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Closer
196
Pop
Closer was released on August 15, 1989 by Rounder as a part of the album Jonathan Richman
album cover
Release DateAugust 15, 1989
LabelRounder
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM126

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Jonathan Richman
Jonathan Richman
Vocals, Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jonathan Richman
Jonathan Richman
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Brennan Totten
Brennan Totten
Producer
Paul Emery
Paul Emery
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

I'm there in the bed with my wife
And she's looking for some room to sleep
And I'm there touching her shoulder
Hoping that maybe we could dream the same dream
I stare into space, awake I lie
Wondering how close could get her and I
And closer
You see what I want is closer
Oh I'm always there trying to get closer
Oh closer
Oh closer than we've been before
Always trying to get closer
Cause that's where I want to go, sir
How can I say what I'm trying to say
If only for somebody who's an inch away
And closer
You see what I want is closer
Now it's time to pick out a restaurant
And I'm still thinking about getting closer
A take-out stand is often where I want to go, sir
Cause I really don't want that expensive kind
When how to get closer is what's on my mind
And closer
You see what I want is closer
Well I'm always there thinking about closer
Oh closer
Well closer than we've been before
Oh closer
Cause that's where I want to go, sir
Oh yeah
And my wife is there sleeping
For more she's striving
But I'm touching her cause I'm always conniving
To get closer
You see what I want is closer
Oh yeah
Meanwhile, back in the bed
I'm there snoring up a storm
And my wife is there lying next to me
And I'm there touching her arm
And now her leg and my leg
They're starting to intertwine
And that's good news for me
Cause I'm always trying to get closer
You see what I want, well
What I want is closer
What I want is to get closer
Oh than we've been before
Oh closer
More and more
Oh more and more
Yeah I want more
Hey wait! Hey wait a minute, Jonathan!
Now don't get excited
Well but I am!
And I do!
And I never hide it
And closer, mmm
What I want is to get closer
Closer
Closer
Written by: Jonathan Richman
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