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
Camy Batouche
Close the door
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
Girl it's me and you now
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
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 know 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
Nothin' makes me love to you baby
You baby, oh baby, so good, baby
So good, so good, so good, baby
You'll do it to me, I'll do it to you
Come here baby, lay you head next to mine
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
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
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Thomas Ferguson
The older you get the more this song hit 😩🔥
p23 _00
No bullshit🔥
Joe Wilson
Teddy's name doesn't get mentioned much anymore in "great singer" conversations, but us "grown folks" who grew up during the 70's will never forget that at one time Teddy was THE MAN...even before he went solo! (Shout out to Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes!) This will always be my favorite Teddy cut but I loved so many! Just plain old good music that stirred the soul. Not much of that around anymore...so sad. 😪 R.I.P. Teddy...we still remember!💯💗
richard samad
@Vikki Holmes Teddy was alright. He was just ok. I clap for teddy. I clap, scream and stomp my feet for Luther and the isley brothers. Those two- Luther and the Isleys ran away with all the awards. Luther was out of this world and so were the Isley brothers.
Vikki Holmes
He was definitely the man I still stop and hollar when I hear his oldies close the door, it don’t hurt now , I mean the whole track was it ❤
Michele DeLeon
@richard samad Luther is great . Two different type of vocal styles. Luther is smooth and Teddy is gravelly which is what I really like.
richard samad
@Michele DeLeon What about Luther
Michele DeLeon
In my eyes he still sets the standard for best soul singers.
Kelvin Rummels
Still one of the best songs of all time
mobus1603
@Cameron Fairchild FBA No, in any genre!