Lyric discussion by Bluewaves 

Cover art for Near you lyrics by Teenage Fanclub

The lyrics might not be completely sunny, but this song always gets me in a really good mood. Is he talking about a girl or about God?

Neither in my opinion. It's a song about self realisation, about striving to reach your full potential. But somehow always falling short. Agree that its an uplifting song tho! Last truly great Gerrard Love song?

it doesn't seem sunny at first, but it's actually rather optimistic. when things aren't going so well, whether it be due to a girl, or other forms of existential crises, you've just gotta try to push on thru.

also, let's not forget about the town and the city and cul de sac--two of gerard's (and tfc's) best~