He then went on to pick up a guitar and with countless hours of obsessive practice, realized his love for the instrument and let his natural ability be heard. He began in College fronting a local country band which became one of the best live acts in the tri-state area. In 1996, Rick loaded up his guitar and made the official move to Nashville, TN leaving behind the comfort zone of his small town. After laying asphalt for 2 years and singing demos in his free time, Rick eventually caught the eye of country legend, Tracy Lawrence. Rick was asked to be the acoustic guitar player for Tracy’s band in 1998 and remained in that position for 5 years. During this time, Rick co-wrote several songs for Tracy’s albums including “Steps”, “Breaking from the Inside Out”, and “Long Wet Kiss”.
In 2002, Rick was wooed away from being a sideman with a record contract from Warner Brothers – Nashville. Rick went to the studio right away and cut an album that consisted of 12 songs all written by Huck himself. However, due to the natural slow moving wheels of the music industry, Rick’s album was never released. In 2006, Rick was forced to cut ties with the Major Label and create his own record label to get his music to his fans.
Rick has always performed live, with his guitar as his only band mate. His music tells a story and holds the listeners attention with flawless guitar playing and soulful melodies. This is not your Grand Pa’s country. Rick is influenced by the rock sounds of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Tom Petty along with country legends Merle Haggard and Keith Whitley. Country, Motown, and Rock and Roll is what he uses to constantly push the envelope to reach his fans on a different level.
Closer To You
Rick Huckaby Lyrics
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you make me glad that I'm wrong
You take me places I've never been
Take me home
You show me something 'bout you every day
don't even try what you do
You wear that smile a different way
but it's still you
but girl you come so close
I'm so sure of it
every time I get
closer to you
You hold my hand I can hardly breath
we're only inches away
and even though you're right in front of me
you're still too far away
Nobody's perfect I know
but girl you come so close
I'm so sure of it
every time I get
closer to you
Walk me through another door
I've never seen before
Leave me wanting more
Nobody's perfect I know
but girl you come so close
I'm so sure of it
every time I get
closer to you
I'm so sure of it
every time I get
closer to you
The lyrics of the song Closer to You by Rick Huckaby express the feeling of being enamored with someone and the constant wonder of discovering new things about them. The singer contemplates the depth and complexity of his feelings for this person, admitting that although he thought he knew them well, they continue to surprise him. He appreciates the uniqueness of this individual and the way they can make him feel like he is experiencing something new every day. The chorus emphasizes how the singer feels closer to the person whenever they are together, even though there is still a sense of longing for something more.
The second verse emphasizes the physical connection between the two people, as the singer describes the intenseness of holding hands and being inches apart from the person they care for. Even though they are physically close, the singer admits that there is still a sense of distance between them, highlighting the complexity and subtlety of the emotions and the relationship.
Overall, the song is a romantic and introspective reflection on the nature of relationships and how the discovery of a person's character and mysteries can make someone feel closer to them even if there is still a lot to explore.
Line by Line Meaning
Just when I think I got you figured out
Every time I feel like I understand you, something new and surprising about you catches me off guard.
you make me glad that I'm wrong
I'm happy to be proven wrong because learning more about you brings me joy.
You take me places I've never been
You introduce me to new experiences and show me things I never knew existed.
Take me home
Your presence and love make me feel like I'm where I belong.
You show me something 'bout you every day
I discover something new and intriguing about you every day.
don't even try what you do
You have a special quality or skill that comes naturally to you, without any effort or intention on your part.
You wear that smile a different way
Even though you're always yourself, you express your emotions and personality in unique and creative ways.
but it's still you
Despite your individuality and originality, everything you do and say is still undeniably you.
Nobody's perfect I know
I understand that no one is flawless or without faults, including you and me.
but girl you come so close
However, you come very close to being perfect in my eyes because of all the qualities and traits that make you amazing.
I'm so sure of it
I have complete confidence in my feelings and beliefs about you, and I know they are true.
every time I get closer to you
Whenever I get to know you better or spend more time with you, my admiration and affection for you grow stronger.
You hold my hand I can hardly breathe
Your touch and physical presence make me feel weak in the knees and out of breath.
we're only inches away
Even when we're physically close, I still feel like we're not intimate enough and I want to be even closer to you.
and even though you're right in front of me
Despite being face-to-face with you, I still feel like I need more of you and your attention.
you're still too far away
My desire for you is so strong that no matter how close I am to you, it never feels like enough.
Walk me through another door
Lead me into new and exciting opportunities or experiences that I would never have encountered without you.
I've never seen before
Show me something completely fresh and unexpected, something I could not have imagined on my own.
Leave me wanting more
Your presence and influence in my life always leave me wanting more of your time, your companionship, and your love.
I'm so sure of it
My conviction and faith in you and our relationship are immeasurable and immutable.
every time I get closer to you
Every moment I spend with you, every experience we share, every word we exchange brings me one step closer to you, and to true happiness.
Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.