The hit songs "Do It Baby" and Love Machine (written by Billy Griffin & Pete Moore) were performed by Billy Griffin as the lead singer after the departure of original founder member Smokey Robinson.
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Just To Be Close To You
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics
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Let's find a bigger view
Don't care when we get there
I just want to be with you
Don't care what we watch
Don't care what we do
You're all the colors baby
Don't care what we watch
Can't remember feeling blue
You're all the colors baby
I just want to be with you
Let's shake the wolf hour baby
Let's make it bright as noon
Don't care when we get there
I just want to be with you
You make everything shine
You make everything new
You're all the colors baby….
The lyrics to Smokey Robinson and The Miracles' song "Just To Be Close To You" convey a deep desire for companionship and the importance of being in the presence of a loved one. The song begins with the suggestion of embarking on a journey, symbolized by hitting the highway and seeking a bigger view. The destination and timing are inconsequential; the only priority is being together. It showcases a strong sense of devotion and a willingness to go wherever necessary for the sake of being close to the person they love.
The lyrics continue with an emphasis on the lack of importance placed on external factors. It doesn't matter what they watch or what they do, as long as they are in each other's company. The phrase "You're all the colors baby" suggests that this person is the source of joy, vibrancy, and completeness in the singer's life. The repetition of "Don't care what we watch" further emphasizes that the focus is solely on the connection between the two individuals.
The chorus reinforces this sentiment of devotion and the transformative power of being together. The line "You make everything shine, you make everything new" suggests that the presence of the loved one brings a sense of brightness and renewal to the singer's life. The repetition of "You're all the colors baby" echoes the idea that this person is the embodiment of all the beauty and happiness one could desire.
Overall, "Just To Be Close To You" celebrates the power of love and the fulfillment found in the simple act of being in the presence of someone who brings light and joy into one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's hit the highway
Let's embark on an adventurous journey
Let's find a bigger view
Let's seek a broader perspective
Don't care when we get there
The timing of arrival is insignificant
I just want to be with you
Being in your presence is my utmost desire
Don't care what we watch
The choice of entertainment is irrelevant
Don't care what we do
The specific activities don't matter
You're all the colors baby
You bring vibrancy and joy into my life
I just want to be with you
Being by your side is all I long for
Can't remember feeling blue
I cannot recall ever being sad
You're all the colors baby
You fill my world with endless positivity
I just want to be with you
My sole yearning is to be in your presence
Let's shake the wolf hour baby
Let's overcome difficult moments together
Let's make it bright as noon
Let's illuminate our journey with happiness
Don't care when we get there
The arrival time holds no significance
I just want to be with you
My deepest desire is to be by your side
You make everything shine
You bring radiance to every aspect of life
You make everything new
You transform and rejuvenate everything
You're all the colors baby
You encompass the beauty of the spectrum
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I don't care what they think about me
And I don't care what they say
I don't care what they think,
If you're leaving
I'm gonna beg you to stay
I don't care if they start to avoid me
I don't care what they do
I don't care about anything else
But being with you,
Being with you
Honey don't go,
Don't leave this scene
Be out of the picture and off of the screen
Don't let them say: "We told you so"
They tell me you'll love me
And then let me go
I've heard the warning voice
From friends and my relations
They tell me all about your heartbreak
Reputation
I don't care what they think about me
And I don't care what they say, no
I don't care what they think,
If you're leaving
I'm gonna beg you to stay
I don't care if they start to avoid me
I don't care what they do
I don't care about anything else
But being with you,
Being with you
People can change,
They always do
Haven't they noticed
The changes in you?
Or can it be,
That like love I am blind?
Do I want it so much
'Til it's all in my mind?
One thing I know for sure
Is really really real
I never felt before
The way you make me feel
I don't care what they think about me
And I don't care what they say
I don't care what they think,
If you're leaving
I'm gonna beg you to stay
I don't care if they start to avoid me
I don't care what they do
I don't care about anything else
But being with you,
Being with you
Being with you
Being with you
I don't care about anything else
But being with you,
Being with you
I wanna be with you
Emmanuelle Lannes
I don't care what they think about me, and
I don't care what they say
I don't care what they think if you're leaving
I'm gonna beg you to stay
I don't care if they start to avoid me
I don't care what they do
I don't care about anything else but being with you, being with you
Honey don't go, don't leave this scene
Be out of the picture, and off of the screen
Don't let them say we told you so
They tell me you'll love me and then let me go
I heard the warning voice from friends and my relations
They tell me all about your heartbreak reputation
I don't care what they think about me, and
I don't care what they say
I don't care what they think if you're leaving
I'm gonna beg you to stay
I don't care if they start to avoid me
I don't care what they do
I don't care about anything else but being with you, being with you
People can change, they always do
Haven't they noticed the changes in you?
Or can it be that like love I am blind
Do I want it so much 'til it's all in my mind?
One thing I know for sure is really, really real
I never felt before the way you make me feel
I don't care what they think about me, and
I don't care what they say
I don't care what they think if you're leaving
I'm gonna beg you to stay
I don't care if they start to avoid me
I don't care what they do
I don't care about anything else but being with you, being with you
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