The Closer
Fielded Lyrics

Had the other closer closing in on me
I had to face competition from someone else to accomplish something I wanted to do.

That's okay, man, he's just doing his thing
I understood that he was just doing his job and didn't take it personally.

But had the other closer gotten closer to me, well
If the competition had gotten closer to beating me, it would have made me nervous and uncertain.

I wouldn't know what to think
I would be confused and unsure about how to proceed.

I wouldn't know anything
I would be completely lost and lacking in knowledge about what to do next.

I wouldn't have time to guide my senses
I would be too overwhelmed to make rational decisions based on my own intuition and senses.

I'm running flames into that waterfall
I am chasing an elusive goal or trying to accomplish something that may be impossible.

Your mouth it overflows and deepens
Your words and actions are overwhelming and hard to comprehend.

I'm running scared because I've lost it all before
I am afraid of failing again after experiencing past failures or disappointments.

I'm running like a rusty engine
I am struggling to keep going and maintain my momentum due to various challenges and obstacles.

And I don't know what to think
I am unsure about how to proceed or what to do next.

And I don't know anything
I feel completely lost and ignorant about my situation.

And I don't have time to guide my defenses
I am too busy dealing with immediate challenges to think about how to protect myself in the long run.

I could tell that you were leaving
I recognized that you were preparing to leave or end a relationship.

By the way you talked about me by the way you stopped
I noticed changes in the way you talked about me or interacted with me, which suggested that you were losing interest or becoming distant.

You can tell that I am grieving
My sadness and longing for what I have lost are evident.

by the way I never say your name or bring you up
I avoid talking about you or mentioning your name because it is too painful or difficult for me to do so.

Oh lord he's coming for me oh lord he's coming for my bounty and my blessings and my keys
I feel threatened by someone who wants to take away or exploit things that are valuable or important to me.

Oh lord he doesn't want me oh lord he wants me but he's changing up his mind just like the leaves
I am uncertain about someone's intentions or feelings towards me, and their inconsistent behavior makes me doubt their sincerity.

Got my secrets, got my open doors
I have things that I keep hidden as well as things that are freely available to anyone.

Got my fire, baby, I just wanna give it all
I have passion, energy, and enthusiasm that I want to share and use to accomplish my goals.

But when I think of what you actually are
When I reflect on your true character and actions, I am disappointed or disillusioned.

Don't know how I could ever fall
I find it difficult to imagine myself being attracted or committed to someone who has let me down.

And I didn't know what to think
I was confused and uncertain about how to interpret the situation.

I didn't know anything
I felt lost and ignorant about what was happening or what to do next.

And I must thank time for knockin' that sense in
Over time, I gained perspective and clarity about the situation and was grateful for the lessons I learned.