Never Forget You / Close
Anthem Lights Lyrics


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Close, ooh you'll always be by my side
Oh, so close, ooh
I'll love you 'til the day I die

I used to be so happy
But without you here I feel so low
I watched you as you left
But I can never seem to let you go
Oh man, oh man, oh man
I'm so perplexed with just one breath
I'm locked in oh man, oh man, oh man
I'm so perplexed, oh, that
It's almost shocking, oh
'Cause once upon a time
You were my everything
It's clear to see that time
Hasn't change a thing
'Cause space was just a word made up
By someone who's afraid to get too

Close, ooh you'll always be by my side
Oh, so close, ooh
I'll love you 'til the day I die

Oh man, oh man i am not really known
For ever being speechless
But now, but now somehow
My words roll off my tongue
Right onto your lips
Funny how we both end up here
But everything seems alright
I wonder what would happen if we went
Back and put up a fight, oh
'Cause if I want you, I want you baby
Ain't going backwards, won't ask for space
So what in this world do you think
Could ever take you off my mind

I will never forget you (oh, oh)
You will always be my side (so close)
From the day that I met you (oh, oh)
I want you close, and
Close ain't close enough, no
Feeling it, loving it, everything that we do
And all along I knew I
Had something special with you
But sometimes you just gotta know
That these things fall through
I can't hide my connection with you
Close, oh oh, so close, oh
I will never want much more
And in my heart I will always be sure
I want you close, oh




You'll always be by my side
'Til the day I die, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anthem Lights's song "Never Forget You / Close" convey a deep sense of emotional attachment and longing for a past relationship. The singer reflects on the close bond shared with a loved one, expressing that they will always be by their side, even until death. The repetition of the word "close" emphasizes the intimacy and connection felt between the singer and the person they are addressing.


The lyrics reveal a sense of loss and sadness at the absence of the loved one, with the singer feeling low and unable to move on from the past. Despite watching the loved one leave, the singer struggles to let go and is perplexed by the intensity of their emotions. The mention of feeling locked in and shocked highlights the overwhelming nature of their feelings and the inability to move past the relationship.


The singer reminisces about a time when the loved one was their everything, indicating that time has not diminished the depth of their feelings. The concept of space is described as a construct created out of fear of becoming too close or attached to someone. The lyrics suggest that true connection surpasses physical distance and holds a lasting impact on the heart.


The chorus emphasizes the singer's unwavering love and devotion to the loved one, expressing a desire to always remain close and connected. The repetition of the phrase "I will never forget you" underscores the significance of the relationship and the lasting impression it has left on the singer. The song conveys a sense of acceptance and certainty in the singer's feelings, acknowledging the special connection shared with the loved one and expressing a commitment to always keeping them close, both physically and emotionally.


Line by Line Meaning

Close, ooh you'll always be by my side
You will always be there for me, supporting me through everything


Oh man, oh man, oh man I'm so perplexed with just one breath
I am overwhelmed and confused with just a single moment


It's almost shocking, oh 'cause once upon a time you were my everything
It's surprising to remember that you used to mean so much to me


Space was just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get too
The idea of needing distance is only a construct of someone who is afraid of getting too close


Feeling it, loving it, everything that we do
Embracing the emotions and affection that come with our relationship


But sometimes you just gotta know that these things fall through
Sometimes you have to accept that relationships may not always work out


And in my heart I will always be sure I want you close, oh
I am certain in my heart that I want you close by my side




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