1) An Ame… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four acts that go by the name of Giant.
1) An American aor/hard rock band that was formed in 1987 by brothers Dann and David Huff. The band had one hit single with its power ballad I'll See You In My Dreams. They disbanded in the early 90's after two studio albums. Dann Huff revived the Giant name in 2001 with the album entitled, "III". Dann is a high-demand session player and producer in Nashville who has worked with many artists from Faith Hill to Megadeth.
2) (Current) An experimental doom metal band in the vein of Isis, Pelican and Neurosis hailing from North Carolina. They have released a EP (Song) as well as a split with past tour mates Tides. Giant blend innovative instrumentation, including strings and organ, with their heavy, towering, yet melodic sound. They uphold strong anti-capitalist, vegan, straightedge ideals, and both intellectual and deeply passionate elements can found in their music and lyrics. Giant has released music through Southern Empire records and Level Plane and recently signed to The End records.
The band have now changed their name to Brave Young.
3) GIANT is a stoner doom metal band from Melbourne, Australia.
4) Dubstep trio from St. Petersburg, Russia, consisting of Maxim German (Ekta), Roman Anokhin (Nersa), and Alexey Egorchenkov (Enei)
I Can't Get Close Enough
Giant Lyrics
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I'm lookin' at you, I can't believe just how good it gets
There's a cold wind rushin' through the window, can't even touch your heat
Soul to soul, no control, breathin' in your heart beat
And only passioned fools are looking for spiritual bruses
You're on the way to stone, and now as I lie here with you
I can't get close enough, no matter what I do
Close enough, I think I'm losing my mind
I'm deep inside your love, but I still ain't close enough
Oh, close enough
I can hear the angels' voices, tryin' to whisper my name
Out of the dark and into the light, mission of these shames
I don't want to wait another lifetime, 'til this one happens again
What you've done is takin' me from the prison that I live in
You're all I ever need, I live in the light of your flame
This fire's consuming me, here as I call out your name
I can't get close enough, no matter what I do
I'm never close enough, I need more and more of you
Close enough, I think I'm losing my mind
I'm deep inside your love, but I still ain't close enough
Oh, close enough
And only passioned fools are looking for spiritual bruses
You're on the way to stone, and now as I lie here with you
I can't get close enough, no matter what I do
I'm never close enough, I need more and more of you
Close enough, I think I'm losing my mind
I'm deep inside your love, but I still ain't close enough
The opening lines of "I Can't Get Close Enough" reveal the intoxicating effect that the presence of a lover can have on our senses. As the singer lies in the halflight, the buzzing in the back of their head is a clear indication that they are both physically and emotionally aroused. The cold wind rushing through the window only serves to heighten the contrast between their lover's heat and their own coolness. The following lines suggest that the connection between the two is far deeper than mere physical attraction. The singer speaks of being in touch with their lover's soul, and the absence of any sense of control over the experience.
In the second verse, the singer describes the transformative effect that their lover has had on their life. The angels' voices, attempting to whisper the singer's name, suggest that the relationship is a kind of spiritual experience. The contrast between darkness and light is also evocative of a sense of redemption or transcendence. The singer is keenly aware that what they have with their lover is something rare and precious. They are desperate to hold on to it, and not wait until another lifetime to experience it again.
Throughout the chorus, the singer conveys a sense of never quite being able to get close enough to their lover. This yearning for more of the loved one is a universal experience, but the lyrics suggest that the relationship here is particularly intense. By the final refrain, the singer seems to have reached a state of acceptance. They have come to realize that there is something inherently elusive about intimacy. Even though they are deep inside their lover's love, they still can't quite get close enough.
Line by Line Meaning
Lying in the shade of the halflight, buzzin' in the back of my head
I am laying in the dim light and a buzz is ringing in my mind.
I'm lookin' at you, I can't believe just how good it gets
I cannot believe how amazing this moment is while looking at you.
There's a cold wind rushin' through the window, can't even touch your heat
Though the window brings in a cold breeze, it does not affect the warmth of your presence.
Soul to soul, no control, breathin' in your heart beat
With our souls aligned, there is no need for control, only the sound of your heartbeat keeps me breathing.
And only passioned fools are looking for spiritual bruses
It takes a passionate fool to search for something that may cause emotional pain.
You're on the way to stone, and now as I lie here with you
You are on the path towards being hardened emotionally, but lying here with you keeps me from that fate.
I can't get close enough, no matter what I do
No matter what I try, I cannot get close enough to you.
I'm never close enough, I need more and more of you
I am always in need of more of you and can never be close enough.
Close enough, I think I'm losing my mind
Though close, it is not close enough, and it is causing me to lose my mind.
I'm deep inside your love, but I still ain't close enough
Though I am deeply in love with you, it still does not feel close enough.
I can hear the angels' voices, tryin' to whisper my name
The sound of angels can be heard trying to speak my name.
Out of the dark and into the light, mission of these shames
My mission is to move from a dark place to a lighter one, to rid myself of my current shame.
I don't want to wait another lifetime, 'til this one happens again
I do not want to wait another lifetime for this moment to happen again.
What you've done is takin' me from the prison that I live in
Your actions have released me from the prison that I have been living in.
You're all I ever need, I live in the light of your flame
All I need is you, and I am living in the brightness of your presence.
This fire's consuming me, here as I call out your name
The fire of my passion for you is overwhelming me as I call out your name.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANN HUFF, MARK SPIRO
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