Closer
Closer

The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey - Closer Lyrics

This track offers a poignant reflection on the nostalgia of youthful love and the complexities of growing older. It juxtaposes past memories with present realities, as the protagonists grapple with their feelings for each other despite time and distance. The… Read more

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Closer Lyrics

Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you
I drink too much and that's an issue but I'm okay
Hey, you tell your friends it was nice to meet them
But I hope I never see them again

I know it breaks your heart
Moved to the city in a broke down car
And four years, no calls
Now you're looking pretty in a hotel bar
And I I I can't stop
No, I I I can't stop

So baby, pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover
That I know you can't afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of the mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older

We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older

You look as good as the day I met you
I forget just why I left you, I was insane
Stay and play that blink-182 song
That we beat to death in Tucson, okay

I know it breaks your heart
Moved to the city in a broke down car
And four years, no call
Now I'm looking pretty in a hotel bar
And I I I can't stop
No, I I I can't stop

So baby, pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover
That I know you can't afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of the mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older

We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older

So baby, pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover
That I know you can't afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of the mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older (no, we ain't ever getting older)
We ain't ever getting older (no, we ain't ever getting older)
We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older)
We ain't ever getting older (no, we ain't ever getting older)

We ain't ever getting older
No, we ain't ever getting older

Writer(s): Frederic Kennett, Andrew Taggart, Ashley Frangipane, Shaun Charles Frank, Isaac Edward Slade, Joseph A. King
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Closer?

This track offers a poignant reflection on the nostalgia of youthful love and the complexities of growing older. It juxtaposes past memories with present realities, as the protagonists grapple with their feelings for each other despite time and distance. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and regret, underscored by references to materialistic symbols such as a Rover or stolen mattress. Ultimately, the refrain "we ain't ever getting older" suggests an escapist desire to return to simpler times, even if it's just an illusion. This song resonates with listeners due to its relatable themes of lost love, youth, and the inexorable passage of time. #Nostalgia #LostLove #YouthAndTime

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the artists featured in the song 'Closer'?

    'Closer' is a song by American DJ duo The Chainsmokers, featuring vocals from American singer Halsey. Andrew Taggart, one half of The Chainsmokers, also provides his vocals in the song.

  2. What was the inspiration behind the song 'Closer'?

    The track was inspired by the Blink-182 song 'I Miss You', which The Chainsmokers were listening to on repeat. It's about a couple who broke up and unexpectedly meet long after, leading to romantic attraction again.

  3. When was 'Closer' first performed live?

    'Closer' was performed live for the first time at the Number Fest Concert at Ohio University on April 16, 2016. The Chainsmokers then performed it for the second time at Coachella on Sunday, April 17, 2016.

  4. What records did 'Closer' break or set?

    'Closer' spent 12 consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It became both The Chainsmokers’ and Halsey’s first number-one single on this chart. Additionally, it became the first song to spend 26 weeks in the top five of this chart and spent a record-breaking 32 weeks in its top ten.

  5. Who else was involved in writing and producing 'Closer'?

    'Closer' was written by Andrew Taggart (from The Chainsmokers), Halsey, Shaun Frank, Freddy Kennett, Isaac Slade and Joe King. The production of Halsey's vocals was done by DJ Swivel while overall production of the song was handled by The Chainsmokers themselves.

  6. Who was originally supposed to feature on 'Closer' before Halsey?

    Before Halsey was brought on as the female vocalist, the collaboration was originally supposed to feature former Fifth Harmony member Camila Cabello. However, due to her obligations with Fifth Harmony at the time, she had to turn down the opportunity.

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