Too Close
Kids Bop Lyrics
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I don't want to hurt you but I need to breathe
At the end of it all you're still my best friend
But there's something inside that I need to release
Which way is right?
Which way is wrong?
How do I say that I need to move on?
You know we're heading separate ways
And it feels like I am just too close to love you
There's nothing I can really say
I can lie no more
I can hide no more
Got to be true to myself
And it feels like I am just too close to love you
So I'll be on my way
You've given me more than I can return
Yet there's oh so much you deserve
Nothing to say
Nothing to do
I've nothing to give
I must live without you
You know we're heading separate ways
And it feels like I am just too close to love you
There's nothing I can really say
I can lie no more
I can hide no more
Got to be true to myself
And it feels like I am just too close to love you
So I'll be on my way
So I'll be on my way
And it feels like I am just too close to love you
There's nothing I can really say
I can lie no more
I can hide no more
Got to be true to myself
And it feels like I am just too close to love you
So I'll be on my way
So I'll be on my way
The song "Too Close" by Kids Bop is about a person who is trying to break off a romantic relationship with their partner, despite still having feelings for them. The lyrics emphasize the internal struggle the person faces, acknowledging that they don't want to hurt their partner but also need to prioritize their own emotions and desires. The person recognizes that their partner deserves more than they can currently give and that ultimately they need to move on from the relationship.
The first verse establishes the conflict, with the person explaining that they are not one to break promises and do not want to hurt their partner. However, they feel that they need to move on from the relationship and are unsure of how to communicate that to their partner. The chorus repeats the title phrase "too close to love you," emphasizing that their feelings for the person are hindering their ability to end the relationship. By the end of the song, the person has made the decision to leave the relationship and prioritize their own needs.
Overall, "Too Close" explores the universal struggle of prioritizing one's own emotional needs while also being aware of the impact those decisions have on others. The song acknowledges that relationships are complex and that it can be difficult to navigate the balance between one's own desires and the needs of a partner.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I'm not one to break promises
I am a trustworthy person who usually keeps my promises.
I don't want to hurt you but I need to breathe
I don't intend to hurt you, but I need my space to experience personal growth.
At the end of it all you're still my best friend
Even though we're going separate ways, we'll always be best friends in my heart.
But there's something inside that I need to release
There's an emotion or feeling inside me that I need to express.
Which way is right?
I'm unsure of what the right decision is.
Which way is wrong?
There's an internal conflict on what the wrong choice is.
How do I say that I need to move on?
I'm unsure of how to express my need for separation.
You know we're heading separate ways
It's clear that we're going in different directions in life.
And it feels like I am just too close to love you
I feel like the close relationship we have is limiting my personal growth.
There's nothing I can really say
There's no explanation that will change my feelings about needing space.
I can lie no more
I can't pretend anymore that our relationship is still working.
I can hide no more
I can't hide my feelings and need for separation anymore.
Got to be true to myself
I need to stay true to my own needs and emotions.
So I'll be on my way
I'm leaving to pursue my own goals and personal growth.
You've given me more than I can return
You've given me so much, but I can't reciprocate those feelings anymore.
Yet there's oh so much you deserve
Even though we're separating, you still deserve everything good in life.
Nothing to say
There's nothing that can change my need for space.
Nothing to do
We've come to the end of the road and there's no turning back.
I've nothing to give
I don't have any more love to give in this relationship.
I must live without you
I need to move on and live my life without you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jim Duguid, Alex Claire
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