Closer to Free
BoDeans
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Yee-yeah Everbody wants to live, like they want to live And everybody wants to love, like they want to love And everybody wants to be closer to free Yeah, yeah, yeah, Everybody wants respect, just a little bit And everybody needs a chance once in a while Everybody wants to be, closer to free Yeah, yeah, yeah Everybody one, everybody two, everybody free Everybody needs to touch, you know, now and then And everybody wants a good, good friend Everybody wants to be, closer to free All right I said Everybody one, everybody two, everybody free Everybody wants to live, like they want to live And everybody wants to love, like they want to love And everybody wants to be, closer to free Yeah, closer to free... Yeah, yeah, yeah Source:CC from MUSIC VIDEO
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Written by: KURT NEUMANN, SAMUEL LLANAS
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Closer to Free" was released on October 15, 1993, as part of the BoDeans' fifth studio album, "Go Slow Down."
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States, making it the band's highest-charting song.
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Theme Song"Closer to Free" was used as the theme song for the television show "Party of Five," which aired from 1994 to 2000.
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Song MeaningThe song is thought to be about the desire for freedom and the struggle to attain it.
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Award-Winning SoundtrackThe song was included in the "Party of Five" soundtrack, which won the ASCAP Award for Top TV Series in 1996.
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Crossover GenreThough the BoDeans are primarily a rock band, "Closer to Free" blends elements of folk, pop, and country music.
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Signature Song"Closer to Free" is widely considered the BoDeans' signature song and remains a crowd favorite at their live performances.
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Band RecognitionDespite their more than three-decade career, the BoDeans are often most recognized for the success of "Closer to Free."
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RelevanceThe song's message of yearning for freedom has given it enduring relevance, and the song has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
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Video AppearanceThe music video for "Closer to Free" features clips from "Party of Five," emphasizing its connection to the show.
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