Sophia Knapp is the leader of Brooklyn-based psych-rock outfit Cliffie Swan… Read Full Bio ↴Sophia Knapp is the leader of Brooklyn-based psych-rock outfit Cliffie Swan. She released her first single, "Nothing to Lose," replete with a B-side remix by Caroline Polachek of Chairlift, on Drag City in 2011. It was followed by her debut solo LP, Into the Waves, in 2012. The album featured two duets with her beau, Bill Callahan.

Close To Me
Sophia Knapp Lyrics

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Silent hope, ...
Just a little time he ...
Our kind
Just a little time till sun burns the song
The night magically dies
So when you're close to me
I can see, I feel you moving
All around me, it's sparkling halos

Make so many colors, only naked eyes can see
... all learn to fly
Uhu, take a chance this time
Know I'm ... bring you... fire
On ... see me, you
When Mark and I say
Whoa, somebody down to...

So when you're close to me
I can see, I feel you moving
All around me, you like the rain
When falling to the river, floating to the see
Uh yeah, ... shifting, brought to life
We're rearranging space and time
No one cares but you,
Starting the fire, when Mark and I save you
When Mark and I save
Whoa, somebody down to...

Like a ... from, ... find your way to me
Like a prisoner towards the light I'll extend my reach

Sending pictures with ... tell me what do you see?
Can you see it? Can you see it?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sophia Knapp's song Close to Me evoke a sense of longing and hopefulness. The words "Silent hope" suggest a deep desire that is not spoken aloud, perhaps a willingness to take a chance on love or on life in general. The next line, "Just a little time he..." indicates the singer's belief that time is needed for their hope to be realized.

"Our kind" may refer to the shared experience of being human and the desire for connection and love. The line "Just a little time till sun burns the song" could mean that the singer is waiting for some kind of sign or signal that their hopes will be fulfilled. The night "magically dies" in the next line, perhaps implying that the singer believes in the power of transformation and new beginnings.

The chorus expresses the feeling of being close to someone and the joy that they bring. The lines "I can see, I feel you moving/All around me, it's sparkling halos/Make so many colors, only naked eyes can see" paint a vivid picture of the sensory experience of being in the presence of someone you love.

The second verse is more abstract, describing a sense of transformation and rearrangement of time and space. The repeated line "When Mark and I say/ Whoa, somebody down to..." is cryptic and open to interpretation, but could suggest a moment of revelation or recognition.

Overall, the lyrics of Close to Me convey a sense of yearning for connection and hope for a positive future.

Line by Line Meaning

Silent hope, ...
Despite my silence, I still have hope for us.

Just a little time he ...
I just need a little time with him to make things right.

Our kind
We belong together because we are of the same kind.

Just a little time till sun burns the song
We only have a limited time to make things right before it's too late.

The night magically dies
The night ends and with it, our troubles disappear like magic.

So when you're close to me I can see, I feel you moving All around me, it's sparkling halos Make so many colors, only naked eyes can see
When we are together, I can sense your movements all around me, creating a beautiful, colorful aura.

... all learn to fly Uhu, take a chance this time Know I'm ... bring you... fire On ... see me, you When Mark and I say Whoa, somebody down to...
We can all achieve greatness if we take a chance and I promise to ignite a spark within you when we are together. When we are in agreement, nothing can stop us.

When Mark and I save Whoa, somebody down to...
We will come to the rescue when needed and we will stand together against any obstacle.

Like a ... from, ... find your way to me Like a prisoner towards the light I'll extend my reach Sending pictures with ... tell me what do you see? Can you see it? Can you see it?
Just like a moth is drawn towards the light, I will try to attract you towards me. I will extend my reach to help you see things clearly and ask if you can see what I see.

Contributed by Sophie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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