Time wasn't on our side

Our lives pulls us away

And I face the lonley night



Love put us to the test

We were touching less and less

In a world of emptiness



Oh is the answer here

Right here in your arms

Baby hold me near and

Keep our love from harm



Chorus:

This close

We've never been this close before

We almost walked away

This close

We've never been this close, I pray

That every step I take

Gets closer to you

That's when there's time and distance

Something gets through 

Till we're this close

We've never been this close



I waited by the phone

The candles burned for you

But you never did come home



The night ain't your closest friend

In a cold and empty bed

With the words we left unsaid



Oh I know the answer's here

Right here in my arms

Baby never fear

My love will keep you warm



(Chorus)



I held my breath for you

Nevertheless I knew inside

I'd be with you

Maybe it was pride

I've heard in time love grows

But I never dreamed we'd be

This close



(Chorus)



I've never been

This close to you