Closer

Lyrics

[Intro: Shalamar] Closer, closer, closer, closer [Verse 1: Howard Hewett] I would like to see you in another way Friendship is fine But passion's got to have it's day For you and I [Pre-Chorus: Howard Hewett] I've been abiding my time Warming up to your heart At last, I've broken the ice Soon, our emotions will provide the common ground Then it's all about the loving, baby [Chorus: Howard Hewett & Shalamar] And I'm gettin' (Closer) Closer to your lovin' (Closer) Hoo, that's right (Closer) Closer to the lovin', baby (Closer) [Verse 2: Howard Hewett] I, I get this feeling when there's something real taking over me I know you think that you should call and make me want to deal Ooh baby [Pre-Chorus: Howard Hewett] I'm well aware of distraction The emotional tug of war Hey girl, between sex and love Though I may fear rejection I yearn for our connection And I bet my bottom dollar, baby [Chorus: Howard Hewett & Shalamar] We're gettin' (Closer) Closer to the lovin' (Closer) You and I, that's right (Closer) Closer to the lovin', oh-hoo (Closer) [Bridge: Howard Hewett] I like it when you're next to me, baby Oh, mhm, a little closer I can be good to you, baby Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Ain't nothin' wrong if love is right, come on That's what you feel, my love is real, so come on, come on Got to get closer to your sweet love Oh little girl, I long for your tender kiss I got to get next to you [Pre-Chorus: Howard Hewett] I'm here when you're ready Girl, you won't regret it We oughta be making love And you know the time is right for love [Chorus: Howard Hewett & Shalamar] Come on, girl let's get just a little bit closer, yeah (Closer) Closer to the lovin' (Closer) That's right (Closer) Said it's all about the lovin' (Closer) Give it to me baby, hey (Closer) Closer, closer (Closer) Girl, you're growing on me, yeah (Closer) I got to get closer (Closer) [Outro: Howard Hewett & Shalamar] I like it when you're next to me, baby Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Close, closer Ooh, baby, oh Tease me, baby (Closer) Closer to your lovin' (Closer) Feels so right, just you and me tonight (Closer) Closer to your lovin' (Closer)