In her own words, Lisa reflects on the inspiration behind the song: “Life can be so demanding, and we all have our lists of ‘must do’s’ and ‘want to’s’ and sometimes the most important must do can fall lower and lower on our list of priorities. We find ourselves stressed, overwhelmed, and then it’s like the light goes on and we go running back to our first love, to our ultimate need, and that is God and His presence.”
With poignant lyrics and heartfelt melodies, Lisa captures the universal struggle of drifting from our spiritual center amidst the chaos of everyday life. “I wanted to sing about the very human tendency to drift from the Lord, to put everything else first, and speak of the desperate need in my heart to remain close to Him,” she shares. “I hope this song resonates with those that hear it and that it evokes the same spirit of the original. That it encourages someone to pause, take a breath, and spend some time with Jesus.”
Lisa Nicole’s musical journey has been a remarkable one. Best known as a member and lead songwriter of the chart-topping Contemporary Christian music trio Out of Eden with her sisters Andrea Kimmey-Baca and Danielle Kimmey Torrez, Lisa has left an indelible mark on the industry. With seven career albums released from 1994 to 2006, including the critically-acclaimed Lovin’ the Day, More Than You Know, and Hymns, the trio garnered two Dove Awards and earned a Grammy Award nomination.
Beyond her success with Out of Eden, Lisa has ventured into various creative endeavors. She made a memorable guest appearance on the ‘90s hit sitcom, “Moesha,” which Netflix recently added to its lineup of African American classics from the 1990s and early 2000s. Lisa also hosted original programming for the Gospel Music Channel and co-hosted the Verizon Wireless “How Sweet the Sound” choir competition alongside Donald Lawrence. Additionally, she has written and produced songs for numerous artists, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of Christian and gospel music.
As “Just To Be Close To You” resonates with listeners, it serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of prioritizing our relationship with the divine amidst life’s whirlwind. Through her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics, Lisa Nicole continues to inspire and uplift audiences, inviting them to draw near to the source of true peace and fulfillment.
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About Lisa Nicole
Lisa Nicole, formerly Lisa Kimmey, is best known as a member and lead songwriter of the chart-topping Contemporary Christian music trio Out of Eden with her sisters Andrea Kimmey-Baca and Danielle Kimmey Torrez. After signing her first record deal at the age of 18, the group released seven career albums from 1994 to 2006, including the critically-acclaimed Lovin’ the Day, More Than You Know, No Turning Back, This Is Your Life, Love Peace & Happiness, and Hymns, winning two Dove Awards and earning a Grammy Award nomination. During Lisa’s tenure, she made a special guest appearance on the ‘90s hit sitcom, “Moesha,” which streaming giant Netflix recently added to its lineup of African American classics from the 1990s and early 2000s. She also was a host of original programming for the Gospel Music Channel and hosted the Verizon Wireless “How Sweet the Sound” choir competition along with Donald Lawrence. Lisa has also written and produced songs for numerous artists including Lalah Hathaway, Stacie Orrico, Deborah Joy Winans, and Every Nation Music.