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Just To Be Close To You

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CeCe Winans' song 'Just To Be Close To You' is a worship ballad expressing a deep longing for intimacy with God. The lyrics repeatedly declare that being near God is the singer's ultimate desire, emphasizing a personal and heartfelt pursuit of His presence. The song invites listeners to join in lifting their voices, creating a communal atmosphere of worship. It reflects a theme of spiritual hunger and devotion, focusing on the simple yet profound wish to draw closer to God. The repetition of the central line reinforces the sincerity and urgency of this desire, making it a powerful expression of faith and surrender.

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Just to be close to you

Is my desire

Yeah

Just to be close to you

Is my desire

Come on and lift your voices

Just to be close to you (yeah yeah)

Just to be close to you (wanna get closer)

Just to be close to you (You said if I?m draw nigh to You)

Is my desire (that You would come closer to me)

(Just to be closer)

Just to be close to you (I wanna live in Your presence)

Just to be close to you

Just to be close to you (it?s my)

Is my desire

Lift your voices

Just to be close to you (it?s all I really want)

Just to be close to you

(That?s why we?re here tonight to get closer)

Just to be close to you

(That?s all we want)

Is my desire

(Yeah)

Just to be close to you (yeah yeah)

Just to be close to you

Is my desire

Just to be close to you (yeah yeah)

Just to be close to you

(Sing it like you mean it)

Just to be close to you

Is my desire

Can I hear your voices singing

Just to be close to you (yeah yeah)

Just to be close to you

(Desperate for You)

Just to be close to you (it?s my)

Is my desire

(One more time sing it again)

Just to be close to you

Is my desire

Just To Be Close To You

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