Intimacy
The Corrs Lyrics


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Hey, yeah, yeah yeah yeah
Last night before you fell asleep
You whispered something to me
Was it just a dream
I'm gonna listen to you close
'Cause your goodnight kiss
Felt like a ghost
What are you trying to say to me
What are you trying to say

Everybody's searching for intimacy
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Everybody's hurting for intimacy
Ooh ooh ooh ooh

We come into this world alone
From the heart of darkness
The infinite unknown
We're only here a little while
And I feel safe and warm
When I see you smile

Baby don't move away from me
Baby don't pull away

Everybody's searching for intimacy
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Everybody's hurting for intimacy
Ooh ooh ooh ooh

Remember when you were a child
And your momma would hold you in her arms
And rock you to sleep, yeah, yeah, yeah
Now darling there's just you and I
Let's give each other everything, baby baby, yeah, yeah

Everybody's searching for intimacy
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Everybody's hurting for intimacy
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Baby come and lay down next to me
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Everybody's searching for intimacy
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Hey, yeah, yeah yeah yeah
Umm, uh, hee he yeah

Overall Meaning

The Corrs' song "Intimacy" deals with the universal human desire for connection with others. The lyrics describe the vulnerability and uncertainty that come with love, and the search for deeper and more meaningful relationships. The first verse describes a moment of intimacy between two people, when one whispers something to the other before falling asleep. The uncertainty of whether this was just a dream or a real message emphasizes the ambiguity and complexity of human emotions.


The chorus highlights the universal nature of this desire by stating that "Everybody's searching for intimacy" and "Everybody's hurting for intimacy." The repetition of the phrase "Ooh ooh ooh ooh" adds a sense of longing and yearning. The second verse reflects on the briefness of human life and the comfort that can be found in the presence of a loved one. The line "We're only here a little while" reinforces the importance of making the most of the time we have and cherishing those close to us.


The bridge of the song recalls the feeling of being held by a parent as a child, and urges the listener to give themselves to their partner completely. The final chorus repeats the message of the first, affirming that love and intimacy are fundamental human needs.


Overall, "Intimacy" is a poignant and emotionally charged song that speaks to the universal human desire for connection and closeness.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, yeah, yeah yeah yeah
The song begins with an enthusiastic expression.


Last night before you fell asleep You whispered something to me Was it just a dream I'm gonna listen to you close 'Cause your goodnight kiss Felt like a ghost
The singer recalls an incident in which her partner whispered something to her before going to sleep. She wonders if it was a dream and listens closely to what he has to say, as his goodnight kiss felt uncharacteristic and mysterious.


What are you trying to say to me What are you trying to say
The singer is curious about her partner's message and wants to know what he is trying to communicate.


Everybody's searching for intimacy Ooh ooh ooh ooh Everybody's hurting for intimacy Ooh ooh ooh ooh
The chorus speaks to the universal human desire for intimacy and connection.


We come into this world alone From the heart of darkness The infinite unknown We're only here a little while And I feel safe and warm When I see you smile
The singer reflects on the fact that we are born alone, into a mysterious and frightening world. However, the presence of her partner brings her comfort and safety.


Baby don't move away from me Baby don't pull away
The singer expresses a fear of being pushed away or abandoned by her partner.


Remember when you were a child And your momma would hold you in her arms And rock you to sleep, yeah, yeah, yeah Now darling there's just you and I Let's give each other everything, baby baby, yeah, yeah
The singer compares the comfort and security she feels with her partner to the feeling of being held by a parent as a child. She encourages her partner to give themselves fully to each other.


Baby come and lay down next to me Ooh ooh ooh ooh Everybody's searching for intimacy Ooh ooh ooh ooh Hey, yeah, yeah yeah yeah Umm, uh, hee he yeah
The song concludes with a call for her partner to physically come closer to her, and a restatement of the message that everyone is searching for intimacy.




Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NEIL GIRALDO, RICK NOWELS, WILLIAM E. STEINBERG

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