I’m gone💯👍🏾
@sizwekhoza5874
Most definitely