Band Membe… Read Full Bio ↴ARSON CITY is an up and coming rock band from Omaha, NE.
Band Members:
Patrick Wilson (formerly of Emphatic)
Mark Beckenhauer
Eric Whitney
Matt Oliver
Matt Denker (formerly of The Wreckage)
Too Close
Arson City 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 can I say that I need to move on?
You know we are heading in seperate ways
There 'aint nothin I can really say
I can't lie no more, I can't hide no more
Feels Like I'm just to0 close to love you
So I'll be on my way
You've given me more than I can return
Yet there's so much more that you deserve
Nothin to say, nothin to do
Nothin I give, I must leave without you
You know we are heading in seperate ways
And it feels like I'm just too close to love you
There 'aint nothin I can really say
I can't lie no more, I can't hide no more
Feels Like I'm just to0 close to love you
So I'll be on my way
And it feels like I'm just too close to love you
There 'aint nothin I can really say
I can't lie no more, I can't hide no more
Feels Like I'm just to0 close to love you
So I'll be on my way
So I'll be on my way
So I'll be on my way
The song "Too Close" by Arson City seems to be a narrative about a relationship that has run its course. The singer seems to be struggling with the decision to break up with their partner, who is also their best friend. The first few lines reveal the internal conflict the singer is experiencing, as they acknowledge their loyalty and the promises they have made, but also their need to breathe and release what is weighing them down. The fact that the person they are breaking up with is their best friend adds a layer of complexity to the situation, making it harder for them to end things and move on, despite knowing that this is what they need to do.
Throughout the song, the singer seems to be grappling with a sense of guilt and sadness, acknowledging the love and affection that they have for their partner, but also recognizing that they are heading in separate directions. They seem to have come to a point where they understand that they can't give their partner what they deserve, and so they must leave, even though it hurts. Overall, the song strikes a bittersweet note, as the singer leaves the relationship with a heavy heart, but also a sense of relief and a desire to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I'm not one to break promises
I am generally trustworthy and dependable
I don't want to hurt you but I need to breathe
I want to end our relationship in a way that doesn't cause you undue pain, but I cannot continue as things currently are
At the end of it all you're still my best friend
Despite the circumstances, our friendship still holds great value to me
But there's something inside that I need to release
There is an inner need I have to fulfill that cannot be satisfied by staying with you
Which way is right? Which way is wrong?
I am uncertain about the path I should take
How can I say that I need to move on?
It is difficult for me to express that I must end things between us
You know we are heading in separate ways
Our paths are diverging and we cannot continue together
And it feels like I'm just too close to love you
Emotionally, I am still attached to you, but logically I know that we must part ways
There ain't nothin I can really say
There are no words that will completely explain my reasons for leaving
I can't lie no more, I can't hide no more
I cannot continue to pretend that everything is okay, nor can I keep my true feelings disguised
Feels Like I'm just too close to love you
My attachments to you are making it difficult for me to leave
So I'll be on my way
I must depart from our relationship in a way that best suits everyone involved
You've given me more than I can return
Your contributions to our relationship have been greater than mine
Yet there's so much more that you deserve
You deserve better than what I can give you
Nothin to say, nothin to do
There is no action or explanation that can make this situation better
Nothin I give, I must leave without you
Even if I were to give more of myself, it wouldn't change the fact that we are no longer compatible, and I must move on without you
Contributed by Kylie P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Absolute Sinner
So awesome voice! Love it!
Music Snake
Super cool Version 😎🤘
Madison Mickelson
heard you live first time tonight. so amazing.
Melanie
Awesome!!!Â
Swishe
i like this alot!
Eric Whitney
Hey spaceuntravel. Thanks for spreading the word. Sincerely, The Barber. AC
Abel Revan
so much better than original...thanks again for the upload space!
V
love you guys
Christie Kaiser
I don't agree that it is better then the original. They are two totally different styles of music, so it is really just more of a personal preference. Both are good and done well but I prefer the other because I enjoy that type of music more.
A Kayfabe
Christie Kaiser completely. The original is awesome and I usually ONLY love rock and metal and loud music styles but Alex Clare is awesome and not comparable to this because this too is amazing, but metal and different and maybe equal in its own way so I will download both versions and that's fine.