DeVaughn's musical story began with his mother's vinyl collection. "I always loved music so I would sneak into her record collection when she wasn't around and play her stuff." DeVaughn's father, noted jazz musician Abdul Wadud was also an influence. DeVaughn knew at an early age that he would become an entertainer.
DeVaughn graduated from High Point High School in Beltsville, Maryland; then headed to nearby Coppin State. It was the first day of college that changed the course of his life. "I saw a group of guys standing outside singing, Boyz II Men style," remembers DeVaughn. "I just went up there and started harmonizing with them. Before I knew what was going on, I was in a group, cutting class to write lyrics and record." After winning $2,000.00 in a talent show at Bar None, a Washington D.C. nightclub, DeVaughn decided to go for broke and invested all of his winnings into a CD burner. Several independent releases led to a showcase with Jive Records, and the career was on it's way.
Closer
Raheem DeVaughn Lyrics
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I was just anticipating, that you'd be calling me
And I'd be getting closer, as simple as jumping in the ride (closer)
And approaching your block (closer)
When my key hits the lock and I'm in (closer)
So it won't be long now, until we meet again
'Till our palms are sweating hand in hand,
Won't be long now
'Till we challenge time and try to meet the sun
Until you recognize that I'm your only one
Until we make a baby girl or a son, it won't be long now
I'll take my tongue to where you, you might feel like a wet dream
And on my way approaching, I'll think of new things we can do
(some oil, some fruit, some chocolates, I'm getting closer)
In case you don't hear me I'm a say it one mo' time, closer
As sure as my name is Raheem yeah, oh, closer
Oh- On my life on the red, black, and green, closer
I swear it won't be long now, baby till we meet again
'Till our palms are sweating hand in hand,
'Till we're hot and both need a ceiling fan
Won't be long now
'Till we challenge time and try to meet the sun
Until you recognize why I'm your only one
'Till we make a baby girl or a beautiful son
It won't be long now
Baby till we meet again
'Till we're sweating hand in hand,
'Till we're hot and both need a ceiling fan
Won't be long now
'Till we challenge time and try to greet the sun
Until you clench my back and what's done is done
And until I plant the seed and I feel you cum
It won't be long now
And you'll feel the earth, aligning and shifting
While I am giving you my all
I wanna take you to a place (take my hand, let's go)
Where the water never runs dry and beauty never dies
(yeah, time flies, I wanna make love)
Baby till we meet again
'Till our palms are sweating hand in hand,
'Till we're hot and both need a ceiling fan, won't be long now
'Till we challenge time and try to reach the sun
Until you recognize why I'm the only one
Until we make a girl or a baby son
It won't be long now
In "Closer" by Raheem DeVaughn, the singer expresses his excitement and anticipation to be with his partner. He believes that their meeting was meant to be and that it is perfect timing, almost as if they have telepathy. As he gets closer to her, he imagines all the things they will do together, from using oil to trying new things. He's so close that he can visualize what it will feel like to hold her hand and sweat together. The singer also references their future, including having children together. He encourages his partner to recognize that he is the only one for her and that it won't be long until they're together.
The lyrics of this song evoke positive feelings and a sense of anticipation. The song has a smooth and mellow sound, which adds to the romance of the lyrics. The references to physical intimacy are subtle and tasteful, demonstrating a respect and appreciation for his partner. Raheem DeVaughn's voice is soulful and emotional, conveying his passion for his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
If this ain't perfect timing, must be telepathy
I knew you'd call because our connection is so strong that we must be communicating through our minds
And I'd be getting closer, as simple as jumping in the ride (closer)
I'm on my way to you and it's as easy as getting into my car
And approaching your block (closer)
I'm getting closer to your neighborhood
When my key hits the lock and I'm in (closer)
When I arrive at your place and unlock the door, I'll be even closer to you physically
So it won't be long now, until we meet again
I'm excited to finally see you again and it won't be much longer until we're together
'Till our palms are sweating hand in hand,
We'll hold hands so tight that our palms will start to sweat
'till we're hot and both need a ceiling fan
We'll be so passionate and overwhelmed with desire that we'll need a fan to cool off
Until we make a baby girl or a son, it won't be long now
I hope to start a family with you soon because our love is strong and it won't be long until it happens
I'll take my tongue to where you, you might feel like a wet dream
I'll pleasure you so intensely that it'll feel like you're in a dream
And on my way approaching, I'll think of new things we can do
As I get closer to you, I'll start fantasizing about new ways to bring pleasure to our relationship
(some oil, some fruit, some chocolates, I'm getting closer)
I brought some sensual treats to enhance our experience and I'm almost there
It won't be long now, baby till we meet again
The anticipation is building and we'll be together again very soon
Until you recognize that I'm your only one
You'll realize that I'm the only person you truly want and need in your life
And until I plant the seed and I feel you cum
I can't wait to experience the ultimate level of intimacy with you and have a child together
And you'll feel the earth, aligning and shifting
Our lovemaking will be so intense and passionate that it'll feel like the earth is moving beneath us
While I am giving you my all
I'll put my heart and soul into making our experience amazing
I wanna take you to a place (take my hand, let's go)
I want to take you to a place where we can experience pure bliss and pleasure
Where the water never runs dry and beauty never dies (yeah, time flies, I wanna make love)
Our love will never fade and we'll experience the most beautiful and passionate love-making
'Till we challenge time and try to meet the sun
We'll push the boundaries of time to be together for as long as possible
Until you clench my back and what's done is done
We'll be lost in the moment and nothing else will matter except our love for each other
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