In the Fall of 2004, Alex released Stages | ep, a short collection of songs recorded live and solo acoustic from dates in Atlanta, Philadelphia, and New York City. He continued touring, visiting Europe that winter, where he landed opening and headlining spots at venerable rooms in Italy and the United Kingdom.
In June 2005, Alex released a full-band album, A Boy Who Thought He Knew on his own indie label, Long Road Records, which is based in Chelsea in Manhattan. The release was produced by David Shaw (Van Morrison/Etta James/Jerry Garcia) and recorded in Philadelphia. The album also includes guest performances from former Ray Charles bassist Steve Beskrone and Amos Lee drummer, Fred Berman.
After a 30-city U.S. national tour and a 5-city UK tour in the summer of 2005, supporting the new release, Alex returned home, having gained considerable press and attention worldwide. His 4th release, Sunrise Falls, was released in October 2006.
Proximity
Alex Nackman Lyrics
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Eastern standard time again
Though nothing about my mood in view
I've wondered if you've silenced truth
No stones against your window pane
You're five and change away
I'm lonely and you never call
My will is weak, it's not resolved
CHORUS
Your kind of lovin'
Feels like a stone's throw today
I think I'm recovering
Though my heart can't stay
We tried this scientific plan
To fix the problems, we said we can
Reluctance plagued my chest throughout
Ambivalence I am feeling now
Certainly you need your chance
I can't stop your life's advance
But know that I am human too
The life you lead is not just for you
CHORUS
BRIDGE
Independent you can be
I need you more than you can see
Give me air so I can breathe
Make it known sincerely
Independent you can be
I need you more than you need me
Give me air so I can breathe
Make it known sincerely
CHORUS
The song "Proximity" by Alex Nackman is a beautiful and bittersweet ballad that describes the feeling of unrequited love and the longing for a connection that seems just out of reach. The song begins with the singer calling the person he's in love with at 2 a.m. Eastern standard time, despite knowing that nothing will come out of the conversation. The singer wonders if the person he's calling has been hiding their true feelings, and if the love he feels is reciprocated.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer and the person he's in love with have been trying to fix their relationship through a "scientific plan", but that the singer's reluctance and ambivalence have been getting in the way. The singer acknowledges that the other person has their own life to live, but also expresses a need for them to acknowledge his own humanity and the pain that he's going through.
The chorus of the song beautifully captures the central theme of the song, which is the feeling of being close to someone but at the same time feeling like they're just out of reach. The singer expresses his hope that he's "recovering" from his unrequited love, but at the same time acknowledges that his heart can't stay away from the person he loves.
Overall, "Proximity" is a poignant and heartfelt exploration of the pain of unrequited love and the longing for connection that we all experience at one point or another in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I called you just past 2 a.m.
I dialed your number at 2am, I couldn't help myself
Eastern standard time again
It's the same time zone we're both in
Though nothing about my mood in view
I didn't want to talk about how I'm feeling
I've wondered if you've silenced truth
I'm concerned that you're not being completely honest
No stones against your window pane
I didn't come to see you in person
You're five and change away
You're just a few miles away but it feels far
I'm lonely and you never call
I'm feeling isolated and you don't reach out
My will is weak, it's not resolved
I don't have the strength to resist reaching out to you
Your kind of lovin'
The way you show affection
Feels like a stone's throw today
It feels like it's close, but just out of reach
I think I'm recovering
I'm starting to move on
Though my heart can't stay
But my feelings aren't completely gone
We tried this scientific plan
We tried to figure out a logical solution
To fix the problems, we said we can
We thought we could solve our issues
Reluctance plagued my chest throughout
I was hesitant and unsure from the beginning
Ambivalence I am feeling now
Now I'm conflicted and unsure of my feelings
Certainly you need your chance
I understand you need your own space and time
I can't stop your life's advance
I can't hold you back from living your own life
But know that I am human too
But remember that I also have feelings
The life you lead is not just for you
The way you live your life affects others too
Independent you can be
You have the ability to be self-sufficient
I need you more than you can see
But I still feel like I need you in my life
Give me air so I can breathe
Give me some space so I can think and process
Make it known sincerely
Tell me honestly how you feel
Contributed by Reagan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gustavogomesdeoliveira
Beautiful song!! 👏👏
@Budmetro
Terrific singing ... good luck in your career! budmetro from TJN.
@Gustava10
He's the singer of the credits of the 14th pokemon movie and also the singer to the opening of Pokemon's Rival Destinies! :D
@Pokmoncardz2
xD i cant believe this guy sang the new ending them to pokemon movie 15:DDDD
@tomahawk179
Just how many people only came to know this guy just because they watch Pokemon-like I did...
@Kevin19204
i don't think his partner Kathryn Raio is the same person that sang with him in Pokemon Black and White: Rival Destinies opening theme. because she sounded different i think.
@stoney490
ummm, a little melodramatic with the vid and with his voice.