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Tove Lo Nick Jonas Lyrics

Oh damn, oh damn, oh damn I'm so perplexed With just one breath, I'm locked in
The singer is shocked and paralyzed by their feelings for someone, which were quickly and unexpectedly triggered

Oh damn, oh damn, oh damn I'm so perplexed On that, it's almost shocking
The singer is so consumed by their feelings for someone that it's almost unbelievable

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
The singer recognizes that the person they desire is scared and hesitant to fully open themselves up, but they want to prove that they are different and can be trusted

'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
The artist is determined to pursue the person they desire and won't allow anything to hold them back, including the concept of personal space which they believe is a fear-based construct

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
The artist emphasizes their desire to be physically and emotionally close to the person they are pursuing, rejecting the notion of space and stressing that closeness is still not enough for them

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
The singer is surprised by the intensity of their attraction to the other person, since they usually feel confident and articulate but are now struck dumb by their feelings

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
The singer tries to play it cool and not reveal too much, but the other person seems to sense their attraction and teases them with words that express mutual desire. The singer wants reassurance that these feelings are genuine and not just a game.

'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
This refrain repeats from earlier, reiterating the artist's determination to pursue the other person and reject any fear-based barriers that might get in the way

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
This repetition of the earlier chorus drives home the artist's singular focus on physical and emotional intimacy with the other person, as well as their rejection of any obstacle to that goal

Yeah baby (close oh) Tell me baby what you want (Close, oh) Oh, I want you close, and close ain't close enough, no
The song ends with an invitation to the other person, asking them to reveal their desires and affirming the artist's commitment to getting as close to them as possible