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Members:
Nathaniel Rateliff
Patrick Meese
Julie Davis
Joseph Pope III
James Han
Closer
Nathaniel Rateliff Lyrics
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what can admit it's cold
Well I dreamed the sun was shining
as I walked the drifts of snow
Well don't let it pack
on our only love you know
Wishing it was summer
well come on stop crying;
and wipe the ice from your face.
I don't mind the freeze as long as you're hear to hold
This blanket of frost is going to melt, I know
We know there's some summer breeze
Watching over you and me
in our bitter leaves, we'll be covered
We're closer now,
we're closer now,
than we ever been
We're closer now,
we're closer now,
than we' ever been
Than we ever been
where the thaw began
Can I face the wind
That I'm standing in
Well if I had a guess, it could only get so cold
You can sleep on a bench but maybe your just too old
Well in our frozen slumber
its stillness and its grace
And I whispered of the spring
And the warmth upon your face
When it all starts to melt,
you forget of the ice and snow
When waters rise, they carry you some place warm
I forget our colder dreams, together
and in our summer breeze, we'll recover
We're closer now,
we're closer now,
than we ever been
We're closer now,
we're closer now,
than we ever been,
than we ever been
The song “Closer” by Nathaniel Rateliff is a beautiful ballad about love and hope during difficult times. The lyrics express the feelings of sickness, loneliness, and despair, but they also reveal a ray of hope through the metaphor of the thawing of winter and the coming of spring.
The first part of the song describes the emotional struggle of the singer, who is sick and lonely, and feels like he is walking through a cold and snowy landscape. However, he also dreams of sunshine and warmth, and he urges his beloved not to let the cold pack on their love but to hold onto it.
The second part of the song talks about the hope and warmth that the coming of summer brings. Even though the weather is slow and cold, the singer doesn’t mind as long as he is with his beloved. The metaphor of the blanket of frost melting is a powerful symbol of the two lovers’ hearts thawing and coming closer together. The reference to the “bitter leaves” may also suggest a turning point in their lives, where they can start anew.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “We're closer now, we're closer now, than we ever been”, which emphasizes the idea that despite the difficulties and the distance between them, the two lovers have grown closer to each other than ever before. The final verse expresses the singer’s determination to face the wind and brave the cold because he believes that the warmth of spring is coming soon. The song ends on an optimistic note, with the words “and in our summer breeze, we'll recover”, suggesting that the two lovers will overcome their troubles and find happiness together.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was sick and lonely,
During a time of sickness and isolation
what can admit it's cold
Acknowledging a harsh reality
Well I dreamed the sun was shining
Imagining a brighter future
as I walked the drifts of snow
Navigating obstacles and challenges
Well don't let it pack
Don't let obstacles build up and become burdensome
on our only love you know
Protecting and prioritizing one's relationship
Wishing it was summer
Longing for a time of warmth and happiness
weather this slow pace
Feeling stuck in a slow-moving situation
well come on stop crying;
Encouraging someone to remain optimistic
and wipe the ice from your face.
Removing the effects of harsh circumstances
I don't mind the freeze as long as you're here to hold
Enduring difficult times as long as one has support
This blanket of frost is going to melt, I know
Believing that difficult times will eventually come to an end
We know there's some summer breeze
Recognizing the presence of hope and positivity
Watching over you and me
Feeling protected and cared for
in our bitter leaves, we'll be covered
Finding comfort in difficult circumstances
We're closer now,
Feeling closer to something desired
we're closer now,
Repeated emphasis on getting closer to something desired
than we ever been
Achieving a new level of closeness
where the thaw began
Identifying the starting point of improvement
Can I face the wind
Questioning one's ability to handle challenges
That I'm standing in
Acknowledging the harsh reality that one is facing
Well if I had a guess, it could only get so cold
Recognizing that things could be worse
You can sleep on a bench but maybe your just too old
Realizing that some situations are too difficult to endure
Well in our frozen slumber
Being temporarily stuck in a difficult situation
its stillness and its grace
Finding beauty in a difficult situation
And I whispered of the spring
Looking forward to a time of renewal and growth
And the warmth upon your face
Anticipating a positive experience
When it all starts to melt,
Recognizing that change is inevitable
you forget of the ice and snow
Moving past difficult times
When waters rise, they carry you some place warm
Finding relief after a difficult time
I forget our colder dreams, together
Forgetting about past struggles together
and in our summer breeze, we'll recover
Finding renewal and growth in a positive time
Contributed by Brody C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics:
Nathaniel Rateliff - Closer Lyrics
Artist: Nathaniel Rateliff
Album: Closer EP
When I was sick and lonely,
what can admit it's cold
Well I dreamed the sun was shining
as I walked the drifts of snow
Well don't let it pack
on our only love you know
Wishing it was summer
weather this slow pace
well come on stop crying;
and wipe the ice from your face.
I don't mind the freeze as long as you're hear to hold
This blanket of frost is going to melt, I know
We know there's some summer breeze
Watching over you and me
in our bitter leaves, we'll be covered
We're closer now,
we're closer now,
than we ever been
We're closer now,
we're closer now,
than we' ever been
Than we ever been
where the thaw began
Can I face the wind
That I'm standing in
Well if I had a guess, it could only get so cold
You can sleep on a bench but maybe your just too old
Well in our frozen slumber
its stillness and its grace
And I whispered of the spring
And the warmth upon your face
When it all starts to melt,
you forget of the ice and snow
When waters rise, they carry you some place warm
I forget our colder dreams, together
and in our summer breeze, we'll recover
We're closer now,
we're closer now,
than we ever been
We're closer now,
we're closer now,
than we ever been,
than we ever been
Christopher Kairnes
This guy has Leon Russell, Van Morrison, Billy Joel, and Elton John infused in his blood and soul. Love it.
Melanie Hall
Love how S.O.B. brought me here to this!!! Outstanding talent! Patience, love and hard work will always bring you great fame!!! Love your voice <3
I Survived Just Just
Melanie Hall I waited a year to see them once I heard this guys lyrics and tunes. What a performance! I'VE GOT A PIECE OF TAMBOURINE AND THE SONG SHEET... I proved to myself if I REALLY want it I'll get there... my uncle flew up to surprise me from England. and I didn't care I went to the concert!! Nothing and nobody was gonny stop me... so glad I'm CLOSER NOW
Steve O
Mike B
Chasity Gaddy
I'm glad I found this band, this music. I've been so depressed lately. feeling lost, alone, standing looking for something someone to find me. The S.O.B song did. Thank you. Its one day at a time no more no less. :) thank you Nathaniel.
Daisy Q
Every day is a 🎁 Gift.
Brookstorm Honorblade
Hope you are feeling better Chasity. Try Paper Birds too. They opened for Nathaniel in Seattle and was quite an amazing find. And if you want something upbeat check out Kimbra- Miracle
hollyterrace8
Rateliff covering NIN could quite possibly be mind-blowing. This is, of course, absolutely chilling.
AmericangirlKim
I, too, am very happy to have found this band....put a lil fire back in my ole soul...thank you!!
Kelley Kell
I saw these guys last night at The Palace Theater in St. Paul. It was the best concert I have ever been to. I'll forever be obsessed - I've never been so moved by music. Such talent and emotion - I want to cry, laugh, shout - it's perfection. PLEASE NEVER STOP!!!