I Want You Near Me
Tina Turner · Platinum Collection, Tina Turner [2009]
You're beginning to see
I grow hot, I blow cold
It's just the devil in me
You've got to understand, I am
In love with a beautiful man
So if you're feeling insecure
There's really no cause to be
I want you near me
Don't you turn away
Just got used to havin you around
I want you near me, come on, here and stay
Don't let me down
You're so good with your hands
To help me with a hook or a zip
Indispensable, that's what you are
For the occasional kiss
I'm only playin games with you
I can't be nice without being cruel
I know it's not fair, but I make the rules
I want you near me
Don't you run away
Just got used to havin you around
I want you near me, come on, here and stay
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
I want you near me baby
All I want, I've decided
Is your attention undivided
I want you near me, oh, don't turn away
I want you near me, oh, wont you stay?
I want you near me, don't you run away
I just got used to havin you around
I want you near me, come on, here and stay
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
I want you near me baby
Don't you turn away
I want you near me baby
Come on, and stay
I Want You Near Me - Tina Turner
Released on the Platinum Collection, Tina Turner's "I Want You Near Me" stands as a potent example of her late-career resurgence, blending raw vocal power with a polished R&B and soul production. The track exemplifies her ability to fuse personal vulnerability with theatrical grandeur, a hallmark of her discography that bridged her rock-era intensity with smoother, more contemporary arrangements. As part of her extensive catalog, the recording showcases her signature belting and dynamic range, reinforcing her status as a global icon whose influence spans decades of music history. The song's enduring appeal lies in its emotional directness and the unmistakable presence of Turner's voice, making it a standout track within her collected works.