Closer

Corinne Bailey Rae

About Closer

"Closer" is a song by English singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae, released as the third and final single from her second studio album The Sea (2010). It was the third UK and worldwide single and had a release date of 2 August 2010. It was also issued to radio alone in the United States on 25 January 2010.


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2010
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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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Corinne Bailey Rae

Corinne Bailey Rae (born Corinne Jacqueline Bailey on 26 February 1979) is a British Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter and guitarist from Leeds, West Yorkshire. Bailey Rae was named the number-one predicted breakthrough act of 2006 in an annual BBC poll of music critics, Sound of 2006. She released her debut album, Corinne Bailey Rae, in February 2006, and became the fourth female British act in history to have her first album debut at number one. In 2007, Bailey Rae was nominated for three Grammy Awards and three Brit Awards, and won two MOBO Awards. In 2008, she won a Grammy Award for Album of the Year (for her work as a featured artist in Herbie Hancock's River: The Joni Letters). more »

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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).
Song Theme
The 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.
Album Context
The 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.
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.
Music Video
The music video of "Closer" features a retro theme with Rae performing the song in a 60’s-style television studio.
Song Composition
Rae co-wrote "Closer" with American producer and musician James Poyser, known for his works with artists like Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, and Erykah Badu.
Genre Classification
The song features elements of neo-soul and pop, merging lush instrumentation with Rae's soulful vocal performance.
Critic Reviews
The 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.
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.
Song Cover
In 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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