Closer To You
William Becton & Friends Lyrics
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I feel worse when I feel sad
And I felt better since I met you
I'm forgetting 'bout the bad times
And there's nothing wrong with that
No, nothing's wrong with that
I'm picking up on what you're putting on me
We're looking at the same big picture, not so bad
It don't matter what your stance is
You say Janis, I say David Bowie
Nothing's wrong with that
No, nothing's wrong with that
And I've feeling real good
About all the time we've been spending together, ooh
While you're talking about your childhood
I'm getting a whole lot closer to you
Don't it feel good? Say I love You
And you said you loved me too
But I don't know what to do
'Cause I'm getting a whole lot closer to you
You feel better when you're wearing perfume
Patchouli and a cherry blossom
Burning your copal, trying to clear your space
After a while I found the sweetness
Kinda cloudy in the house you was building
Couldn't find my place
Couldn't look you in the face
And I know you're getting closer to the center of the road
You got them brand new people around you
Getting a whole lot closer to you
Don't it feel good? Won't you hold me?
Baby, like we used to do
But I don't know what to do
Someone's getting a whole lot closer to you
First it's finding out you got a boyfriend that I've never met
Then I say "Remember that night on the rooftop?"
You say, "I forget"
And that don't matter anymore
That don't matter anymore
That don't matter anymore
That don't matter anymore
That don't matter anymore
That don't matter anymore
That don't matter anymore
That don't matter anymore
What you bringing a knife to a hand fight for?
What you bringing a gun to a knife fight for?
Where'd you get that high horse? Where are you riding it?
Why you taking my love to a second hand store?
You ain't needing it no more
That don't matter anymore
About an hour and twenty minutes
That's all that I can give you this week
Hoping you're doing well, best of luck, and all
I spend a good part of the year out of the country
Maybe we could find some time to take a call
I'll be back in town in Fall
And I'm feeling good
I've fallen in love
And I'm fully living, just the way we talked about
Ending up living when I was a whole lot closer to you
Hope you feel good, hope you been well
And I hope you have that too
Someone getting a whole lot closer to you
"Closer To You" by William Becton & Friends is a song about the transformative power of love and how it can bring joy, healing, and a sense of closeness to another person. The lyrics emphasize the positive impact that being in a loving relationship has on one's emotional well-being. The singer expresses how their happiness is heightened when they are with their partner, leaving behind any negative experiences from the past. This feeling of contentment is portrayed as natural and normal, as there is "nothing wrong with that."
The song also highlights the deep connection and understanding shared between the two individuals. They align on a spiritual level, symbolized by their ability to see the "same big picture." The lyrics suggest that despite their differences, such as preferences in music or experiences from their childhoods, these variations do not hinder their connection. They recognize and appreciate the unique qualities in each other without judgment, emphasizing the acceptance and freedom within their relationship.
The second verse delves into the complexities of their relationship. The singer acknowledges the sweetness and beauty in their shared experiences but also recognizes some underlying issues. There is a sense of discomfort and unease in the home they have built together. The singer struggles to find their place and connect emotionally with their partner, unable to look them in the face. This suggests a growing disconnect or tension in their relationship, amid the external rituals of clearing energy and seeking comfort.
The final verse introduces a shift in the narrative. The lyrics depict the challenges and distance that have emerged between the two individuals. It is revealed that the partner has a boyfriend and seems to be distancing themselves from the singer. The singer reminisces about a shared memory but is met with indifference from their partner, who claims to have forgotten. This highlights the growing disconnect and the diminishing significance of their past experiences.
The lyrics conclude with a sense of resignation and acceptance. The singer questions the motives and behaviors of their partner, wondering why they would bring a weapon to a fight or discard their love in a metaphorical "second hand store." The tone suggests a realization that the relationship may be coming to an end, with the singer expressing their hope that their partner is well and finding happiness elsewhere, while acknowledging that someone else is getting "closer" to them.
Overall, "Closer To You" explores the joys and challenges of a relationship, the transformative power of love, and the feelings of closeness and detachment that can arise between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel better when I feel happy
My emotional state improves when I experience joy
I feel worse when I feel sad
My emotional state deteriorates when I feel sorrow
And I felt better since I met you
My well-being has improved ever since I encountered you
I'm forgetting 'bout the bad times
I am no longer dwelling on the negative experiences
And there's nothing wrong with that
There is no fault or harm in doing so
No, nothing's wrong with that
Indeed, there is nothing amiss with this behavior
I'm picking up on what you're putting on me
I am understanding and grasping the vibes and influence you exert upon me
Connecting to your energy
Establishing a bond with your aura and presence
We're looking at the same big picture, not so bad
We share a similar perspective on life, and it isn't as negative as it may seem
It don't matter what your stance is
The specific position or viewpoint you hold does not hold significance
You say Janis, I say David Bowie
We may have differing preferences or opinions, but it does not disrupt our connection
Nothing's wrong with that
There is no issue or problem with this situation
No, nothing's wrong with that
Indeed, there is nothing amiss with this circumstance
And I've feeling real good
I am experiencing genuine happiness and contentment
About all the time we've been spending together, ooh
I find great joy and satisfaction in the duration of our shared moments
While you're talking about your childhood
As you reminisce and discuss your past experiences during your upbringing
I'm getting a whole lot closer to you
I am forming a stronger and more intimate connection with you
Don't it feel good? Say I love You
Doesn't it bring pleasure? Express your affection for me
And you said you loved me too
And you responded with reciprocated love towards me
But I don't know what to do
However, I am uncertain about how to proceed
'Cause I'm getting a whole lot closer to you
Because I am becoming significantly more emotionally attached to you
You feel better when you're wearing perfume
You experience an improved emotional state when you wear fragrance
Patchouli and a cherry blossom
Scented elements of patchouli and cherry blossom
Burning your copal, trying to clear your space
Burning copal resin as an attempt to cleanse and purify your surroundings
After a while I found the sweetness
Over time, I discovered the pleasantness or allure
Kinda cloudy in the house you was building
But it became somewhat unclear or uncertain in the environment you were constructing
Couldn't find my place
I struggled to find where I belong
Couldn't look you in the face
I was unable to make direct eye contact with you
And I know you're getting closer to the center of the road
I am aware that you are edging nearer to finding clarity or balance in your life
You got them brand new people around you
You have recently welcomed new individuals into your circle
Getting a whole lot closer to you
They are gradually developing a deeper bond with you
Don't it feel good? Won't you hold me?
Doesn't it bring pleasure? Would you embrace me?
Baby, like we used to do
Darling, just as we previously did
But I don't know what to do
Yet, I am uncertain about how to proceed
Someone's getting a whole lot closer to you
Another person is forming a stronger and more intimate connection with you
First it's finding out you got a boyfriend that I've never met
Initially, I discovered that you are in a romantic relationship with an unfamiliar partner
Then I say 'Remember that night on the rooftop?'
Subsequently, I mention a particular evening spent on a rooftop, reminiscing
You say 'I forget'
You respond with a statement suggesting that you have forgotten
And that don't matter anymore
And that particular issue is no longer of importance
That don't matter anymore
That specific matter holds no significance now
What you bringing a knife to a hand fight for?
Why would you bring a knife to a confrontation already involving hands?
What you bringing a gun to a knife fight for?
Why would you bring a gun to a confrontation involving only knives?
Where'd you get that high horse? Where are you riding it?
From where did you acquire that arrogant attitude? Where are you directing it?
Why you taking my love to a second hand store?
Why are you downgrading or disregarding my love as if it were an unwanted item?
You ain't needing it no more
You do not require it any longer
That don't matter anymore
That no longer holds any significance
About an hour and twenty minutes
Approximately an hour and twenty minutes
That's all that I can give you this week
That is the extent of the time and attention I can allocate to you during this week
Hoping you're doing well, best of luck, and all
I wish for your prosperity, luck, and general well-being
I spend a good part of the year out of the country
A significant portion of the year is spent away from the country
Maybe we could find some time to take a call
Perhaps we can locate an opportunity to have a conversation
I'll be back in town in Fall
I will return to the town during the autumn season
And I'm feeling good
Furthermore, I am experiencing positive emotions
I've fallen in love
I have developed strong romantic feelings
And I'm fully living, just the way we talked about
I am living my life to the fullest, exactly as we previously envisioned
Ending up living when I was a whole lot closer to you
I am reaching a point where I feel more connected and intimate with you
Hope you feel good, hope you been well
I desire for you to experience contentment and good health
And I hope you have that too
Additionally, I wish for you to possess the same
Someone getting a whole lot closer to you
Another person is forming a significantly stronger and more intimate connection with you
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Written by: Samantha Rae Bowers
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