His debut album, from which he has released the track 'Up All Night', has been produced by Diplo and Switch. He has released three videos, for 'Up All Night' for 'Relax My Beloved' and for 'Too Close.'
Too Close
Alex Clare Lyrics
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I don't want to hurt you but I need to breathe
At the end of it all you're still my best friend
But there's something inside that I need to release
Which way is right?
Which way is wrong?
How do I say that I need to move on?
You know we're heading separate ways
And it feels like I am just too close to love you
There's nothing I can really say
I can lie no more
I can hide no more
Got to be true to myself
And it feels like I am just too close to love you
So I'll be on my way
You've given me more than I can return
Yet there's oh so much that you deserve
Nothing to say
Nothing to do
I've nothing to give
I must live without you
You know we're heading separate ways
And it feels like I am just too close to love you
There's nothing I can really say
I can lie no more
I can hide no more
Got to be true to myself
And it feels like I am just too close to love you
So I'll be on my way
So I'll be on my way
And it feels like I am just too close to love you
There's nothing I can really say
I can lie no more
I can hide no more
Got to be true to myself
And it feels like I am just too close to love you
So I'll be on my way
So I'll be on my way
The lyrics to Alex Clare's song "Too Close" describe a conflicted individual who is struggling to maintain a relationship with someone who they care about deeply as a friend, but who they feel is too close to them romantically. Clare describes how he has promised not to hurt the other person but acknowledges that he needs to "breathe" and release some unspoken emotions. Confused about what is the right or wrong thing to do, and how to communicate his feelings, Clare knows that he needs to move on and that they are heading in separate directions.
The chorus of the song is where Clare captures the essence of his inner turmoil. He feels that he is "just too close to love" the other person and cannot continue to hide or lie about his true feelings. He knows that he must be true to himself and make the difficult decision to leave the relationship. Despite acknowledging all the love and support that he has received, Clare feels that the other person deserves someone who can reciprocate those same feelings.
Overall, the song is a powerful exploration of the complexities of modern relationships, where mixed feelings can strain even the strongest of bonds. By expressing his vulnerability and highlighting the need for honesty and authenticity, Alex Clare taps into a universal human experience that many listeners can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I'm not one to break promises
I always keep my word, but unfortunately this promise I need to break
I don't want to hurt you but I need to breathe
I care about your feelings, but I can't stay in this relationship any longer as it's suffocating me
At the end of it all you're still my best friend
Even though we're breaking up, I still value our friendship
But there's something inside that I need to release
There's a weight on my shoulders that I need to let go of
Which way is right?
I'm uncertain about what's the best decision to make
Which way is wrong?
I'm uncertain about what's the worst decision to make
How do I say that I need to move on?
I don't know how to tell you that this is over
You know we're heading separate ways
We're going in different directions
And it feels like I am just too close to love you
I care about you, but my feelings have changed and I can't love you in the way you deserve
There's nothing I can really say
There's not much I can do or say to change the situation
I can lie no more
I can't pretend that everything is okay anymore
I can hide no more
I can't conceal my true feelings anymore
Got to be true to myself
I need to take care of my own needs and be honest with myself
So I'll be on my way
I'm leaving and moving forward with my life
You've given me more than I can return
You've been good to me, but I can't give that back to you
Yet there's oh so much that you deserve
You deserve someone who can love you fully and unconditionally
Nothing to say
There's nothing I can say to make this better
Nothing to do
There's nothing I can do to change how I feel
I've nothing to give
I don't have anything left to give to this relationship
I must live without you
I have to accept that we can't be together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jim Duguid, Alex Claire
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