Closer
Jars of Clay
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Well you thought you let go But you're still hangin' on Mother Earth's slowing down She's still spinning around And we... are gettin' dizzy I'll drop out of the race For more personal space 'Cause the rocket we're in Get so cold and I miss your skin... It's just how I'm feelin'... If you need more love Well, you've got to get close to me If you want my love Well, you've got to get closer to me No unreachable itch If you hemmorage, I'll stitch You are tears, I'm a cheek I'm a pail on your boat with slow leaks Out to sea for weeks... If you want my love Well, you've got to get close to me If you need my love Well, you've got to get closer to me Ooh, if you want my love... I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY WE CAN'T GET CLOSE ENOUGH I WANT YOUR KITE STRINGS TANGLED IN MY TREES ALL WRAPPED UP I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY WE CAN'T GET CLOSE ENOUGH I'LL BE THE COMETS THAT ARE FALLIN' FROM THE SKY YOU LIGHT UP Light up... You're my shirt, eye and arm I'm the tick, you're the bomb You're the L and the V I'm the O and the E... Am I speaking clearly? If you want my love Well, you've got to get close to me Ooh, if you want my love... I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY WE CAN'T GET CLOSE ENOUGH I WANT YOUR KITE STRINGS TANGLED IN MY TREES ALL WRAPPED UP I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY WE CAN'T GET CLOSE ENOUGH I'LL BE THE COMETS THAT ARE FALLIN' FROM THE SKY YOU LIGHT UP I don't understand why we can't get close enough... I miss the shivers in my spine every time that we touch...
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Written by: Charlie Lowell, Dan Haseltine, Matt Odmark, Stephen Daniel Mason
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Closer" by Jars of Clay falls under the genre of Christian Rock. Combining elements of pop and rock, the band often infuses their music with spiritual, introspective lyrics.
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Album AppearanceThe song "Closer" is a track from the band's ninth studio album, "The Long Fall Back To Earth," which was released in 2009.
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Band CompositionJars of Clay is comprised of four members: Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on keyboards and piano, Stephen Mason on lead guitars, and Matt Odmark on rhythm guitars.
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Chart PerformanceThe song "Closer" did not achieve significant chart success, although Jars of Clay is known for their hit single "Flood," which earned them a Grammy.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Closer" was directed by Darell Smith, known for creating gritty, emotionally compelling visuals.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics in "Closer" explores the concept of the human struggle to understand love and God, which is a common theme in many of Jars of Clay's songs.
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Band OriginThe band, Jars of Clay, was formed at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois, in the mid-1990s. They chose their band name from a verse in 2 Corinthians 4:7.
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Band PopularityJars of Clay is immensely popular within the Christian music scene. Their album sales and concert attendance have consistently remained strong over the years.
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Notable PerformancesAlthough "Closer" is not their most well-known song, Jars of Clay has performed it live during their shows, displaying the band's distinctive harmonies and arrangements.
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ActivismAside from producing music, Jars of Clay is heavily involved in activism. They started a non-profit organization, Blood: Water, that aims to provide clean water and HIV/AIDS support in Africa.
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