This is a love song to my dog Lewis on Valentines Day! Ha! I have another dog Roger whom I love dearly as well, but his song would not be about being gentle or quiet....he's a fun loving pup, while Lewis, well he is an old man and an old soul. He is so tolerant of the wild-pup Roger. It breaks my heart how sweetly Lewis takes biscuits out of my hand...just so gentle so he doesn't ever hurt me. It melts my heart every time! He has the biggest eyes. He's always my copilot when we go for drives and he likes to "hold paws" on the ride. He lays in my husband's spot in bed every night until Tony arrives, then he obligingly goes and lays in his chair. Anyhow... I could go on about how many ways he's the sweetest dog ever but I will stop here. If you have a dog like LewLew, you will get this.
My love for you is so
effortless
I’m overcome by your
tenderness
Your gentle ways
They simply amaze me
And the love I feel pulls me through
I just want to be close to youx2
VERSE 2
You ride beside me
With the sincerest eyes
I’m in awe of the way you’re so
Even and quiet
You ask for next to nothing
And you listen when I sing
Your heart is simple, pure and true
I just want to be close to youx4
Bridge
Late at night when you’re fast asleep
I know you’re there and hear you sweetly breathing
I feel ocean of comfort wash over me
There’s nowhere I would rather be
I just want to be close to youx4
@nancyrost Feb 2022
You know it's a serious love song when you get a key change and an organ pad on the bridge! :-) This is so sweet - I can really feel the affection in all aspects of this!
@arthurrossi Feb 2022
This is a wonderful tribute to a dog! There is so much love and tenderness in these words, and the musical take on them is amazing... Gorgeous vocal delivery and the hook works perfectly! Not only Lewis is supposed to be very proud of it... :-) Beautifully done!
@andrewrusse Feb 2022
Wow. Love that.
@richaaaay Feb 2022
What is it about a good dog? So much love and affection. I can relate to this…
@kahlo2013 Feb 2022
I will never tell Tony about your other love interest… although I suspect he clearly knows…. I am imagining you singing this in your studio with the pups looking on lovingly. This definitely needs a music video! It is the most tender love song I’ve heard you sing. Really gorgeous and makes me smile!