Too Close
Next · Rated Next
Yeah, come on, dance for me baby, ha ha ha, yeah
Ut oh, you feel that? Alright
Come on, don't stop now
You done did it, come on, uh, yeah, alright, hold on
[1]- Baby when we're grinding
I get so excited
Ooh, how I like it
I try but I can't fight it
Oh, you're dancing real close
Cuz it's real, real slow
(You know what you're doing, don't you)
You're making it hard for me
All the songs on you requested
You're dancing like you're naked
Oh, it's almost like we're sexing (oh yeah)
Yeah boo, I like it
No, I can't deny it
But I know you can tell
I'm excited, oh girl
[2]- Step back you're dancing kinda close
I feel a little poke coming through
On you
Now girl I know you felt it
But boo, you know I can't help it
You know what I wanna do
[Repeat 1]
Baby us dancing so close
Ain't a good idea
Cuz I'mma want you now and here
The way that you shake it on me
Makes me want you so bad sexually
Oh girl
[Repeat 2]
Now girl I know you felt it
But boo, you know I can't help it
You know what I wanna do
[Repeat 1]
[Repeat 1]
I love when you shake it like that, ah, ah, ah
I see that you like it like that, oh, oh, oh
I love when you shake it like that, ah, ah, ah
I see that you like it like that, oh, oh, oh
[Repeat 1]
I like the way you move
You're making me want you
Oh the way you move
I like those things you do
But you're a little too close
[Repeat 1 until fade]
Too Close
Next's 'Too Close' stands as a defining track on the 2018 album Rated Next, capturing the raw energy of the early 2010s UK garage and grime revival. The song features a distinctive production style that blends heavy basslines with melodic hooks, characteristic of the era's underground sound. As a lead single, it showcased Next's ability to craft anthemic tracks that resonated with fans of the genre, highlighting themes of intimacy and connection within a high-energy musical framework. The recording reflects the collaborative spirit of the time, contributing to a broader cultural moment where electronic dance music and street culture intersected. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke the specific atmosphere of late-night club scenes that defined the period.