On May 25, 2018, Claire released the EP "Diary 001", featuring 6 tracks, many of which were previously released as singles. The EP featured Clairo's characteristic lo-fi production and bedroom pop aesthetic. Claire described the EP as being a compilation of many of the tracks she made in her first few years of making music.
On August 2, 2019, Claire released her debut studio album under FADER Label titled "Immunity". The album featured production from not only Claire but also Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend fame, who also contributed to songwriting. Featuring 11 tracks, 3 of which were released as singles, the album explores Claire's personal life, including her struggles with mental illness and sexuality. "Immunity" blends Claire's lo-fi, bedroom pop style along with more elements of traditional pop and expands upon it, creating a distinctive sound from much of her earlier work. The LP earned a spot in the top albums of 2019 from many publications, including Billboard, Pitchfork, and The Guardian.
On July 16, 2021 Claire released her second album “Sling” with the help of Jack Antonoff. The album was a major stylistic turning point for Clairo. She also sang backup vocals in Lorde’s song Solar Power along with Phoebe Bridgers that same year.
Closer To You
Clairo Lyrics
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Even when I'm alone
Mama said, "I told you so"
Going down a different road
You call me late at night
I pick up every time
Wish that I could rewind
Get some peace of mind
Shut up
Don't wanna hear it, now, I'm fed up
Wish I could say it was enough (oh)
To make me walk away
And I'm messed up
'Cause every time I start to get up
And now my head feels fucked up
And I know it won't change
The things you do
Only make me want to get closer to you
And the things that you say
Only make me want to stay
Can't push me away
I'm not going, I'll wait
You know this street runs two ways, say
So I need to hear your voice
Know I'm standing here by choice
And I can't hear the background noise, anyway
Shut up
Don't wanna hear it, now, I'm fed up
Wish I could say it was enough (oh)
To make me walk away
And I'm messed up
'Cause every time I start to get up
And now my head feels fucked up
And I know it won't change
The things you do
Only make me want to get closer to you
And the things that you say
Only make me want to stay
The opening lines of Clairo's song "Closer To You" suggest that the singer of the song is experiencing an intense emotional connection with someone that they cannot seem to shake off. She knows that something is not quite right, but she just can't seem to stay away from this person. The line "I feel it in my bones" suggests a deep, intuitive understanding of the situation, even if her conscious mind cannot fully comprehend it. She is also defiant in the face of her mother's warnings, indicating that this connection is not only causing turmoil internally but creating conflict in her outer life.
As the song progresses, we hear the strain in the singer's voice increase as she struggles with the decision to stay or leave. She acknowledges that she is "messed up" from coming back to this person, but still feels pulled towards them. The chorus suggests that despite the tumult, the singer desires to be closer to the person in question. They are the one exception in her life, the one person who can make her physically, emotionally, and spiritually satisfied.
While the lyrics themselves are somewhat ambiguous, they suggest a complicated relationship dynamic, one that is as much about power and control as it is about love and sex. At the end of the day, the singer is left feeling stuck, unsure of how to move forward, but unable to break away. The song thus explores themes of identity, desire, and self-reflection - ideas that are common motifs in Clairo's work.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel it in my bones
I have a strong intuition that what I feel is true
Even when I'm alone
Even when I'm by myself, I can feel this way
Mama said, "I told you so"
My mother warned me this would happen
Going down a different road
Choosing a different path from what I expected or what others expected from me
You call me late at night
You contact me at an inconvenient time for me
I pick up every time
I answer every time you call
Wish that I could rewind
I wish I could go back in time and change what has happened
Get some peace of mind
I want to be able to relax and not worry about this situation
Shut up
Stop talking
Don't wanna hear it, now, I'm fed up
I don't want to hear what you have to say anymore, I am tired of it
Wish I could say it was enough (oh)
I wish I could say that your behavior was enough to make me leave
To make me walk away
To make me leave this situation
And I'm messed up
I am confused and emotional
'Cause every time I start to get up
Every time I begin to move on from this situation
And now my head feels fucked up
I am now feeling overwhelmed and confused again
And I know it won't change
I know that this situation will not improve or change for the better
The things you do
Your actions and behavior
Only make me want to get closer to you
Your behavior makes me want to be closer to you, despite the problems it causes
And the things that you say
Your words and communication
Only make me want to stay
Your communication makes me want to stay in this situation, despite the problems it causes
Can't push me away
You can't make me leave this situation or change how I feel, even though I know it may not be best for me
I'm not going, I'll wait
I won't leave, I'll wait for you to make a different choice or behavior
You know this street runs two ways, say
You know that both of us have power and responsibility in this situation
So I need to hear your voice
I need to communicate with you and hear your thoughts and feelings
Know I'm standing here by choice
I am choosing to stay in this situation, even though I know it is not ideal
And I can't hear the background noise, anyway
I am focused only on this situation and not listening to other people's opinions or input
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Claire Cottrill, Rostam Batmanglij
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@scarlettdiazmartinez6174
I feel it in my bones
Even when I'm alone
Mama said, "I told you so"
Going down a different road
You call me late at night
I pick up every time
Wish that I could rewind
Get some peace of mind
Shut up
Don't wanna hear it, now, I'm fed up
Wish I could say it was enough (oh)
To make me walk away
And I'm messed up
'Cause every time I start to get up
And now my head feels fucked up
And I know it won't change
The things you do
Only make me want to get closer to you
And the things that you say
Only make me want to stay
Can't push me away
I'm not going, I'll wait
You know this street runs two ways, say
So I need to hear your voice
Know I'm standing here by choice
And I can't hear the background noise, anyway
Shut up
Don't wanna hear it, now, I'm fed up
Wish I could say it was enough (oh)
To make me walk away
And I'm messed up
'Cause every time I start to get up
And now my head feels fucked up
And I know it won't change
The things you do
Only make me want to get closer to you
And the things that you say
Only make me want to stay
@majesticcasual
so dark and sweet at the same time ❣️
@kevencisco8570
She's allowed to play around with her voice. She's experimenting and growing her sound into different styles. Consistency can become boring real quick if there's no innovation. I think this is a really unique song and a different take on pop music. Great track imo.
@jadenlay
period
@chay4850
exactly thank you
@packstarali9650
💚
@thienthien444
i think this track is really interesting tbh
tis a Vibe
@joshuabowden5626
Noone was saying that she isn't allowed..like who tf are you
@amesnothere
when she sang “shut up” i was like I FELT THAT
@Sara-gs5lo
do you listen to the regrettes by any chance :^0 (asking cuz of lydia night in ur pfp)
@amesnothere
yeah i do!!!