In March 2003 the solo debut album Trijntje Oosterhuis was released and became moderately successful. The album consists mainly of ballads and presents her as a diva. Trijntje personally has a fondness for Jazz instead of pop ballads and in 2004 she therefore signed a record deal with Blue Note and released the live album Strange Fruit consisting of covers of Billie Holiday and George Gershwin.[2] The album received critical acclaim and Trijntje finally managed to gain notoriety beyond her home country.
The Look of LoveIn September 2004 Trijntje gave birth to her son Jonas and on July 31, 2006 a second son, Marijn Benjamin van den Eeden, was born.
Trijntje is scheduled to make a tour with the Metropole Orchestra in December 2006 and will be performing covers of Burt Bacharach and Christmas songs.[2] Trijntje's second jazz album called The Look Of Love (Burt Bacharach Songbook) has been recorded with Burt Bacharach who plays the piano on a few tracks[3] and was released November 20, 2006. The new album was certified Platinum on the day of release for having shipped more than 70,000 copies.[4]
Close To You
Traincha Lyrics
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Every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of golden starlight in your eyes of blue
That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold and starlight in your eyes of blue
That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Wa, close to you
Wa, close to you
Ha, close to you
La, close to you
The lyrics to Traincha's "Close to You" express the overwhelming desire to be close to someone special. The use of metaphors creates a sweet and whimsical feel to the song. The first stanza describes how birds appear every time the person is near, likening the birds' longing for closeness to the singer's own. The second stanza employs the same technique of metaphor with falling stars, indicating that the person's presence has a strong impact on the singer's heart.
The third stanza describes how the angels came together to create the person, drawing emphasis to their beauty and charm with moon dust in their hair and starlight in their eyes. The fourth stanza speaks again about the popularity of this person, who apparently has many admirers who follow them around. The final stanza reiterates the singer's yearning to be close to this special someone.
Overall, the lyrics to "Close to You" express the beauty and magic of love, as well as the desire to be near the one you love most.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do birds suddenly appear
The presence of the person makes the singer feel like she is surrounded by beauty and wonder just like birds do.
Every time you are near?
The person's mere presence brings a sense of joy and inspiration to the singer.
Just like me, they long to be
The singer relates to the birds in that they both want to be in close proximity to the person.
Close to you
The singer desires to be physically and emotionally close to the person.
Why do stars fall down from the sky
The person's presence is so powerful that even the stars are drawn to them.
Every time you walk by?
The person's movements are just as captivating as their presence, making even more beauty fall from the sky.
On the day that you were born
The person is so special that even angels gathered to create them.
The angels got together
The person's birth was a momentous occasion that was recognized by the heavenly beings.
And decided to create a dream come true
The person is a dream come true, as wonderful as an angelic creation.
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of golden starlight in your eyes of blue
The person is adorned with special and unique qualities, making them all the more magical and attractive.
That is why all the girls in town
The person's allure is not lost on anyone, and everyone is drawn to them.
Follow you all around
The person has so much magnetism that others feel drawn to be near them.
Just like me, they long to be
Just as the singer and the birds, others also want to be close to this exceptional person.
Wa, close to you
The desire to be close to the person is so strong that there are no words to describe it, only emotional sounds.
Ha, close to you
The singer feels the same way, as the person has become the center of her desire and attention.
La, close to you
The person is an omnipresent force in the singer's life, always on her mind and in her heart.
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Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David
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