The Nearness of You
Embracing the Essence: The Nearness of You
Lyrics
It's not the pale moon that excites me
The speaker is not captivated by the pale moon; there's something else that excites and thrills them.
That thrills and delights me
Continuation from line 1, emphasizing that it's not just the moon but something specific that brings joy.
Oh no, it's just the nearness of you
The speaker reveals that what truly excites them is the proximity or closeness of the person being addressed.
Isn't your sweet conversation
Not the sweetness of conversation itself, but its connection to the strong sensation experienced by the speaker.
That brings this sensation,
Building on line 5, clarifying that the sensation is caused by the nearness of the person rather than the conversation content.
Oh no, it's just the nearness of you
Reiteration that the true source of joy is the closeness or nearness of the person, not external factors.
When I'm in your arms
Expressing the pleasure felt when held in the arms of the person addressed.
And I feel you so close to me
Describing the intimate feeling when the person is physically close, making dreams feel real.
All my wondrous dreams come true
Suggesting that the fulfillment of dreams occurs when experiencing the closeness of the addressed person.
I need no soft lights to enchant me
Asserting that the speaker doesn't require external embellishments (soft lights) to be captivated.
If you only grant me the right
Asking for the right to hold the person tightly, indicating a desire for closeness and intimacy.
To hold you ever so tight
Reiterating the desire to hold the person tightly, emphasizing the importance of physical closeness.
And to feel in the night
Expressing a longing to feel the nearness of the person, particularly in the night, suggesting a deeper connection.
The nearness of you
Summarizing the essence of the song: the profound impact and significance of the nearness of the addressed person.
I need no soft lights to enchant me
Reiteration that external elements are unnecessary; the real enchantment comes from the closeness of the person.
If you only grant me the right
Reaffirming the request for the right to hold the person tightly, emphasizing the importance of physical closeness.
To hold you ever so tight
Restating the desire to hold the person tightly, underscoring the significance of physical proximity.
And to feel in the night
Repeating the longing to feel the nearness of the person, particularly in the night, emphasizing its importance.
The nearness of you
Concluding the song with a final emphasis on the profound impact of the nearness of the addressed person.
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