Closer
Corinne Bailey Rae
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I don't want to give you up I don't want to hold you up I don't want ambiguous I just know that I've had enough I want you to travel with me Let loose and let your mind go free Show you things that you've never seen You just go to go with me Oh [Chorus] Your love is so good that I want to show you Don't make me responsible, for something you that can't find Oh Your loving is so good, so good, the closer I want it, I want it Into me I want it, I want it, Leave it here I want to get closer to you baby Experience I want it, I want it Generous Lay down what's impeding you Cause I want to get closer to you I don't want to give you up I'm tired of the pull and push I"m tired of the making love Don't you feel like you've had enough I want you to journey with me, explore all the innocence I don't mind us to build tension but we've got to move in the same direction [Chorus] You just got to go with me [Chorus: x2]
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Written by: Corinne Bailey Rae
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Closer" is a song by British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae from her second studio album "The Sea" (2010).
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics discuss the yearning to be closer to a love interest, but not in a physical sense – it's about intellectually and emotionally feeling close to somebody.
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Album ContextThe album "The Sea" was released following the untimely death of Rae's husband Jason Rae in 2008, making "Closer" a poignant track due to its emotional depth and intimacy.
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Chart Performance"Closer" saw success in the R&B charts of several countries. It reached number 8 on the US Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart and number 74 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Closer" features a retro theme with Rae performing the song in a 60’s-style television studio.
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Song CompositionRae co-wrote "Closer" with American producer and musician James Poyser, known for his works with artists like Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, and Erykah Badu.
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Genre ClassificationThe song features elements of neo-soul and pop, merging lush instrumentation with Rae's soulful vocal performance.
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Critic ReviewsThe song was positively received by critics for its maturity, musical arrangement and emotional resonance. It was often highlighted as a standout track on the album.
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Live Performances"Closer" was performed during Rae's live shows in support of "The Sea", showcasing her vocal prowess and ability to deliver emotional performances on stage.
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Song CoverIn 2012, British singer Tristan Prettyman covered "Closer" on her album "Cedar + Gold", further emphasizing its popularity and acclaimed status in the music community.
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