About the song
*Imagine you’re sitting by a crackling fireplace on a cold winter’s night. A vinyl record softly spins on an old turntable, filling the room with a warm, nostalgic sound. As the needle drops onto the record, a familiar voice begins to sing. It’s Kris Kristofferson, and he’s inviting you to watch closely now.
Kristofferson’s timeless classic, “Watch Closely Now,” is more than just a song; it’s an invitation to experience a journey of self-discovery. Released in 1976 as part of the soundtrack for the film A Star is Born, this haunting ballad has captivated audiences for generations. With its evocative lyrics and Kristofferson’s distinctive baritone, “Watch Closely Now” is a song that lingers in the mind long after the final note fades.*
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Lyrics
Watch closely now
You’ll observe a curious exchange of energy
Are you a figment of my imagination
Or I one of yours?
Watch closely now, are you watching me now?
Your eyes are like fingers
They’re touching my body and arousing my soul
Ridin’ the passion arising inside me
How high can I go?
You’re comin’ with me girl
I’m gonna show you how
When it’s scary, don’t look down
Watch closely now, are you watching me now?
I see the hunger arise in your eyes and it’s a-urging me on
Higher and harder and faster and farther
Than I’ve ever gone
You’re comin’ closer lady
Don’t ya leave me now
We’re gonna make it
Don’t look down
Maybe I’m takin’ me too many chances
With no net at all
Maybe I’ll teach you at least that
You’ve got to be free when you fall
Watch closely now, are you watching me now?
I’m the master magician, who’s setting you free
From the lies you’ve been told
When they’re breaking your back
Bring your last straw to me
I turn straw into gold
I’m gonna need you later
When you’re not around
But I can take it
Don’t look down
Watch closely now
Are you watching me now?