(Right...., that's right)
(That's right)
(That's right)
(That's right)
(That's right, that's right)

Be near me, be near
Be near me, be near

Ever had that feeling, almost broke in two
Said that you were leaving, like you do, you do

All my dreams came true last night, all my hopes and fears
All my dreams came true once more, in tears, in tears

Be near me, be near
Be near me, be near
Be near

Never had that feeling until I first met you
Never felt like kneeling, now I do, yes I do

All my dreams came true last night, all my hopes and fears
All my dreams came true once more, in tears, in tears

Be near me, be near
Be near me, be near (Right)
(That's right)
(That's right)
(That's right, that's right)
(That's right)

The message is perfectly simple, the meaning is clear
Don't ever stray too far and don't disappear
No don't disappear

Be near me, be near (Right)
Be near me, be near (That's right)
Be near me, be near (That's right)
Be near me, be near (That's right)

(What's your reputation) Ecstasy
(What's your destination) Next to me (That's right)


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Be Near Me Lyrics as written by Martin Fry Mark White

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    Reminiscing about the time this song came out. :) Martin Fry is a great vocalist.

    Thia007on November 15, 2011   Link

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