C7osure (You Like)
Lil Nas X
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True say I want and I need To let go Use my time to be free It's like it's always what you like It's always what you like Why it's always what you like? It's always what you like, huh Ain't no more actin', man that forecast say I should just let me grow No more red light for me, baby, only green, I gotta go Pack my past up in the back, oh, let my future take a hold This is what I gotta do, can't be regretting when I'm old Brand new places I'll choose and I'll go, I know Embracing this news I behold unfolding I know, I know, I know it don't feel like it's time But I look back at this moment, I'll see that I'm fine I know, I know, I know it don't feel like it's time I set boundaries for myself, it's time to cross the line True say I want and I need To let go Use my time to be free It's like it's always what you like It's always what you like Why it's always what you like? It's always what you like, huh Ain't no more actin', man that forecast say I should just let me grow No more red light for me, baby, only green, I gotta go Pack my past up in the back, oh, let my future take a hold This is what I gotta do, can't be regretting when I'm old
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Written by: Allen Ritter, Imran Abbas, Jahaan Sweet, Matthew Samuels, Montero Lamar Hill, Thomas Kessler
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10 facts about this song
Background"C7osure (You Like)" is a song by American rapper and singer Lil Nas X. It is part of his debut EP "7", which was released in June 2019.
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Coming OutLil Nas X used the lyrics of "C7osure (You Like)" to come out as gay on the last day of Pride Month, June 2019.
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Lyrics SignificanceThe song lyrics deal with the theme of liberation and growth, which many interpret as Lil Nas X’s own journey for self-identification and acceptance of his sexuality.
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Music StyleThe song has a departure from Lil Nas X's country-rap style. It's more influenced by pop and trap, showing his versatility as an artist.
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Personal ReflectionLil Nas X referred to the song on Twitter as something that will "open doors for many others to simply exist".
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Return to SecrecyDespite using the song to publicly come out, Lil Nas X alluded in subsequent interviews that he originally planned never to share his sexuality publicly.
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Critics' Response"C7osure (You Like)" received mix reviews from critics. Some praised its openness and uplifting message, while others called it lacking focus and precision in the sound.
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Artwork ConnectionLil Nas X hinted about his sexuality in a tweet urging his followers to listen closely to "C7osure (You Like)" along with a picture of his album artwork where one of the buildings in the city depicted in the album cover was lit up in rainbow colors.
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Famous LyricsThe lyric that gained the most attention is "This is what I gotta do, can't be regrettin' when I'm old" which many interpret as his decision to be open about his sexuality.
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Impact on Other ArtistsLil Nas X coming out publicly and linking it with his song "C7osure (You Like)" was generally seen as a positive influence, encouraging other artist in the rap community to be more open and unafraid in sharing their personal identities.
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