Too Close for Comfort
The Rat Pack Lyrics


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Be wise, be smart, behave, my heart
Don't upset your cart when she's so close
Be soft, be sweet, but be discreet
Don't go off your beat, she's so close for comfort

Too close, too close for comfort; please, not again
Too close, too close to know just when to say when
Be firm, be fair, be sure, beware
On your guard, take care, while there's such temptation

One thing leads to another, too late to run for cover
She's much too close for comfort now

Too close, too close for comfort; please, not again
Too close, too close to know just when to say when
So be firm and be fair, be sure, beware
On your guard, take care, while there's such temptation

One thing leads to another, too late to run for cover
She's much too close for comfort now




Too close, much too close
She's much too close for comfort now

Overall Meaning

In The Rat Pack's song "Too Close for Comfort," the singer advises his heart to be wise, smart, behave, and not upset the cart when the object of his affection is so close. The singer tells his heart to be soft, sweet, but discreet, not to go off-beat as the object of his affection is too close for comfort. He urges the heart to be firm, fair, sure, and beware because of the temptation there is. The singer in the song tells his heart to be on guard and take care of the situation. He points out that one thing leads to another, and it is too late to run for cover as the object of his affection is much too close for comfort now.


The lyrics convey a message of caution, urging restraint when faced with temptation in a relationship. The singer is advising his heart to exercise caution and be careful not to get too involved, as things can spiral out of control once the line of comfort is crossed.


Line by Line Meaning

Be wise, be smart, behave, my heart
Be intelligent, be clever, act properly, my emotions


Don't upset your cart when she's so close
Don't ruin your plans when she's near


Be soft, be sweet, but be discreet
Be gentle, be kind, but be cautious


Don't go off your beat, she's so close for comfort
Don't lose your rhythm, she's uncomfortably close


Too close, too close for comfort; please, not again
Uncomfortably close, please not again


Too close, too close to know just when to say when
Too close to determine when to stop


Be firm, be fair, be sure, beware
Be strong, be unbiased, be confident, be cautious


On your guard, take care, while there's such temptation
Be careful and attentive, while being tempted


One thing leads to another, too late to run for cover
One action results in more, it's too late to escape


She's much too close for comfort now
She's uncomfortably near now




Lyrics © BOCK IP LLC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George David Weiss, Jerry Bock, Larry Holofcener

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