The Closer You Get
Alabama, Eli Young Band
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The closer you get, the further I fall I'll be over the edge now in no time at all I'm falling faster and faster and faster with no time to stall The closer you get, the further I fall Could I be dreaming? Is this really real? 'Cause there's something magic The way that I feel in your arms tonight The closer you get, oh yeah, the further I fall I'll be over the edge now in no time at all I'm falling faster and faster and faster with no time to stall The closer you get, the further I fall Keep fallin', oh, yeah, yeah Keep fallin', fallin', oh, yeah, yeah I'm fallin' Yes, I'm fallin' (Yes, I'm fallin') (Yes, I'm fallin') Yes, I'm fallin' (Yes, I'm fallin') (Yes, I'm fallin') Yes, we'll fallin' (Yes, we'll fallin') (Yes, we'll fallin') The closer you get, the further I fall I'll be over the edge now in no time at all I'm falling faster and faster and faster with no time to stall, oh yeah The closer you get, the further I fall The closer you get, the further I fall I'll be over the edge now in no time at all I'm falling faster and faster and faster with no time to stall The closer you get
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Written by: MARK EUGENE GRAY, JAMES PENNINGTON
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"The Closer You Get" is a track from the album of the same name by Alabama, a popular American country band. The album was the band's sixth studio album, released in 1983.
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Chart SuccessThe song topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in June 1983. It was the second of three chart-toppers from the album "The Closer You Get".
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Songwriters"The Closer You Get" was penned by songwriters Mark Gray and J.P. Pennington. Both were members of the band Exile, a group known for both their country and pop hits.
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AwardsAlabama's "The Closer You Get" album won the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1983. However, the title track itself wasn't singled out for any awards.
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Cover VersionBefore Alabama popularized "The Closer You Get", the song was covered by Don King in 1981, reaching the 27th spot on Billboard's Hot Country Singles.
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Unique Genre MixAlabama is known for their blend of traditional country music and southern rock styles, and "The Closer You Get" is one of the songs that reflects this unique genre mix.
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Song Theme"The Closer You Get" is a love song which incorporates the use of metaphors. The narrators compare their longing and desire for their loved ones to the inevitable approach of a freight train, creating a vivid visual image for listeners.
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Band RecognitionThe success of songs like "The Closer You Get" helped cement Alabama's position as one of the most successful bands in country music history. They have over 30 number one country records and have sold millions of records worldwide.
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Notable RecordAs of 2021, Alabama was the most charted band (not solo act) in the history of the Hot Country Songs Billboard with 33 number-one singles, "The Closer You Get" being one of them.
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Music VideoThe music video that was released along with the song was set in a sepia tone and starts with a close-up shot of the band's lead vocalist, Randy Owen. It provided the viewers with a visual narrative to accompany the already compelling lyrics of the song.
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