Close to You
Maxi Priest
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She was a Jezebel, this burstin' queen Livin' her life like a bad sweet dream Tellin' me lies when the truth was clear I think she knew what I wanted to hear Spinnin' around like a wheel on fire Walkin' the tightrope on love's highwire A fatal attraction is where I'm at There's no escapin' me I just want to be close to you And do all the things you want me to I just want to be close to you And show you the way I feel I feel love when I'm lying in the midnight hour Holding you's just like a dream Love is never what it seems When we touch And you're holdin' me the way you feel Girl, you make my dreams come true You make my dreams come true I just want to be close to you And do all the things you want me to I just want to be close to you And show you the way I feel She was a Gemini on the cusp of Mars She holds me back but she goes too far Windin' me up just to let me down So emotional gagged and bound There's more to this than meets the eye A devil woman locked inside With the formal rising I was scared I think I was possessed I just want to be close to you And do all the things you want me to I just want to be close to you And show you the way I feel I feel love everytime your body's next to mine Somethin' deep inside of me Wants to love you endlessly When we touch Girl, you don't know how it makes me feel I just can't believe it's real I can't believe it's real I just want to be close to you And do all the things you want me to I just want to be close to you And show you the way I feel She had an attitude I can't explain You never know if your in flame Tying me up with elastic words I'm on a countdown till I get hurt Her blood was hot she burned so bright A neon sign there in the night It's hard to say if I went too far My heart still bears a scar I just want to be close to you I just want to be close to you I just want to be close to you She was a Jezebel, this burstin' queen Livin' her life like a bad sweet dream Tellin' me lies when the truth was clear I think she knew what I wanted to hear I just want to be close to you Spinnin' around like a wheel on fire Walkin' the tightrope on love's highwire A fatal attraction is where I'm at There's no escapin' me I want to be close to you And do all the things you want me to I just want to be close to you (I just want to be close to you, baby) And show you the way I feel I just want to be close to you And do all the things you want me to I just want to be close to you And show you the way I feel
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Written by: Gary Benson, Winston Sela, Max Alfred Elliott
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundMaxi Priest is a British reggae artist of Jamaican descent. He is notable for being one of the most successful reggae fusion artists in the world, with many hit songs in the UK and the USA.
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Song Origin"Close to You" is a song by Maxi Priest that was released as a single in 1990. It is included in his fifth album titled "Bonafide".
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Chart RankingThe song reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on October 6, 1990, making it Maxi Priest's most successful single to date.
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Song Genre"Close to You" is a reggae fusion song, blending reggae's laid back rhythm with elements of pop and R&B to create a more unique sound.
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Music VideoIn the official music video for "Close to You", Maxi Priest is seen performing the song along with various scenes depicting a romantic storyline consistent with the song's lyrics.
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Cover VersionsSome artists have done covers of this song, including reggae artist Gary Pine and electronic band Everything But The Girl.
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Song AwardsAlthough "Close to You" didn't win any awards, its success in reaching number one on US charts is a significant achievement for any artist, and it solidified Maxi Priest's place as a prominent figure in reggae fusion music.
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Top Spot in Other CountriesAside from topping the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., "Close To You" also claimed the number-one spot in New Zealand and reached the top ten in the Netherlands, Sweden, and United Kingdom.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics of "Close to You" express a deep longing to be near a loved one who is far away. It embodies sentiments of love, longing, and tenderness, common themes in many classic reggae songs.
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Milestone in Music Career"Close to You," being Maxi Priest's only number-one hit in the U.S., is regarded as a milestone in his music career. It propelled him to greater fame and left a lasting mark in the reggae fusion genre.
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Album SuccessThe album "Bonafide," which features "Close to You," was also successful, peaking at number 47 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
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CollaborationsThroughout his career, Maxi Priest has collaborated with artists such as Shaggy, Beres Hammond, and Jazzie B —though none of these collaborations were involved in "Close to You."
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