So leave your taxi waiting And turn and close my door And sit back down where you were sitting A little closer than before And when you look that serious It just makes me want you more And I've been meaning to tell you The closer you get, the better I feel The closer you are, the more I see Why everyone says that I look happier when you're around The closer you get, the better I feel And yes I know you're nervous Never seen you so unsure You haven't touched your food, tonight And you're drinking more and more And there's no need to hurry Take your time I'll still be here And I've been meaning to tell you The closer you get, the better I feel The closer you are, the more I see Why everyone says that I look happier when you're around The better I feel The closer you get, the better you see The closer you are, the more I see Why everyone says that I look happier when you're around The closer you get, the better I feel The better I feel We've been circling for time baby We're coming down to land tonight The wait is over and now it's easy Everything's fine The closer you get, the better I feel The closer you are, the more I see Why everyone says that I look happier When you're around, the better I feel The closer you get, the better you see The closer you are, the more I see Why everyone says that I look happier when you're around The closer you get, the better I feel