Close To You Lyrics
Us The Duo
Lyrics
Every time I inhale, I breathe you in
Every time I exhale, I make more room for you babe
You circulate inside of me, you give me life so I can be alive
This love that's inside of you
Is inside of me, and it's all mine
Oooo, I can never have enough of you
Oh, (Ooo, ooo, ooo)
Oooo, and every little thing you do
I just wanna be close, I just wanna be close to you
Every time I'm alive, I know you're near (I know you're near)
Every time I'm afraid, you fight away the fear (fight away the fear)
Every time that I can smile, I know you're close behind
Oh, this love that's inside of you
Is inside of me, and it's all mine
Oooo, I can never have enough of you
Oh, (Ooo, ooo, ooo)
Oooo, and every little thing you do
I just wanna be close, I just wanna be close to you
Bridge
I'm desperately, needing and constantly breathing for you
For you
My heart is beating, repeating and beating only for you
Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo
Oooo, I can never have enough of you
Oh, (Ooo, ooo, ooo)
Oooo, and every little thing you do
I just wanna be close, I just wanna be close to you
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Close to You" is a song by The Duo, released on their self-titled album in 1975. It was written and produced by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and is best known for being a hit single for the Carpenters in 1970.
The Duo consists of two members: guitarist/vocalist Richard Carpenter and bassist Karen Carpenter. "Close to You" is an easy listening ballad that lyrically speaks of the narrator's desire to be close to someone they love. The lyrics were written by Bacharach and David and feature some of their signature wordplay. The Duo's version of "Close to You" has been praised for its unique sound, which features a prominent electric guitar part played by Carpenter himself. The track also features lush string arrangements and backing vocals from both members of The Duo. The song peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned them a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Group or Duo with Vocal in 1976.