Closer to You
Chasing Connection: Stephen Stills' Quest for Togetherness in 'Closer to You'
Lyrics
Have you seen
Expressing awareness and observation.
The ladies passing by
Noticing women passing by.
They don't seem to notice
Those women seem unaware of the singer's loneliness and sadness.
That I'm lonesome and I cry
Emphasizing the singer's emotional state of being lonely and crying.
But soon they'll listen
Anticipating that the women will eventually pay attention.
I can tell you, tell you why
Promising an explanation for the anticipated attention.
Gonna make a record
Expressing the intention to create music.
Gonna go sky high
Expecting success and popularity in the music industry.
I just want to be closer to you
Desire to be physically and emotionally close to someone.
I just want to see if you can be moved
Testing if the person can be emotionally affected or inspired.
I don't want to be a fool for you
Expressing reluctance to be foolish in love.
Or be alone
Rejecting the idea of being alone.
Going to the city
Heading to the city, a change in location.
All the hustlers in the street
Observing street life and its challenges.
Can't you imagine where
Speculating on the mindset of a country boy in the city.
This country boy's head might be
Reflecting on the bright lights of the city.
Bright lights are shining
Feeling optimistic about the future.
I can see in front of me
Having a clear vision of what lies ahead.
At night clockwork deception
Referencing deceptive patterns and challenges.
Won't save or set us free
Acknowledging that deception won't provide freedom.
I just want to be closer to you
Reiterating the desire for closeness.
I just want to see if you can be moved
Checking if the other person is responsive emotionally.
I don't want to be a fool for you
Reiterating the reluctance to be foolish in love.
Or be alone
Reaffirming the rejection of loneliness.
Gonna tour the country
Planning to travel and perform for friends.
Gonna play for all my friends
Emphasizing positive and energetic actions.
Such a positive action
Expressing readiness to share positive energy.
I've got energy to lend
Encouraging people to join and enjoy the rhythm.
So come on down, we're cookin'
Inviting participation in the energetic atmosphere.
Let the rhythm get you high
Encouraging the uplifting power of rhythm.
Bring all the ladies
Asking ladies to come and be part of the experience.
Tell them why, why, why
Prompting an explanation for the invitation.
I just want to be closer to you
Reiterating the desire for closeness.
I just want to see if you can be moved
Testing emotional responsiveness once again.
I don't want to be a fool for you
Restating reluctance to be foolish in love.
Or be alone
Affirming the rejection of loneliness.
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