A performer since the age of seven (the age at which he joined the Broadway cast of Annie Get Your Gun), Nicholas made his songwriting debut in 2002, when a holiday tune he'd co-written with his father found its way onto a Broadway Christmas album. A contract with Columbia Records followed two years later. Nicholas began prepping for his solo career by writing material with his older brothers, Kevin and Joseph, who eventually climbed aboard as permanent partners. Nick's solo project thus blossomed into a full-fledged band, and the siblings aptly named themselves the Jonas Brothers.
It took several years for the Jonas Brothers to find an adoring audience. It's About Time, the band's 2006 debut, was a commercial flop, and Columbia Records dropped the group one year later. Signing with Hollywood Records in 2007, the band began attracting new fans -- most of them young and female -- by establishing a presence in the Disney world. They appeared on the network's television shows, earned their own series, starred in a made-for-TV movie with Disney starlet Demi Lovato, and sold close to two million copies of their self-titled sophomore album. They replicated that feat one year later with A Little Bit Longer and returned in 2009 with Lines, Vines and Trying Times. All of the albums featured heavy contributions from Nick, who not only led the songwriting process but also played a wide variety of instruments, from drums to keyboard to guitar.
Taking a rare break from the band, Nick Jonas began working with several other musicians on a side project in late 2009. Members from Prince's New Power Generation were recruited to join the lineup, including Michael Bland and Tommy Barbarella, and the group dubbed itself Nick Jonas & the Administration before making its debut in early 2010 with the album Who I Am. The record performed respectably, peaking at three on the U.S. charts on its way to sales of 151,000, but there were soon suggestions that Nick was planning to return to the Jonas Brothers fold. This didn't happen. A 2013 tour was scrapped just prior to its October launch and, soon afterward, the band split. Nick Jonas regrouped with a 2014 solo tour followed by the November release of an eponymous album. Over the course of 2014, Jonas gained momentum, generating the Top 10 single "Jealous," which also topped Billboard's dance charts, as did "Chains " and "Levels," a bonus track from 2015's Nick Jonas X2.
In the Summer of 2016, Jonas returned with a new full-length effort, Last Year Was Complicated, featuring production by Jason Evigan, Mattman & Robin, Sir Nolan, and others. Included on the album was "Close," a duet with Tove Lo, and "Bacon," featuring Ty Dolla $ign. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. Also around this time, Jonas returned to acting, starring in the erotic thriller Careful What You Wish For and the fraternity hazing drama Goat. In 2017, he released the singles "Remember I Told You," featuring Anne-Marie and Mike Posner, and "Find You." Also that year, he collaborated with Nicki Minaj on the track "Bom Bidi Bom" off the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack.
Close
Nick Jonas Lyrics
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I'm so perplexed
With just one breath, I'm locked in
Oh damn, oh damn, oh damn
I'm so perplexed
On that, it's almost shocking
I know, I know you know you're scared
Your heart, your mind, your soul, your body
But I guess that you don't know me
'Cause if I want you, and I want you, babe
Ain't going backwards, won't ask for space
'Cause space is just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get too
Close, oh
Oh, so close, oh
I want you close, ooh
'Cause space is just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get close, oh
Oh, so close, oh
I want you close, ooh
Oh, I want you close and close ain't close enough, no
Oh man, oh man
I am not really known for ever being speechless
But now, but now somehow
My words roll off my tongue right onto your lips, oh
I'm keeping cool while you keep smiling
Saying all the things I'm thinking
Oh man, oh man
I am like you so I want proof of what you're feeling
'Cause if I want you, and I want you, babe
Ain't going backwards, won't ask for space
'Cause space is just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get too
Close, oh
Oh, so close, oh
I want you close, oh (yeah baby)
'Cause space was just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get close, oh
Oh, so close, ooh
I want you close, ooh
Oh, I want you close, and close ain't close enough, no
'Cause if I want you, and I want you, babe
Ain't going backwards, won't ask for space
'Cause space was just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get too close
Close, oh (close babe)
Oh, so close, oh
I want you close, oh (baby)
'Cause space was just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get close, oh
Oh, so close, oh (so get close, baby)
I want you close, oh (and tell me)
Oh, I want you close and close ain't close enough, no
Yeah, baby (close, oh)
Tell me baby what you want (close)
Oh, I want you close and close ain't close enough, no
The lyrics of "Close" by Nick Jonas express the desire for a deeper, intimate connection with someone, while also acknowledging the fear of getting too close. The repetition of the words "oh damn" convey a sense of astonishment and confusion, followed by the admission of being "perplexed" and "locked in" with just one breath. The fear of not being careful with each other's hearts, minds, souls, and bodies is acknowledged, and yet the singer asserts that their desire for closeness is so strong that they won't ask for "space," which is just "a word made up by someone who's afraid to get too close."
The second verse continues the theme of wanting to know what the other person is feeling and needing proof of it. The singer recognizes that they are "like you," and the words that they're thinking are coming out of the other person's mouth. Despite the desire to keep cool, there's an acknowledgement of the tension and desire building up between them. The repetition of "close" emphasizes the central desire for closeness and the recognition that "close ain't close enough." The ending emphasizes this desire, with the singer asking the other person to "tell me baby what you want," and repeating "close" as the song fades out.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh damn, oh damn, oh damn
Expressing surprise, danger, or disappointment.
I'm so perplexed
I'm confused, puzzled, and unsure.
With just one breath, I'm locked in
Something so sudden and captivating has made me incapable of leaving.
Oh damn, oh damn, oh damn
Expressing surprise, danger, or disappointment.
I'm so perplexed
I'm confused, puzzled, and unsure.
On that, it's almost shocking
Remarkably surprising.
I know, I know you know you're scared
I am aware that you're intimidated and uneasy.
Your heart, your mind, your soul, your body
The core of your being, your very essence.
They won't, they won't, they won't be careful
They won't be cautious, thoughtful or delicate.
But I guess that you don't know me
By making this assumption, you're misunderstanding me.
'Cause if I want you, and I want you, babe
I yearn for you – physically and emotionally.
Ain't going backwards, won't ask for space
I'm not interested in moving backward, nor do I require any personal space.
'Cause space is just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get too
The concept of space is merely a phrase invented by someone who's hesitant to get intimate.
Close, oh
Being in close proximity, it's exciting.
Oh, so close, oh
Being in extremely close proximity, it's thrilling.
I want you close, ooh
I want our physical and emotional distance to be as close as possible.
'Cause space is just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get close, oh
The idea of keeping a distance when feeling close is only created by those who are frightened of intimacy.
Oh, so close, ooh
Being in extremely close proximity, it's thrilling.
I want you close, ooh
I want our physical and emotional distance to be as close as possible.
Oh, I want you close, and close ain't close enough, no
Being so close, I crave even more closeness with you.
Oh man, oh man
An expression of confusion and surprise.
I am not really known for ever being speechless
I am usually never at a loss for words.
But now, but now somehow
Currently, I'm inexplicably unable to speak.
My words roll off my tongue right onto your lips, oh
I'm expressing my feelings to you through physical contact.
I'm keeping cool while you keep smiling
I'm disguising my emotions while you continue to put on a happy face.
Saying all the things I'm thinking
You're expressing all the thoughts and questions that are running through my mind.
Oh man, oh man
An expression of confusion and surprise.
I am like you so I want proof of what you're feeling
Since I'm similar to you in certain ways, I need evidence of your emotions and intentions.
'Cause if I want you, and I want you, babe
I yearn for you – physically and emotionally.
Ain't going backwards, won't ask for space
I'm not interested in moving backward, nor do I require any personal space.
'Cause space was just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get too
The concept of space is merely a phrase invented by someone who's hesitant to get intimate.
Close, oh
Being in close proximity, it's exciting.
Oh, so close, oh
Being in extremely close proximity, it's thrilling.
I want you close, oh (yeah baby)
I want our physical and emotional distance to be as close as possible.
'Cause space was just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get close, oh
The idea of keeping a distance when feeling close is only created by those who are frightened of intimacy.
Oh, so close, ooh
Being in extremely close proximity, it's thrilling.
I want you close, ooh
I want our physical and emotional distance to be as close as possible.
Oh, I want you close, and close ain't close enough, no
Being so close, I crave even more closeness with you.
Yeah baby (close oh)
Expressing excitement about being close to one another.
Tell me baby what you want
Asking what you want and need from me.
(Close, oh)
Being in close proximity, it's exciting.
Oh, I want you close, and close ain't close enough, no
Being so close, I crave even more closeness with you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Julia Michaels, Robin Lennart Fredriksson, Mattias Per Larsson, Tove Lo, Justin Drew Tranter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Oh damn, oh damn, oh damn
I'm so perplexed
With just one breath, I'm locked in
Oh damn, oh damn, oh damn
I'm so perplexed
On that, it's almost shocking
I know, I know you know you're scared
Your heart, your mind, your soul, your body
They won't, they won't, they won't be careful
But I guess that you don't know me
Cause if I want you, and I want you, babe
Ain't going backwards, won't ask for space
Cause space is just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get too...
Close, ooh
Oh, so close, ooh
I want you close, ooh
Cause space is just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get close, ooh
Oh, so close, ooh
I want you close, ooh
Oh, I want you close, and close ain't close enough, no
Oh man, oh man
I am not really known for ever being speechless
But now, but now somehow
My words roll off my tongue right onto your lips, oh
I'm keeping cool while you keep smiling
Saying all the things I'm thinking
Oh man, oh man
I am like you so I want proof of what you're feeling
Cause if I want you, and I want you, babe
Ain't going backwards, won't ask for space
Cause space is just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get too...
Close, ooh
Oh, so close, ooh
I want you close, ooh
Cause space was just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get close, ooh
Oh, so close, ooh
I want you close, ooh
Oh, I want you close, and close ain't close enough, no
Cause if I want you, and I want you, babe
Ain't going backwards, won't ask for space
Cause space was just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get too... close
Close, ooh
Oh, so close, ooh
I want you close, ooh
Cause space was just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get close, ooh
Oh, so close, ooh
I want you close, ooh
Oh, I want you close, and close ain't close enough, no
Oh, I want you close, and close ain't close enough, no
@MadilynBailey
This song is one of my favs at the moment 👌🏼
@djzaki1595
you can make a cover to this song please we love you so much madilyn ♥♡♥♡♥♡
@djzaki1595
big love from algeria we love you so much ♥♡♥♡♥♡
@haritskurnia6567
Make A Cover Of It Then!
@veroox2279
same
@cillo7657
Cover this please❤️
@katkat23157
Have seen this music video so many times and I can't get over how amazing the choreography is. They both did absolutely amazing
@sickboy8914
the patients everyone had to give probably, everything must be done perfectly or they gotta re-shoot a whole part
@Amicraig1980
Yess
@wakinguponjupiter7505
Kudos to the choreography team and direction as well.