Closer Than This
Jean-Philip Grobler Lyrics

The song Closer Than This by St. Lucia, also known as Jean-Philip Grobler, is a heartbreaking and melancholic love song about his mixed emotions and the struggle to come to terms with the end of a relationship. St. Lucia remembers all the sounds his lover used to make in the past, but now he has to keep his head down despite the animals on her face. The line "But I keep my down despite the animals on your face" could mean that he is trying to avoid the recognition of the fact that their relationship is ending despite the girl’s emotional reactions or expressions. The lyrics in the chorus of the song, "I've got a feeling we will never get closer than this, I can't imagine there's a way to get closer than this" is a nod to the idea that sometimes, no matter how hard two people try, they will never truly be able to connect or get back to the way things used to be.

The second verse of the song is about St. Lucia’s struggle to catch up with the other kids and how he often falls far behind. However, despite everything, the “starlight in the middle of the ocean” opens up his heart tonight. This could mean that he is finding solace in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, where he can reflect on his feelings and come to terms with the end of the relationship. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus and the phrase "keep on pushing," which is a reminder that life goes on, even when love is lost.