Closer
Earshot Lyrics
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I want you to set me free,
Watch me, make me cling.
Take my hand,
You feel so cold
I can't hold you
Like the day (indistinct)
Little bit, a little bit, a little, a little bit
(little)
A little bit closer
Little bit, a little bit, a little, a little bit
(little)
A little bit closer
No I can't explain
(Little bit, a little bit closer)
Why I feel so strange
(Little bit, a little bit closer)
Selfishly, carelessly,
You thought you could rescue me
And now you make me bleed
Take my hand,
You feel so cold
I can't touch you
Like the day (indistinct)
Little bit, a little bit, a little, a little bit
(little)
A little bit closer
Little bit, a little bit, a little, a little bit
(little)
A little bit closer
No I can't explain
(Little bit, a little bit closer)
Why I feel so strange
(Little bit, a little bit closer)
I can feel when you're near
I can feel when you are
Closer than I'd like to be yet
Still far enough away
When all this ends,
And it clears, and we feel
When we look and its gone
Little bit, a little bit, a little, a little bit
(little)
A little bit closer
Little bit, a little bit, a little, a little bit
(little)
A little bit closer
No I can't explain
(Little bit, a little bit closer)
Why I feel so strange
(Little bit, a little bit closer)
I can feel it in the air
The song "Closer" by Earshot appears to be about a person who is infatuated with someone else and wants to be closer to them physically and emotionally. The lyrics suggest that the person feels trapped in their feelings, describing them as "hopelessly, silently" wanting to be set free. There is a sense of longing and desperation in the way the lyrics are structured. The singer is pleading for the other person to come closer and "watch me, make me cling," but at the same time, admitting that they feel "strange" and cannot explain their emotions fully.
The chorus emphasizes the desire for closeness, with the repetition of "a little bit closer." The singer is willing to take even the slightest step towards the object of their affection, wishing to feel that elusive connection. However, there is a palpable tension in the way these lyrics are sung, hinting at the possibility that the singer is aware that this closeness might not be entirely healthy.
The final lines of the song suggest that the longing for closeness is still present, even though the singer knows that it might be best to let go. They mention the feeling of closeness being in the air but acknowledge that it might disappear quickly. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the singer caught between wanting to be closer to the person they desire but also understanding that it might not be possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Hopelessly, silently,
I feel trapped in my emotions, but I don't want to express them out loud.
I want you to set me free,
I desire to escape the hold that my feelings have on me.
Watch me, make me cling.
I want you to keep me close and never let me go.
Take my hand,
I am giving you access to my heart and trusting you with it.
You feel so cold
Despite being physically close to you, you seem emotionally distant.
I can't hold you
I am unable to connect with you like I would like to.
Little bit, a little bit, a little, a little bit
I want to gradually approach you.
(little)
I want to take it step by step and not rush anything.
A little bit closer
I want to get closer to you in small increments.
No I can't explain
I am unsure of why I feel this way towards you.
Why I feel so strange
I am experiencing emotions that are foreign and unknown to me.
Selfishly, carelessly,
I was reckless with my emotions and put myself in this vulnerable state.
You thought you could rescue me
You believed you could help me when no one else could.
And now you make me bleed
Your actions or lack of action are causing me pain.
I can feel when you're near
I am hyper-aware of your presence.
I can feel when you are
My intuition is telling me when you are around.
Closer than I'd like to be yet
I am getting close to you, but it scares me.
Still far enough away
I have not fully let you in and am still keeping my guard up.
When all this ends,
When our relationship comes to a conclusion.
And it clears, and we feel
Once everything is said and done, we will be able to comprehend our emotions.
When we look and its gone
Once our relationship ends, it will be hard to forget the feelings we once had.
I can feel it in the air
The atmosphere around me is charged with our emotions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETE AMATO, DARVIN DAMONE ARNOLD, THEA AUSTIN
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Dark Knight
Hopelessly, silently, I want you to set me free
Wash me, make me clean
Take my hand, you'll feel so cold I can't hold you
Like the day the way i feel better
A little bit, a little bit, a little
Little bit, a little bit closer
No I can't explain
Little bit, a little bit closer
Why I feel so strange
Little bit, a little bit closer
Selfishly, carelessly, you thought you could rescue me
And now you make me believe
Take my hand you'll feel so cold I can't touch you
LIke the day the when I feel better
Chorus
I can feel when you feel I can feel where you are
Closer than i like to be and still far away from it all
When all this ends, and it clears, and the fear you will look when it's gone
100robisaac
Their best song ever!!! Such an underrated band.
James Smith
Every band is underrated
Heather Murrell
100robisaac yes very unrrated
TheAnaidRo
2019. still loving it. Part of my childhood
Critical Kitsune
Found these guys by accident a while back, by finding the song "Someone"...loved that song, still do...these guys are so epic.
rtothemutha
Awesome. I found these guys during my experimental-phase of rock. They def. still jam...
WayUpThereFarAway
awsome band! love this song especially "Wait."
Brett Brennan
That was the song that introduced me to this band.
Rômulo Damasceno
Muito bom 😊
Kaic Pereira
Nice song I love earshot 🤘🏻🎶