Too Close for Comfort
Sammy Davis Lyrics


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Be firm, be fair, be sure, beware
On your guard, take care, while there's such temptation

One thing will lead to another
Too late to run for cover
She's much too close for comfort now

Be wise, be smart, behave, my heart
Don't upset your cart when she's so close
Be soft, be sweet, but be discreet
Don't go off your beat, she's too close for comfort

Too close, too close for comfort, please, not again
Too close, too close to know just when to say when

Be firm, be fair, be absolutely sure, beware
On your guard, take care, while there's such temptation

One thing will lead to another
Too late to run for cover
She's much too close for comfort now

Too close, too close for comfort
She's too close, too close to know just when to say when

Be firm and be fair, be sure, beware
On your guard, take care, while there's such temptation

One thing leads to another
Too late to run for cover
She's much too close for comfort now
And just a little pinch of soda

One thing leads to another
Too late to run for cover
She's much too close for comfort now

She's much
too much




Much too much
She's too much too close for comfort now

Overall Meaning

In Sammy Davis Jr.'s "Too Close For Comfort," he warns listeners of an impending danger when a woman becomes too close for comfort. Davis starts by urging listeners to be "firm, fair, and sure" and to "beware" of the temptation that comes with close proximity to someone. He advises listeners to be on their guard and take care when this happens. Davis emphasizes the importance of being wise, smart, and behaving. He warns that when someone is too close, it's easy to lose control and advises that it's not wise to go off one's beat. The chorus of the song emphasizes the point that this woman is too close for comfort and it's too late to run for cover.


Davis talks about the dangers of giving in to temptation and emphasizes the importance of self-control. He warns that one thing leads to another and once someone gets too close, it's hard to know when to say when. Davis emphasizes the importance of being cautious and aware of the dangers that come with close proximity to someone.


Overall, the song warns people about the dangers of giving into temptation and losing control when someone is too close for comfort. It emphasizes the importance of being aware, cautious, and in control when in close proximity to someone.


Line by Line Meaning

Be firm, be fair, be sure, beware
Be unwavering, be just, be certain, be cautious


On your guard, take care, while there's such temptation
Be vigilant, be careful, while the allure is present


One thing will lead to another
One action will cause a subsequent action


Too late to run for cover
Escape is not possible anymore


She's much too close for comfort now
She is too near for ease or relaxation


Be wise, be smart, behave, my heart
Be clever, be astute, act with discipline, my feelings


Don't upset your cart when she's so close
Don't disrupt your plans when she is nearby


Be soft, be sweet, but be discreet
Be gentle, be affectionate, but be careful not to be noticed


Don't go off your beat, she's too close for comfort
Do not deviate from your routine, she is too near for ease or relaxation


Too close, too close for comfort, please, not again
Too near, too close for being at ease, please not again


Too close, too close to know just when to say when
Too near, too close to understand when to stop


And just a little pinch of soda
And just a small amount of fizzy drink


She's much too close for comfort now
She is too near for ease or relaxation


She's much
She is excessively


too much
Overwhelming, excessive


Much too much
Excessively too much


She's too much too close for comfort now
She is overwhelmingly too near for ease or relaxation




Lyrics © BOCK IP LLC, Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George David Weiss, Jerry Bock, Larry Holofcener

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Question: I assume that is the Marty Paich group backing Sammy up. Correct? It shows off Sam's Jazz sensibilities.

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