Too Close

Alex Clare

About Too Close

"Too Close" is a song by British singer Alex Clare. The track was first released in the United Kingdom on 15 April 2011 as the second single from Clare's debut studio album, The Lateness of the Hour (2011). The track was written by Clare, Jim Duguid and produced by Diplo and Switch, with co-production from Ariel Rechtshaid and Mike Spencer. Lyrically, the song describes the protagonist who is not ready for a committed relationship and he must end things with his love interest in good terms. The song became popular after it was used in an advertising campaign for Microsoft's Internet Explorer 9. "Too Close" was a number-one hit in Germany and a top-ten hit in multiple countries, including the UK, where it peaked at number 4, and the U. S., where it peaked at number 7. The song has also been certified double platinum by the RIAA. The song was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Single at the 2013 Brit Awards. 


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2013
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You know I'm not one to break promises
I don't want to hurt you but I need to breathe
At the end of it all you're still my best friend
But there's something inside that I need to release
Which way is right?
Which way is wrong?
How do I say that I need to move on?
You know we're heading separate ways

And it feels like I am just too close to love you
There's nothing I can really say
I can lie no more
I can hide no more
Got to be true to myself
And it feels like I am just too close to love you
So I'll be on my way

You've given me more than I can return
Yet there's oh so much you deserve
Nothing to say
Nothing to do
I've nothing to give
I must live without you
You know we're heading separate ways

And it feels like I am just too close to love you
There's nothing I can really say
I can lie no more
I can hide no more
Got to be true to myself
And it feels like I am just too close to love you
So I'll be on my way
So I'll be on my way

And it feels like I am just too close to love you
There's nothing I can really say
I can lie no more
I can hide no more
Got to be true to myself
And it feels like I am just too close to love you
So I'll be on my way
So I'll be on my way

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Alex Clare

Alexander George "Alex" Clare (born 14 September 1985) is a British singer-songwriter. His debut album, The Lateness of the Hour, was released in the UK on 11 July 2011 on Island Records and was produced by Mike Spencer and Major Lazer. more »

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Written by: Jim Duguid, Alex Claire

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10 facts about this song

Genres Classifications
"Too Close" by Alex Clare brilliantly brings together genres like Pop music, Rock, and Dubstep.
Background and Release Details
"Too Close" was released as the second single from Alex Clare's debut album "The Lateness of the Hour". The album was released on 15 July 2011, but the song "Too Close" was launched earlier in the spring of that year.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Writer and Producer Credits
This hit song was co-written by Alex Clare and Jim Duguid, and produced by the famous production duo Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd and Costantino “No-ID” Fraser.
Cultural Impact
In 2012, "Too Close" gained widespread popularity when it was used in a commercial for Microsoft's Internet Explorer 9.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists including, among others, American rock band We Are the In Crowd and 2011 X Factor winner Louisa Johnson.
Music Video Popularity
The music video of "Too Close" on YouTube has amassed over 100 million views, demonstrating the song's continued relevance and popularity.
Award Nominations
"Too Close" was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Single at the 2013 Brit Awards.
Personal Connection
According to Alex Clare, the song was inspired by a situation where a long-term relationship ended and he entered into another too quickly.
Unique Sound
"Too Close" is often praised for its successful blend of dubstep bass, electronic beats, and powerful, soulful vocals, contributing to its distinct sound within the pop music scene.

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