The Closer
Anni B Sweet Lyrics


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I melted your ice
forgive me for those last
words I say
then I ran away
fought all I could against
this neverending tale
just when I thought we’d won
I saw you walking backward

Can you hear my voice?
am I loud enough?
The closer that I get, the further than you go
Could you wait until
the real day appears?
Or would you hold on to
the thinnest branch with me?

Shut myself
in your arms
now let me know
when the storm is gone
fought all I could against
this neverendig tale




and when I thought we’d won
I saw you walking backwards

Overall Meaning

The song "The Closer" by Anni B Sweet explores the complexities of a relationship that has been damaged due to someone's words and actions. The first verse tells the story of the singer who apologizes for their last words and then runs away. They try to fight against the never-ending tale of their relationship, but just when they thought they had won, they notice their partner walking backward. This could imply that their partner is still stuck in the past, not ready to move on from what was said and done.


In the chorus, the singer asks their partner if they can hear their voice and wonders if they're loud enough. They want to know if it's possible to fix their relationship and be together again. The closer the singer gets, the further their partner seems to go. The singer asks their partner if they can hold on to the thinnest branch with them or if they will wait for the real day to appear to start anew.


In the second verse, the singer tries to seek comfort in their partner's arms during the storm. They fought as much as they could against the never-ending tale of their relationship but saw their partner walking backward, indicating unresolved issues. The song's lyrics convey a sense of longing and indecisiveness as the singer struggles to bridge the gap between them and their partner, who is not ready to move forward.


Line by Line Meaning

I melted your ice
I broke down your defenses and barriers


forgive me for those last words I say
I regret the last words I spoke to you and ask for your forgiveness


then I ran away
I left without resolving our issues


fought all I could against this neverending tale
I tried my best to overcome the difficulties in our relationship


just when I thought we’d won I saw you walking backward
Just when things were getting better, you started regressing and going backwards


Can you hear my voice?
I wonder if you are listening to what I am saying and feeling


am I loud enough?
Am I making myself clear and understood?


The closer that I get, the further than you go
As I try to get closer to you, you seem to push me away and distance yourself further


Could you wait until the real day appears?
Can we hold on and wait for a better day to come?


Or would you hold on to the thinnest branch with me?
Would you stay with me, even in the tough times?


Shut myself in your arms
I seek comfort and security in your embrace


now let me know when the storm is gone
I hope for a sign from you that things have improved and the troubles have passed


and when I thought we’d won I saw you walking backwards
After making progress, seeing you go back to old ways is discouraging




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