Come a Little Closer
Come a Little Closer: Unrequited Yearning in Melodic Harmony
Lyrics
I see you dance, you dance the night away,
I observe you dancing, enjoying the night.
But not with me , why don't you look my way
You're not dancing with me; I wish you would notice me.
If I could make you see just what I've been feelin'
Expressing a desire to make the person understand the speaker's emotions.
It'll make your heart go spinnin', rockin',reelin'
Suggesting that revealing feelings will evoke intense emotions in the person.
CHORUS:
Chorus begins.
Come a little closer, closer to my arms
Invitation for the person to come closer to the speaker's arms.
A little closer, closer to my heart
Repetition of the desire for closeness, emphasizing the heart.
I wanna try so hard to make you see
Expressing a strong intention to make the person understand the depth of love.
Just how beautiful our love could be
Desire to showcase the beauty of potential love.
Come a little closer, oh babe , closer to me
Reiteration of the plea for the person to come closer.
When I'm alone at night, I go get your picture
The speaker spends lonely nights contemplating the person, using their picture as solace.
And turn out the light, then I've got you
Turning off the light symbolizes a mental escape into thoughts of the person.
Where you should be
The speaker envisions the person being close as they should be.
Close your eyes and pretend you're with me
Suggesting a desire to create an imaginary connection with the person.
(Repeat chorus)
Repeat of the chorus.
I see you kiss and hold him tight
Observing the person being affectionate with someone else.
Oh, what I missed
Expressing regret for missing out on those moments.
I hope someday I might
Hopeful desire to have similar moments in the future.
Take you back and give you what you deserve
Expressing a wish to restore the person's deserved affection.
I wanna try now but I don't have the nerve
Admitting a lack of courage to act on the desire immediately.
(Repeat chorus)
Repeat of the chorus.
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