There are multiple artists under the same name:

1) A 1970s funk band… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists under the same name:

1) A 1970s funk band, best known for launching the career of their lead singer, Chaka Khan. Major hits during their career include "Tell Me Something Good," "Sweet Thing," and "Ain't Nobody"
Rufus gained a fan in Stevie Wonder thanks to their cover of his "Maybe Your Baby." Wonder gave them a new composition, the slowly grinding "Tell Me Something Good," that he'd written specifically with Khan's vocal style in mind. Pulled as a single from their second album, 1974's Rags to Rufus, "Tell Me Something Good" was a Top Five smash that turned Rufus and Khan into stars....

2) RUFUS (루퍼스) is a independent South-Korean rapper.

3) Rufus was a 1980's spanish electropop band.

Close The Door
Rufus Lyrics

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I'll ask you once
Look in my eyes
Is it gonna work?
Here's my advice

Have a little trust in me
I love you
Baby, can't you see?

It's a lie and I don't care

Have a little faith
It's only fair
That you trust in me
I love you

And you'll always be here
A piece of my heart
My peace of mind
That's for sure

'Til you close the door to giving
To giving
Don't call it quits
It would be a shame

Our little fits
Would be to blame
I'd give all of me
And my precious time

I'm not afraid to give
And what's mine is mine
I'll ask you once
Look in my eyes

Is it gonna work
Is my advice
Have a little trust in me
I love you

And you'll always be
A piece of my heart
My peace of mind
That's for sure

'Til you close the door to giving
To giving
'Til you close the door to giving

'Til you close the door to giving
'Til you close the door to giving
'Til you close the door to giving
'Til you close the door to giving (the door, yeah)
'Til you close the door to giving
'Til you close the door to giving ('til you decide to)
'Til you close the door to giving
'Til you close the door to giving
'Til you close the door to giving
'Til you close the door to giving
'Til you close the door to giving
'Til you close the door to giving (yeah)
'Til you close the door to giving ('til you decide to)

'Til you close the door to giving
'Til you close the door to giving

Overall Meaning

The song "Close the Door" by Rufus is essentially a plea to a romantic partner to not give up on the relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and desperation, as the singer desperately tries to convince their partner to continue to trust and have faith in their love. The chorus, with the repeated phrase "Til you close the door to giving," emphasizes this idea of not giving up on the relationship and continuing to give it a chance. The lyrics "I'd give all of me / And my precious time / I'm not afraid to give / And what's mine is mine" further emphasize the idea of giving and sacrificing for the relationship.

The verses are addressed to the singer's partner, and they ask them to trust in the love they share, as evidenced in the lines "Have a little trust in me / I love you / And you'll always be here / A piece of my heart / My peace of mind / That's for sure." The singer also acknowledges their own flaws and mistakes, stating "Our little fits / Would be to blame," but ultimately urges their partner to not let these difficulties end their relationship. Overall, the song conveys a sense of sincere emotion and vulnerability, as the singer tries to hold onto a relationship that means a great deal to them.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll ask you once
I only need to ask you once

Look in my eyes
Pay attention to my sincerity

Is it gonna work?
Are you willing to make it work?

Here's my advice
This is what I suggest

Have a little trust in me
Believe in me just a little bit

I love you
I have deep feelings for you

Baby, can't you see?
Don't you understand?

It's a lie and I don't care
I don't care about lies because my love for you is real

Have a little faith
Believe in me just a little bit more

It's only fair
It's reasonable to have faith in me because I am trustworthy

That you trust in me
You should have trust in me

And you'll always be here
You will always have a place in my heart

A piece of my heart
You are a part of my heart

My peace of mind
You bring me peace of mind

That's for sure
I am certain of this

'Til you close the door to giving
Don't give up yet

Don't call it quits
Don't give up yet

It would be a shame
It would be unfortunate

Our little fits
Our arguments

Would be to blame
We would be at fault for them

I'd give all of me
I am willing to give everything

And my precious time
And my valuable time

I'm not afraid to give
I am not afraid to be vulnerable

And what's mine is mine
I am committed to this relationship

'Til you close the door to giving
Don't give up yet

'Til you close the door to giving (the door, yeah)
Don't give up yet

'Til you close the door to giving
Don't give up yet

'Til you close the door to giving ('til you decide to)
Don't give up yet

'Til you close the door to giving
Don't give up yet

'Til you close the door to giving (yeah)
Don't give up yet

'Til you close the door to giving ('til you decide to)
Don't give up yet

'Til you close the door to giving
Don't give up yet

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Bobby J. Watson, Chaka Khan, David James Wolinski, Louis Andre Fischer

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