After her release from Arkham, Lee Quinzel (Lady Gaga) returns to visit Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) as he awaits trial on murder charges. Through a glass partition, she sings this Carpenters song about her love for him, and he joins in.
[Verse 1: Lee]
Why do birds suddenly appear
Every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
[Verse 2: Lee]
Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
[Bridge: Lee]
On the day that you were born, the angels got together
And decided to make a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue
[Verse 3: Lee & Joker]
That is why all the girls in town (Girls in town)
Follow you (Follow me) all around (All around)
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
[Outro: Lee]
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
(They Long to Be) Close to You was written by Burt Bacharach & Hal David & Bacharach & David.
(They Long to Be) Close to You was produced by Joaquin Phoenix & Lady Gaga & Jason Ruder.
Joaquin Phoenix released (They Long to Be) Close to You on Fri Oct 04 2024.