Close to Me
Diplo Ellie Goulding Swae Lee Lyrics
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We just know that we'll be all right
Even though we're kicked out the party 'cause we both hate everybody
We're the ones they wanna be like
So don't let me down
Keep me in trouble
Born to be wild
And I don't wanna be somebody without your body close to me
And if it wasn't you, I wouldn't want anybody close to me (yeah, yeah)
'Cause I'm an animal, animal-al, like animal, like you
And I don't wanna be somebody without your body close to me (whoo)
You can never come too close for comfort
I had to cut my bitch off, she bein' stubborn (stubborn)
I make it known I fuck with you, not undercover ('cover)
And when I jump in, I'm burnin' rubber (yeah, skrrt)
Iced out body, didn't go to college (yeah, yeah)
Price tag poppin', then you on a private (then you on a)
Don't say "sorry," everyone's watchin' (everyone)
When you're where I am, everything's timeless (yeah, yeah)
And I don't wanna be somebody without your body close to me
And if it wasn't you, I wouldn't want anybody close to me (yeah, yeah)
'Cause I'm an animal, animal-al, like animal, like you
And I don't wanna be somebody without your body close to me
Close to me
Close to me
(Animal, animal-al, like animal, like you)
And I don't wanna be somebody without your body close to me
And if it wasn't you, I wouldn't want anybody close to me (yeah, yeah)
Because I'm an animal, animal-al, like animal, like you
And I don't wanna be somebody without your body close to me
Close to me
(To me) close to me
In the song "Close To Me", Diplo, Ellie Goulding, and Swae Lee discuss the complexity of their relationship. They both know that they are not truthful with one another, yet they ignite each other's passion. Despite the fact that the two feel like outcasts and are often excluded, they know deep down within them that they are just fine. The pre-chorus details the tumultuous nature of their connection; they thrive on chaos and conflict, but it is because they are born to be wild and live on the edge. They are not suited for conformity, and they do not try to be someone they are not.
In the chorus, they express their desire to be physically close to each other. They are animalistic, primal beings who crave the touch of another. Without their partner's presence and touch, they feel incomplete. They have no desire to be intimate with anyone else- only each other. Swae Lee's verse emphasizes this even further. He has cut off his previous partner because she was being too stubborn. He's not interested in hiding his love for his current lover; he wants the world to know that he is with her. He wants to flaunt their relationship, and he's not afraid to do so.
All in all, the song is about the complex, volatile, yet passionate nature of a relationship. It's about two people who aren't perfect and don't pretend to be, but still find comfort in each other's chaotic company.
Line by Line Meaning
Even though we both know we're liars and we start each other's fires
We admit to being dishonest but our connection is strong enough to keep us going.
We just know that we'll be all right
Our trust for each other is enough to overcome any obstacles.
Even though we're kicked out the party 'cause we both hate everybody
We don't fit in with the crowd but we have each other's company.
We're the ones they wanna be like
Despite being outcasts, people admire our relationship.
So don't let me down
I want you to keep our bond strong.
Keep me in trouble
I want us to keep pushing the boundaries and taking risks together.
Born to be wild
Our nature is to be adventurous and spontaneous.
Out in the jungle
We thrive in unpredictability and chaos.
And I don't wanna be somebody without your body close to me
Being physically intimate with you is essential to my happiness.
And if it wasn't you, I wouldn't want anybody close to me (yeah, yeah)
I don't have the same connection with anyone else as I do with you.
'Cause I'm an animal, animal-al, like animal, like you
I share your primal, passionate nature.
You can never come too close for comfort
I always crave your closeness and intimacy.
I had to cut my bitch off, she bein' stubborn (stubborn)
I had to end a previous relationship because it wasn't as fulfilling as ours.
I make it known I fuck with you, not undercover ('cover)
I publicly express my love and loyalty to you.
And when I jump in, I'm burnin' rubber (yeah, skrrt)
I'm passionate and impulsive, fully committed to our relationship.
Iced out body, didn't go to college (yeah, yeah)
I may not have a formal education but I have success and wealth.
Price tag poppin', then you on a private (then you on a)
I can provide luxury and experiences for us.
Don't say "sorry," everyone's watchin' (everyone)
We don't need to apologize for our boldness because others envy us.
When you're where I am, everything's timeless (yeah, yeah)
Our love transcends mundane concerns like time and aging.
Close to me
Being physically and emotionally close to you is all I want.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ellie Goulding, Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Khalif Brown, Thomas Wesley Pentz
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