Born "Sonia Clarke" in London, England in 1968, of Trinidadian parentage. … Read Full Bio ↴Born "Sonia Clarke" in London, England in 1968, of Trinidadian parentage. She was sort of written-off at school but had shown talents in sports. She dreamed of becoming a successful pentathlete up to the time ending up only second in a race. Then she turned to the music scene, dancing at clubs etc. and joined a reggae band as a singer at the age of 17. She was homeless in these times. Her band went defunct the same year, but she got a solo record deal leading to an immediate club hit in the UK. Then Sonique came in contact with several artists of the upcoming Acid House scene, who also worked as DJs, e.g. Tim Simenon (Bomb the Bass) and Mark Moore (S'Express). She wrote and recorded songs with them and joined the S'Express outfit for their second album release. These times she also learned a lot about DJing from her mates, was training her skills at home for several years, before finally having her first public appearance as a DJ in 1994. In January the next year, Sonique got her first engagement as a resident DJ at a London club called Swankey Mode already. Another milestone was her residency from 1997 to 1999 at Manumission in Ibiza. Meanwhile she has traveled many countries of the world for guest DJ appearances.

What makes Sonique so unique as a DJ is that she has blended her excellent powerful and emotive singing abilities with a natural mixing talent to create a unique club atmosphere. As soon as she steps up to the decks she picks up the mic and introduces herself, instantly connecting with the crowd and setting up the atmosphere for an unforgettable night. Right at the peak of the best tunes comes the perfect crescendo of smooth vocals just made up on the spot yet somehow sounding like they are meant to be there. This talent never before seen in clubland is unique to Sonique.

The other leg of her career is to write, record and remix songs, mainly dance-orientated and soulfoul with a high potential to go on top of the club charts as well as the pop charts. Sonique's greatest hit so far is the song «It feels so good», being re-released in 2000 and becoming a chart-topper in many countries that year. Up to now she has recorded three solo albums, has released more than 10 singles and can point to a long list of collaborations with other artists' projects from William Orbit to Josh Wink. Several record labels have released also some albums with live mixes of Sonique's DJ sets.

Move Closer
Sonique Lyrics

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Oh you're so far away, I can't share anything with you
So come on over here, for a moment before it's too late
I got no more time, for sitting around
For sitting around, fantasizing

[chorus]So I want to
So I want to
So I want to

So I want to feel you, So move a little closer
I want to touch you, so move a little closer
Feel you, so move a little closer
I want to touch you, so move a little closer

Oh you're so far away, I can't share anything with you
So come on over here, for a moment before it's too late
I got no more time, for sitting around, fantasizing
Said I got nom more time sitting around
Dreaming, dreaming, dreaming, dreaming
And I can't wait another day, got no more time to waste

I want to kiss you face again and you body in every place
[repeat chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sonique's song Move Closer express the desire to be physically closer to someone, to feel them and touch them. It is clear that the singer of the song is separated from the person they desire and they feel that time is running out. The repetition of "I got no more time" in the second stanza emphasizes this urgency. The use of the words "fantasizing" and "dreaming" suggest that the singer has been imagining what it would be like to be closer to the other person, but now they want to turn those thoughts into reality.

The chorus of the song is simple but powerful, with the repetition of "So I want to" followed by the desire to "feel you" and "touch you". This repetition serves to reinforce the urgency expressed in the verses, and the repeated phrase "so move a little closer" makes it clear what the singer wants the other person to do.

Overall, the lyrics of Move Closer are a plea for emotional and physical closeness, expressed with passion and urgency.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh you're so far away, I can't share anything with you
I feel distant from you and incapable of establishing an emotional connection

So come on over here, for a moment before it's too late
I implore you to join me momentarily before the opportunity expires

I got no more time, for sitting around
I refuse to waste time any longer doing nothing

For sitting around, fantasizing
For indulging in imaginary scenarios that may never become reality

[chorus]So I want to
I have an intense desire to

So I want to feel you, So move a little closer
I yearn to sense your presence, hence would you please draw nearer

I want to touch you, so move a little closer
Distant physicality is insufficient, I crave to touch you thus move a little closer

Feel you, so move a little closer
I want to experience your touch, therefore kindly move closer

I want to touch you, so move a little closer
Once again, I reproach you to approach so I can sense your touch

Oh you're so far away, I can't share anything with you
Repetition signifies a deep desire to close the distance between us

So come on over here, for a moment before it's too late
Same meaning as line 2

I got no more time, for sitting around, fantasizing
Same meaning as line 3 and 4

Said I got no more time sitting around
Reiteration of not wishing to waste precious time

Dreaming, dreaming, dreaming, dreaming
Repetition serves to emphasize a desire for action rather than remaining idle and dreamy

And I can't wait another day, got no more time to waste
Feeling of urgency, where every moment counts, and my time must be used effectively

I want to kiss you face again and you body in every place
A heartfelt confession that expresses an intense desire to engage in deep intimacy

[repeat chorus]
Repeating the chorus reiterates the burning desire felt for the other person

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SONIA MARINA CLARKE, ROBIN BARTER, RICHARD EDWARD SALMON

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