The pride of Philadelphia, Mississippi has earned his reputation as “a promising purveyor of keeping the spirit of classic heavy Southern rock alive” (American Songwriter), “capable of writing the big hits for radio, obstinate enough to do something completely unexpected, and savvy enough to find the throughline for it all” (Rolling Stone). A three-time CMA Triple Play award recipient, HARDY is the reigning ACM Songwriter of the Year, the 2022 BMI Country Songwriter of the Year, and a two-time AIMP Songwriter of the Year.
HARDY has written 12 #1 singles since 2018, including his own double platinum #1 single “ONE BEER” feat. Lauren Alaina + Devin Dawson, and chart-topping, platinum Dierks Bentley + BRELAND collaboration, “Beers On Me.” He's previously toured with Thomas Rhett, Morgan Wallen, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Cole Swindell, and more, and is headlining a 19-date, nationwide, sold-out run now on the mockingbird & THE CROW Tour.
So Close
Hardy Lyrics
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Whiskey and wine mixed into each other
Salt on your skin like we're lost in the ocean
Tied in a knot, locked up in emotion
Wherever you were, girl, that's where you'd find me
One and the same like a shadow beside me
Day into night, yeah, night into day
Baby, needless to say
We were so close
To forever, like we never said goodbye
We were almost
On top of the world like a rocket in the sky
But we crashed hard
We can't say we were written in the stars
But damn, babe
We were so close
We were so close
Those tail lights faded out in the distance
Screamin' your name, but no one was listenin'
Now, there's a mountain between you and me
And it kills me knowin' that we
Were so close
To forever, like we never said goodbye
We were almost
On top of the world like a rocket in the sky
But we crashed hard
We can't say we were written in the stars
But damn, babe
We were so close
We were so close
We were so close
And who knows
Maybe, one day, we'll give it another try
'Cause God knows
There's gotta be a reason you and I
Were so close
To forever, like we never said goodbye
We were almost
On top of the world like a rocket in the sky
But we crashed hard
We can't say we were written in the stars
But damn, babe
We were so close
We were so close
We were so close
We were so close, baby (woo)
We were so close
Hardy's song "So Close" explores the intense emotions of a couple who almost reached their forever but ultimately crashed hard. The first verse describes their intimate moment under the covers. They mix whiskey and wine, salt on their skin like they are lost in the ocean, and tied in a knot, locked up in emotion. The second verse portrays the couple's inseparability. They were one and the same, day into night and night into day. They were so close that they were like shadows beside each other. However, things changed, and they crashed hard. In the chorus, the singer expresses regret that they were not able to fulfill their promise. They were so close to forever, and it was as if they had never said goodbye. It's as if they were on top of the world, like a rocket in the sky, but ultimately, they could not claim their place in the stars. Despite the heartache, they hold onto hope that maybe, someday, they can give it another try because there had to be a reason for their closeness.
Overall, the song captures the intense pain of a failed relationship. The lyrics and the melody perfectly convey this feeling, making it a relatable tune. Hardy's interpretation of the song highlights his exceptional songwriting skills and creativity in tapping into the minds of his listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
My body, your body up under the covers
We were in bed together, cuddled up and comfortable
Whiskey and wine mixed into each other
We had been drinking and our senses were blurred
Salt on your skin like we're lost in the ocean
Our passion was intense and overwhelming, like we were lost in the vastness of the ocean
Tied in a knot, locked up in emotion
Our feelings were so intense that we felt tied together and unable to pull away
Wherever you were, girl, that's where you'd find me
I was so in love with you that I would go anywhere to be with you
One and the same like a shadow beside me
We were inseparable, like a shadow that follows its subject wherever they go
Day into night, yeah, night into day
We were so consumed by our love that time felt like it was passing too quickly
Baby, needless to say
It goes without saying that we were deeply in love
Those tail lights faded out in the distance
You left me and drove away, and I watched your car disappear into the distance
Screamin' your name, but no one was listenin'
I was calling out to you in desperation, but no one heard my cries
Now, there's a mountain between you and me
There are obstacles that now separate us and make it difficult to be together
And it kills me knowin' that we
It's painful to realize how close we were and how much we've lost
But damn, babe
Despite the pain, I can't help but feel amazed by how close we were
And who knows
There's always a chance that we will get back together
Maybe, one day, we'll give it another try
Perhaps we will have the opportunity to start again and try to make things work
'Cause God knows
God understands the depth of our love and how close we were
There's gotta be a reason you and I
There must be a reason why we were so close and had such a deep connection
We were almost
We were very close to something special and long-lasting
On top of the world like a rocket in the sky
We were soaring high and felt invincible, like a rocket that had achieved great heights
But we crashed hard
Unfortunately, things didn't work out and we experienced a painful crash
We can't say we were written in the stars
We can't attribute our fate to predestination or destiny
We were so close
We were incredibly close and had something special, even if it didn't work out in the end
We were so close, baby (woo)
We had a deep connection and an intense love, and that's something special that will always remain
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hillary Lee Lindsey, Mark L. Holman, Michael Hardy
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@HARDYmusic
Y’all said you wanted it so Ashland Craft and I decided to drop it. The live video for our unreleased track “SO CLOSE” is available now!
@jeffconrod9119
Running and Running that Damn Ball, love the rock vibe!
@marcelolerdo9094
Yea love the songs
@gabrielamacher7626
HARDY I love you man favorite artist by far!
@rachelramsey3145
❤❤❤ love this
@1611Barbarian
Legend in the making man
@eddiefleming6556
I will take that southern rock sound over pop country any day. Sounds like real music. Keep it up!
@benjamina1560
Never knew the rock and roll + country combo was the perfect music for me until now haha. His album should be huge
@yaniyafg6599
🤟🏾👍🏾
@brodyallen5809
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