Close To Me
Ellie Goulding x Diplo feat. Swae Lee Lyrics


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Even though we both know we're liars and we start each other's fires
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
Out in the jungle

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Close To Me" by Ellie Goulding talks about a relationship between two people who are aware that they are deceiving one another, but they still depend on each other to keep going. The duo recognizes that they have a strong connection and that they are the person that the other needs to feel safe and protected. They both hate all the other people around them, so they always end up being kicked out or leaving on their own accord. Despite this, they don't care because they recognize that they are special and unique, and everyone wants to be just like them.


The relationship they share is fetish-like or animalistic, and they embrace it fully. They argue and fight but still need each other's bodies close to feel complete. They will do whatever it takes to maintain this relationship, even if it means being in trouble or causing chaos. The lyrics of the song suggest that they are living in the moment and enjoying the thrill of their relationship, even though it's certain to come to a disastrous ending.


Line by Line Meaning

Even though we both know we're liars and we start each other's fires
We recognize that we're not truthful with each other, but our attraction to each other fuels our passion.


We just know that we'll be alright
Despite our flaws and the problems we face, we're confident that we'll make it together.


Even though we're kicked out the party 'cause we both hate everybody
We're both antisocial, but we have each other and that's all we need.


We're the ones they wanna be like
Despite being outcasts, we have something special that others envy.


So don't let me down
I am depending on you and need you to come through for me.


Keep me in trouble
I want to experience all the wild and exciting things with you.


Born to be wild
We are naturally adventurous and rebellious souls.


Out in the jungle
We're willing to take risks and face challenges in pursuit of our desires.


And I don't wanna be somebody without your body close to me
I need your physical presence to feel complete and alive.


And if it wasn't you, I wouldn't want anybody close to me (yeah, yeah)
You are the only one I desire, and I couldn't settle for anyone else.


'Cause I'm an animal, animal-al, like animal, like you
I am instinctual and driven by my primal desires, just like you.


You can never come too close for comfort
I crave your closeness and intimacy, no matter how intense it may be.


I had to cut my bitch off, she bein' stubborn (stubborn)
I had to let go of someone who didn't understand our intense connection.


I make it known I fuck with you, not undercover ('cover)
I publicly express my love for you, and don't hide it.


And when I jump in, I'm burnin' rubber (yeah, skrrt)
When we act on our desires, we do so with extreme intensity and passion.


Iced out body, didn't go to college (yeah, yeah)
I may not have a traditional education or career, but my body is adorned with luxury goods.


Price tag poppin', then you on a private (then you on a)
We indulge in lavish experiences and treat ourselves to opulence.


Don't say "sorry," everyone's watchin' (everyone)
We don't apologize for our behavior, even if others may judge us for it.


When you're where I am, everything's timeless (yeah, yeah)
Our intense connection removes us from the constraints of time.


Close to me
I want to be as physically close to you as possible.


(Animal, animal-al, like animal, like you)
We both embrace our primal instincts and act on our intense desires.




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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@leahannunziato1601

Lyrics:

Even though we both know we're liars and we start each other's fires
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
Out in the jungle

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 (whoo)
Close to me
Close to me

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
Close to me



@phoveshop

[Ellie Goulding:]
Even though we both know we're liars and we start each other's fires
We just know that we'll be alright
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
Out in the jungle

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
'Cause I'm an animal, animal-al
Like animal, like you
And I don't wanna be somebody without your body
Close to me

[Swae Lee:]
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 the private (Then you on a)
Don't say "Sorry," everyone's watchin' (Everyone)
When you're where I am, everything's timeless (Yeah, yeah)

[Ellie Goulding:]
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
'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
Yeah

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
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



All comments from YouTube:

@thefantasticnerd6076

This sounds like a song that’s gonna be nostalgic

@cashelyates

especially the part where she sings " Clooose to mee"

@elijahrombana8647

avril lavigne - am i joke to you

@hayfordsarfo1646

Listening to this song for the first time in over a year & can confirm its the nostalgic type!

@justaduck3953

@@hayfordsarfo1646 same here actually

@jordyvii3696

Its already Nostalgic to me 😔

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@abelm7728

Who is still here in 2024❤

@kwz.07

yessir

@gerrthan9218

good song

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