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Close (ft. Tove Lo) - Nick Jonas - Close (ft. Tove Lo) - Nick Jonas Lyrics
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I'm so perplexed
With just one breath, I'm locked in
Oh damn, oh damn, oh damn
I'm so perplexed
On that, it's almost shocking
I know, I know you know you're scared
Your heart, your mind, your soul, your body
But I guess that you don't know me
'Cause if I want you, and I want you, babe
Ain't going backwards, won't ask for space
'Cause space is just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get too
Close, oh
Oh, so close, oh
I want you close, ooh
'Cause space is just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get close, oh
Oh, so close, oh
I want you close, ooh
Oh, I want you close and close ain't close enough, no
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, oh
I'm keeping cool while you keep smiling
Saying all the things I'm thinking
Oh man, oh man
I am like you so I want proof of what you're feeling
'Cause if I want you, and I want you, babe
Ain't going backwards, won't ask for space
'Cause space is just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get too
Close, oh
Oh, so close, oh
I want you close, oh (yeah baby)
'Cause space was just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get close, oh
Oh, so close, ooh
I want you close, ooh
Oh, I want you close, and close ain't close enough, no
'Cause if I want you, and I want you, babe
Ain't going backwards, won't ask for space
'Cause space was just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get too close
Close, oh (close babe)
Oh, so close, oh
I want you close, oh (baby)
'Cause space was just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get close, oh
Oh, so close, oh (so get close, baby)
I want you close, oh (and tell me)
Oh, I want you close and close ain't close enough, no
Yeah, baby (close, oh)
Tell me baby what you want (close)
Oh, I want you close and close ain't close enough, no
The song "Close" by Nick Jonas featuring Tove Lo is a love song that talks about the fear of getting close to someone, but being willing to take the risk. The lyrics talk about two people who are aware of each other's hesitations to get close, yet they feel an unexplainable attraction that draws them together. The repetition of the phrase "oh damn" creates a sense of urgency and conflict within the song, highlighting the desperation and longing between the two individuals.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of being physically and emotionally close to each other, dismissing the idea of needing space and acknowledging that fear is the only thing that's stopping them from being together. The lyrics "I am not really known for ever being speechless, but now somehow my words roll off my tongue right onto your lips" shows the connection between the two characters and how they are open and honest with each other. They both want proof of each other's feelings and are willing to take the risk of getting too close.
Overall, "Close" is a passionate and emotional love song that speaks to the desire to connect and overcome fear in intimate relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh damn, oh damn, oh damn
I am completely overwhelmed and astonished by what I am feeling right now
I'm so perplexed
I am confused and unsure about what to do or say
With just one breath, I'm locked in
I am entranced by your very presence and cannot look away
On that, it's almost shocking
The intensity of my feelings is almost too much to handle
I know, I know you know you're scared
I understand that you are afraid of what might happen, but I also know that you want this as much as I do
Your heart, your mind, your soul, your body
Every part of you is consumed by this desire we both share
They won't, they won't, they won't be careful
Our emotions are running high and we might not be able to keep control
But I guess that you don't know me
Although you might be hesitant, you can trust that I will take care of you and respect your boundaries
'Cause if I want you, and I want you, babe
I desire and crave you deeply
Ain't going backwards, won't ask for space
I am committed to moving forward in this relationship and will not allow any obstacles to come between us
'Cause space is just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get too
The concept of taking a break or creating distance from one another is unnecessary because I am not scared of getting too close to you
I want you close, ooh
I desire physical and emotional intimacy with you
Oh man, oh man
I am blown away by the intensity of my feelings for you
I am not really known for ever being speechless
As someone who usually knows the right thing to say, I am surprised by how your presence leaves me at a loss for words
My words roll off my tongue right onto your lips, oh
Our connection is so strong that I am able to communicate my desires and feelings without hesitation
I'm keeping cool while you keep smiling
Even though my emotions are running high, I am trying to remain composed while you enjoy the moment
Saying all the things I'm thinking
You seem to understand and share my desires without me having to say much
I am like you so I want proof of what you're feeling
Because our feelings mirror each other, I want to see evidence of your affection for me
Oh, I want you close, and close ain't close enough, no
Although we are physically near, I want to feel even closer to you
Tell me baby what you want
I am trying to understand your needs and desires in this relationship
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Julia Michaels, Robin Lennart Fredriksson, Mattias Per Larsson, Tove Lo, Justin Drew Tranter
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