1) Tamia Washing… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists with the name Tamia.
1) Tamia Washington-Hill (born May 9, 1975 in Windsor, Ontario) is a Canadian R&B singer. She is noted for her spinto mezzo-soprano, a rangy three octaves, capable of both dark contralto depths and angelic soprano highs. Tamia has released numerous albums since her discovery by Quincy Jones in 1995, at the age of 19. Her first three albums, 1998's Tamia, 2000's A Nu Day, and 2004's More, all achieved moderate success on R&B charts and urban radio, but failed to achieve mainstream success.
As a result of the disappointing performances of her albums, Tamia split from her label and released her next record, Between Friends, independently. As of 2019, Tamia has released a further three studio albums through her own label, Plus One Music Group - 2012's Beautiful Surprise, 2015's Love Life, and 2018's Passion Like Fire.
She has been married to the NBA basketball player Grant Hill since 1999, with whom she has two children.
2) Tamia is an experimental/avant-garde vocalist who has collaborated with Pierre Favre.
Close To You
Tamia Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah
Why do birds suddenly appear?
Every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Every time you walk by, oh
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you, yeah, ooh
On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true, yes, they did
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair
And starlight in your eyes
Like they do
Like they do
That is why all the guys in town
Follow you all around
Just, just, just, just, just like me
They long, they long to be
Close to you, close to you, ooh baby
If only for a minute
I'd settle for an hour
And if you could stay just for one day
That would make me so happy, happy, baby
See it won't hurt to give our love a try
Girl, don't you pass me by
'Cause I'm that kind of guy
who's going to love and treat you like a queen
That is why all the girls in town (they don't mean nothin', baby)
Follow you all around (I only have eyes for you, girl)
Just like me (just like me) they long to be
Close to you
I can feel it whenever we touch
And whenever we talk
And whenever we want
Together, all the time
Together, close to you
I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be, ooh, ooh
Come a little closer, baby (come a little closer, baby)
Lay your head up on my shoulder, baby (on my shoulder, babe)
Boy, you know I can't deny it (girl, you know I can't deny it)
You done gone and set my soul on fire
How I've longed to be closer to you, baby
Oh, I can't believe it
We're hugging and kissing and squeezing each other
And I am the one to get close to you
Tamia's "Close to You" song is an R&B classic ballad that celebrates the connection between two people. The lyrics are a series of questions that ask why things happen when someone special is near. The first verse asks, "Why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near?" This could be interpreted to mean that the presence of the person makes everything seem better and brighter, just like the arrival of birds. The second verse asks, "Why do stars fall down from the sky every time you walk by?" This could be seen as a metaphor for the person's impact on the singer's life – they feel like they are falling in love every time the person is around. The chorus is a repetition of the line "Just like me, they long to be close to you," suggesting that other things want to be close to the person too.
The second half of the song is about the singer's personal feelings towards the person they are talking about. They express a longing to be close to the person, even just for a minute or an hour. They describe themselves as someone who will love and treat the person like a queen. The singer admits to feeling a connection to the person and wanting to be with them all the time. The song ends on a happy note with the singer and the person they are singing about, finally embracing each other and finding the closeness they've been longing for.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do birds suddenly appear?
Why is it that whenever you're around, it seems like a lot of good things just happen out of nowhere?
Every time you are near?
Is it because you have this positive aura around you that attracts good things?
Just like me, they long to be
You really make everyone around you feel good and want to be close to you, just like me.
Why do stars fall down from the sky
Why is it that when you walk by, everything seems to come alive in a beautiful way?
Every time you walk by, oh
Is it because you radiate so much beauty and grace that everything around you just falls for you?
On the day that you were born
It seems like destiny had a plan for you, and it's a beautiful one.
The angels got together
Your birth was such a special moment that the universe came together to make it happen.
And decided to create a dream come true, yes, they did
You were created to be a dream come true for everyone around you, and that's exactly what you are.
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair
The universe gave you a special touch of magic to make you even more beautiful and special.
And starlight in your eyes
Your eyes twinkle with starlight, just like the universe's special gift for you.
That is why all the guys in town
You have this charm that you don't even know about, and it makes all the guys around you follow you.
Follow you all around
You don't even need to try, but everyone around you wants to be near you all the time.
Just, just, just, just, just like me
I can't explain why, but I find myself wanting to be close to you all the time, just like everyone else.
They long, they long to be
Everyone around you just can't help but want to be close to you all the time.
If only for a minute
Even if it's just for a short time, I would be so happy to spend it with you.
I'd settle for an hour
I don't need much, but just an hour with you would make my day.
And if you could stay just for one day
Spending a whole day with you would be a dream come true for me.
That would make me so happy, happy, baby
My happiness is tied to being close to you, and anything that brings me closer to you makes me happy.
See it won't hurt to give our love a try
I know we haven't talked about love yet, but I think we should give it a try and see where it takes us.
Girl, don't you pass me by
I don't want to miss the chance to be with you and find out if something more is possible between us.
'Cause I'm that kind of guy
I'm the kind of person who knows what they want and goes after it, and I want to be with you.
Who's going to love and treat you like a queen
If you give me a chance, I promise to treat you like the amazing person that you are and love you like a queen.
That is why all the girls in town (they don't mean nothin', baby)
I know there are other girls around, but they don't compare to you, and I only have eyes for you.
Follow you all around (I only have eyes for you, girl)
I can't help but want to be close to you all the time, and I don't want anyone else but you.
I can feel it whenever we touch
There's something special when we touch that I can't explain, but it just feels right.
And whenever we talk
Every time we have a conversation, I feel like we connect on a deeper level.
And whenever we want
Whenever we have a moment together, I feel like the world stops and it's just us.
Together, all the time
Being together is where I want to be, and I hope you feel the same way.
I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be, ooh, ooh
I can't help but want to be close to you all the time, and I hope you feel the same way.
Come a little closer, baby (come a little closer, baby)
I want to be closer to you in every way, physically and emotionally.
Lay your head up on my shoulder, baby (on my shoulder, babe)
I want to be the person you can lean on and be there for you when you need me.
Boy, you know I can't deny it (girl, you know I can't deny it)
I can't pretend anymore that I don't have these feelings for you, and I hope you feel the same way.
You done gone and set my soul on fire
Being close to you ignites a passion in me that I never knew was possible, and I want to explore it with you.
How I've longed to be closer to you, baby
I've wanted to be close to you for so long, and I hope you want the same thing.
Oh, I can't believe it
Being close to you feels like a dream come true, and it's almost too good to be true.
We're hugging and kissing and squeezing each other
We're finally together, and it feels amazing to be able to hug, kiss, and hold you close.
And I am the one to get close to you
Out of everyone else, I'm the lucky one who gets to be close to you, and I don't take it for granted.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David, BURT F. BACHARACH
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