Close

Westlife · Coast To Coast [2000]

Shane:

Across the miles, it's funny to me

How far you are, but how near you seem to be

I could talk all night just to hear you breath

I could spend my life just living this dream

You're all I'll ever need



Chorus (All):

You give me strength

You give me hope

You give me someone to love, someone to hold

When I'm in your arms, I need you to know

I've never been, never been

This close



Bryan:

With all the loves I used to know

I kept my distance, I never let go

But in your arms I know I'm safe

Cause I've never been held and

I've never been kissed in this way

You're all I'll ever need,

you're all I'll ever need



Chorus (All):

You give me strength

You give me hope

You give me someone to love, someone to hold

When I'm in your arms, I need you to know

I've never been, never been

This close



Mark:

Close enough to see it's true

Close enough to trust in you

Closer now than any words can say, yeah



All:

And when I'm in your arms, I need you to know

I've never been, never been

This close



Chorus (All):

You give me strength (you give me strength)

You give me hope (and you give me hope)

You give me someone to love, someone to hold

When I'm in your arms, I need you to know

I've never been, never been, oh no I swear

Never been, never been

This close

Close - Westlife

Released in 2000 on the album Coast To Coast, "Close" is a defining track in the career of the Irish boy band Westlife. As a staple of their early discography, the song exemplifies the polished pop-rock sound that characterized their breakthrough era. Featuring harmonies and a melodic structure typical of the genre, it became a signature recording for the group, contributing to their status as one of the most successful acts of the early 21st century. The track remains a significant part of their catalog, often associated with their greatest hits collections and enduring popularity in the pop music landscape.