The Closer You Get
Rita Coolidge Lyrics
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Ill be over the edge now in no time at all.
Im falling faster and faster and faster with no time to stall.
The closer you get, the further I fall.
The things that you say to me, the look on your face, brings out the best in
Me.
Do I see a trace in your eyes of love?
The closer you get, the further I fall.
Ill be over the edge now in no time at all.
Im falling faster and faster and faster with no time to stall.
The closer you get, the further I fall.
Could I be dreamin?
Is this really real?
Cause theres something magic the way that I feel in your arms tonight.
The closer you get, the further I fall.
Ill be over the edge now in no time at all.
Im falling faster and faster and faster with no time to stall.
The closer you get, the further I fall.
Keep fallin, oh, yeah, yeah, keep fallin, mm, fallin, oh, yeah, yeah, im
Fallin.
Yes, Im fallin. yes, Im fallin. yes, Im fallin.
Yes, Im fallin. yes, Im fallin. yes, Im fallin.
Yes, Im fallin. yes, Im fallin. yes, Im fallin.
In Rita Coolidge's song, "The Closer You Get," the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and falling deeper into love with someone. The first stanza describes the singer's increasing feelings of falling as they become closer to the object of their affection. The speed with which they are falling increases, indicating that they are losing control and becoming more enamored with the person they are falling for. The repeated line, "the closer you get, the further I fall," reinforces this sense of falling and losing control.
The second stanza focuses on the impact the other person has on the singer. The things they say and the way they look bring out the best in the singer. The singer also wonders if they see a trace of love in the other person's eyes, indicating that the feelings may be mutual.
The chorus is a repetition of the first stanza, reinforcing the themes of falling and losing control. The singer asks if they are dreaming and wonders if the sense of magic they feel in the other person's arms is real.
Line by Line Meaning
The closer you get, the further I fall.
As you approach me, my feelings for you become more intense and overwhelming, causing me to fall further in love with you.
Ill be over the edge now in no time at all.
My emotions towards you are so strong that I am at risk of losing control at any moment.
Im falling faster and faster and faster with no time to stall.
My feelings for you are rapidly increasing, with no signs of slowing down, as I am completely consumed by your presence.
The things that you say to me, the look on your face, brings out the best in Me.
Your words and expressions have a profound impact on me, bringing out the best qualities within myself.
Do I see a trace in your eyes of love?
I am wondering if the look in your eyes suggests that you reciprocate my feelings of love towards you.
Could I be dreamin?
I am questioning whether or not my overwhelming feelings for you are even real, or if I am just imagining them.
Is this really real?
I am questioning the authenticity of my emotions towards you, trying to determine if they are genuine or simply a figment of my imagination.
Cause theres something magic the way that I feel in your arms tonight.
The feelings I have for you when we are physically close are magical and powerful, leaving me feeling completely enamored by you.
Keep fallin, oh, yeah, yeah, keep fallin, mm, fallin, oh, yeah, yeah, im
I am continuing to fall further in love with you, and I am reveling in the emotions that you bring out in me.
Yes, Im fallin.
My feelings for you are intensifying, and I am falling deeper and deeper in love with you.
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