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Closer
Susana Lyrics
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Maybe give me insight between black and white
And the best thing you've ever done for me
Is to help me take my life less seriously
It's only life after all, yea
Well darkness has a hunger that's insatiable
And lightness has a call that's hard to hear
And I wrap my fear around me like a blanket
I'm crawling on your shores
And I went to the doctor, I went to the mountains
I looked to the children, I drank from the fountains
There's more than one answer to these questions
Pointing me in a crooked line
And the less I seek my source for some definitive
(The less I seek my source)
Closer I am to fine
(Fine, yea)
Closer I am to fine
(Fine, yea)
And I went to see the doctor of philosophy
With a poster of Rasputin and a beard down to his knee
He never did marry or see a B grade movie
He graded my performance, he said he could see through me
I spent four years prostrate to the higher mind
Got my paper and I was free
And I went to the doctor, I went to the mountains
(Ooh)
I looked to the children, I drank from the fountains
There's more than one answer to these questions
Pointing me in a crooked line
And the less I seek my source for some definitive
(The less I seek my source)
Closer I am to fine
(Fine, yea)
Closer I am to fine
(Fine, yea)
I stopped by the bar at three a.m.
To seek solace in a bottle or possibly a friend
And I woke up with a headache like my head against the board
Twice as cloudy as I'd been the night before
And I went in seeking clarity
I went to the doctor, I went to the mountains
I looked to the children, I drank from the fountains
And we go to the doctor, we go to the mountains
We look to the children, we drink from the fountains
Yea we go to the bible, we go through the workout
We read up on revival, we stand up for the lookout
There's more than one answer to these questions
Pointing me in a crooked line
The less I seek my source for some definitive
(The less I seek my source)
Closer I am to fine
(Fine)
Closer I am to fine
(Fine)
Closer I am to fine
(Fine, yea)
In "Closer," Susana reflects on her search for meaning in life and the struggle between darkness and lightness. She speaks to a listener, hoping to gain insight into the contradictions and complexities of life. She recognizes the value in taking her life less seriously and realizing that it is only one aspect of the larger universe. She acknowledges that fear can be all-consuming and that seeking solace in safety can lead to sinking one's own ship.
Susana has sought answers from a variety of sources, including doctors, philosophers, mountains, children, and fountains. However, she understands that there is no one definitive answer and that each answer leads to new questions. The less she tries to pin down a definitive source of meaning, the closer she comes to feeling content and at peace. The song emphasizes that there is more than one way to cope with life's ups and downs and that accepting the twists and turns of fate can lead to inner peace.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm trying to tell you somethin' about my life
I want to share something personal about my life
Maybe give me insight between black and white
Perhaps you can help me see things in a new light
And the best thing you've ever done for me
You helped me not take life too seriously
Is to help me take my life less seriously
Because in the end, life isn't that big of a deal anyway
It's only life after all, yea
Life is just life, nothing more and nothing less
Well darkness has a hunger that's insatiable
The bad things in life can consume you if you let them
And lightness has a call that's hard to hear
It's easy to focus on the negative and hard to see the positive
And I wrap my fear around me like a blanket
I use fear as a way to protect myself from the unknown
I sailed my ship of safety till I sank it
I played it too safe and missed out on life's opportunities
I'm crawling on your shores
I need your help to get back on track
And I went to the doctor, I went to the mountains
I tried different things to find answers and peace
I looked to the children, I drank from the fountains
I found inspiration from the young and drank from the source of life
There's more than one answer to these questions
Life is not straightforward and has multiple paths
Pointing me in a crooked line
The path to finding answers is not straight, but twisted and winding
And the less I seek my source for some definitive
The less I look for a definite answer, the better off I am
(The less I seek my source)
Because I should focus on the journey instead of the destination
Closer I am to fine
The closer I get to being okay with not having all the answers
(Fine, yea)
And I went to see the doctor of philosophy
I sought out an expert in the field of knowledge and wisdom
With a poster of Rasputin and a beard down to his knee
This expert was unconventional and had an unorthodox appearance
He never did marry or see a B grade movie
He chose a life of solitude and intellectual pursuits over other things
He graded my performance, he said he could see through me
He analyzed my actions and saw right through my facade
I spent four years prostrate to the higher mind
I devoted myself to learning and understanding the world around me
Got my paper and I was free
I received a degree and felt liberated by my newfound knowledge
I stopped by the bar at three a.m.
I went to the bar late at night looking for solace
To seek solace in a bottle or possibly a friend
I was hoping to find comfort in alcohol or human companionship
And I woke up with a headache like my head against the board
The next morning, I had a headache as if I hit my head against a hard surface
Twice as cloudy as I'd been the night before
I felt even worse than I did the previous night
I went in seeking clarity
I searched for a way to clear my mind and find focus
Yea we go to the bible, we go through the workout
People turn to religion or exercise to find meaning and guidance
We read up on revival, we stand up for the lookout
People research ways to improve their lives and stay alert for opportunities
The less I seek my source for some definitive
The more I accept uncertainty and stop looking for the one answer
(The less I seek my source)
Closer I am to fine
The closer I get to being okay with not having all the answers
(Fine)
Closer I am to fine
The closer I get to being okay with not having all the answers
(Fine)
Closer I am to fine
The closer I get to being okay with not having all the answers
(Fine, yea)
Writer(s): Jeff Spence, Evgeny Smirnov, Lars Christian Nyheim, Lars Nyheim, Adrian Broekhuyse, Tore Vatle Jensen, Tore Jensen, Raz Nitzan, Kent Evan Blazy, Emily Ann Saliers, Amy Elizabeth Ray Copyright: Cloud 9 Holland Music Publishing, Emi Blackwood Music Inc., Godhap Music, Universal Music - Careers, Adrianic Songs Nl, Armada Music Publishing Holland Nl, Hard Day'S Write Music A, Sophieopi Music, Razberry Songs Nl
Contributed by Miles N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Vlpola
A sea of sound feels oh so near
I know my way inside is clear
Strong connection, balance
The answers wave me from the start
Flame burning so profound
I’m carried by these waves of sound
Touch the agony in me
Then bring me a healing the melody
When I’m in here, I feel I’m closer
Nothing left but bliss inside my heart
All I ever was, all I’ll ever be
When you’re near, I feel I’m closer
When I’m in here, I feel I’m closer
Nothing left but bliss inside my heart
All I ever was, all I’ll ever be
When you’re near, I feel I’m closer
When I’m in here, I feel I’m closer
Nothing left but bliss inside my heart
All I ever was, all I’ll ever be
When you’re near, I feel I’m closer
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