Time to Get Closer
Foster the People Lyrics
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I would have the time to get closer to you
If you wanted me to
I feel like crying the more I think about the times that I tried
To say the things I was thinking of
At the time
The lyrics of Foster the People's song Time to Get Closer portray the longing for a deeper connection with someone else, possibly a romantic interest. The singer expresses the hope that they will have the opportunity to get closer to this person, and that they would be willing to reciprocate those feelings. However, the more they reflect on their past attempts to express their thoughts and emotions, the more they feel a sense of sadness and frustration.
The tone of the song is introspective and reflective, with a hint of melancholy. The singer is grappling with their own vulnerabilities and fears of rejection, while still holding onto the hope that things could work out. The repetition of the phrase "time to get closer" reinforces the idea that there is an urgency to build a deeper connection before it's too late.
Overall, the lyrics of Time to Get Closer evoke a sense of yearning and emotional depth, capturing the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of truly connecting with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
I had been hopeful that
I had hope that something would happen
I would have the time to get closer to you
I wished I had more time to become closer to you
If you wanted me to
I would only do it if you wanted me to
I feel like crying the more I think about the times that I tried
Remembering the times that I tried makes me feel like crying
To say the things I was thinking of
I wish I had expressed my thoughts at that time
At the time
But unfortunately, I didn't
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mark Foster, Isom Innis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
aoki
[LYRICS]
I had been hopeful
that I would have the time to get closer to you
If you wanted me to
I feel like crying
the more I think about the times that I tried
To say the things I was thinking of
At the time
Michelle Maldonado
Vintage vibessssss. Like those scenes in old movies when it's prom night and the main characters end up dancing together <3
Rosie Hill
Nick O' Teene. No. More like Stranger Things tbh
nihonjin rikugun
Exactly. Just swaying back and forth. Ah .
Natalka
Dann Hernández bleh
Nick O' Teene.
Michelle Maldonado 13 reasons why?
JohnnyBasketCase
This sounds like what falling in love feels like.
aoki
[LYRICS]
I had been hopeful
that I would have the time to get closer to you
If you wanted me to
I feel like crying
the more I think about the times that I tried
To say the things I was thinking of
At the time
Hector Munoz
Short and simple 😊
2cvlt
I CAN RELATE! #Relatable
Shy Bloom
smøl acc I can relate so much im going through the same thing right now