“Come In Closer” is a song by Rhye, a Canadian singer and songwriter. The song was released on January 7, 2021, as part of his album “Home.” The song has a dreamy and romantic feel to it and features Rhye’s signature falsetto vocals. The lyrics describe a longing for intimacy and the desire to let go of past hurts and start anew. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of the lyrics, their meaning, and the musical elements that make the song unique.
Come In Closer Lyrics
[Verse]
Your eyes tell me things I wanna know
We have a long night
Leave it all behind, hmm-hmm-hmm
You made it through these rough waters
And your hair’s still wet
Come on in from the cold
We’ve died a million times in each other
So many times to start over
So many ways to begin
[Refrain]
There’s no need to slip away
Hold my word
Hold my word
[Chorus]
Come in closer
Oh, why the long face?
Show me all your pretty
(Oh, how I’d love for you to come home with me)
Come in closer
(Oh, how I’d love for you to come home)
I’m right here
[Bridge]
Tell me I don’t want to waste
(Oh, how I’d love for you to come home with me)
Anytime
(Oh, how I’d love for you to come home)
I’m right here
[Chorus]
Let it all go, come in closer
Come in closer
(Oh, how I’d love for you to come home with me)
(Come in closer)
Let it all go, come in closer here
Come in
Let it all go, come in closer
Come in closer
(Oh, how I’d love for you to come home with me)
(Come in closer)
Let it all go, come in closer from here
Come in
[Instrumental Outro]
Verse
The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. Rhye sings, “Your eyes tell me things I wanna know, We have a long night, Leave it all behind, hmm-hmm-hmm, You made it through these rough waters, And your hair’s still wet, Come on in from the cold.” The first line suggests that there is an unspoken connection between the two people in the song. Rhye is drawn to the other person’s eyes and wants to know more about them. The second line suggests that they have a lot of time together, and they should take advantage of it. The third line implies that they should forget about their troubles and enjoy the moment.
The fourth line is particularly interesting because it suggests that the other person has been through difficult times, but they have come out stronger. The image of wet hair suggests that they have been through a storm, but they have managed to survive. The final line invites the other person to come in from the cold, both literally and metaphorically. They have been out in the world, but now they can find warmth and comfort with each other.
Refrain
The refrain of the song is “There’s no need to slip away, Hold my word, Hold my word.” The repetition of “Hold my word” suggests that Rhye wants the other person to trust him. He is reassuring them that they don’t need to leave or be afraid. The line “There’s no need to slip away” implies that the other person may have a tendency to leave when things get tough. Rhye is asking them to stay and trust him.
Chorus
The chorus of the song is “Come in closer, Oh, why the long face? Show me all your pretty, (Oh, how I’d love for you to come home with me), Come in closer, (Oh, how I’d love for you to come home), I’m right here.” The repetition of “Come in closer” suggests that Rhye wants the other person to be physically and emotionally closer to him. He is trying to create a sense of intimacy and connection.
The line “Oh, why the long face?” suggests that the other person may be feeling sad or down. Rhye is asking them to let go of their worries and show him their beauty. The parenthetical line “Oh, how I’d love for you to come home with me” implies that Rhye wants a deeper connection with the other person. He wants them to feel at home with him.
Bridge
The bridge of the song is “Tell me I don’t want to waste, (Oh, how I’d love for you to come home with me), Anytime, (Oh, how I’d love for you to come home), I’m right here.” The first line suggests that Rhye wants the other person to tell him that they don’t want to waste time. He wants them to be fully present in the moment and not worry about the past or the future. The repetition of “Oh, how I’d love for you to come home with me” suggests that Rhye wants to create a sense of belonging and security for the other person
