Close to You

Maxi Priest

About Close to You

"Close to You" is a song by English reggae singer Maxi Priest. It was released in July 1990 as the lead single from his fifth album Bonafide (1990). "Close to You" reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on 6 October 1990 in the United States, reached number two on the ARIA Charts in Australia, and number seven on the UK Singles chart in the United Kingdom.


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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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Maxi Priest

Max Alfred "Maxi" Elliot (born 10 June 1961) is a British reggae vocalist of Jamaican descent. He is best known for singing reggae music with an R&B influence, otherwise known as reggae fusion, and became one of the first international successes who regularly dabbled in the genre and one of the most successful reggae fusion acts of all-time. more »

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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 Background
Maxi 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.
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".
Chart Ranking
The 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.
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.
Music Video
In 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.
Cover Versions
Some artists have done covers of this song, including reggae artist Gary Pine and electronic band Everything But The Girl.
Song Awards
Although "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.
Top Spot in Other Countries
Aside 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.
Song Meaning
The 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.
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.
Album Success
The album "Bonafide," which features "Close to You," was also successful, peaking at number 47 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
Collaborations
Throughout 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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