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Close
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Aug 17, 2026 updated
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Jason Nelson's song "Close" expresses a deep, singular desire for intimacy with God. The lyrics describe a daily longing to be near Him, acknowledging moments of drifting due to sin or daily worries, yet resting in the assurance that nothing can separate believers from His love. Drawing on the imagery of a deer panting for water, the song conveys a thirst for God's presence above all else. It emphasizes the security found in Jesus' blood while yearning for even greater closeness, ultimately surrendering to the pursuit of being near Him.
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Gotta be close...
I wake with this longing everyday
Wanting to be near You know Your ways
But when I start think that sin has burned my bridges
I'm reminded of Your promises to me
And I know
Neither death nor life can separate
Jesus' blood
Is keeping me in the vicinity
But I still want more
I'm like the deer that's panting for the water
All I'm asking of You
Is to be close
Close
That's all I wanna do is to be close to You
Close
That's all I want from You, yeah
Singular desire
That's what I'm after
Gotta be
Gotta be close
I realize that I drifted away
Distracted by the worries of the day
But You held Your position
You never moved
Now I'm shifting my life to bring me closer to You
And I know
Neither death nor life can separate
Jesus' blood
Is keeping me in the vicinity
But I still want more
I'm like the deer that's panting for the water
All I'm asking of You
Is to be close
Close
That's all I wanna do is to be close to You
Close
That's all I want from You, yeah
Singular desire
That's what I'm after
Gotta be
Gotta be close
I was slipping in the wrong direction
Wondering why I felt isolation
But You never let me go
You're calling me
Now closer to You is where I wanna be
Gotta be close
Right here in Your presence
It's what I want most
I need You every second, yeah
Gotta be close
Gotta be close
Draw me nearer blessed, Lord
I want You the most
I gotta be close
That's all I wanna do is to be close to You
Be close
That's all I want from You, yeah
Singular desire (singular)
That's what I'm after (say I gotta gotta)
Gotta be (say I gotta gotta)
Gotta be close
I gotta be close
Close
That's all I want from You, yeah
That's all I wanna do, yeah
Close
I wanna
I gotta
I wanna be
I gotta be
I need to be close to you
Close
Lift your voice and say
I wanna be close
Close
Everybody put your hands together
Close
I really wanna wanna be close to You
I wanna be
I gotta be
I need to be close to you