Closer
Tegan and Sara
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All I want to get is A little bit closer All I wanna know is, Can you come a little closer? Here comes the breath before we get a little bit closer Here comes the rush before we touch, come a little closer The doors are open, the wind is really blowing The night sky is changing overhead It's not just all physical I'm the type who won't get oh so critical So let's make things physical I won't treat you like you're oh so typical I won't treat you like you're oh so typical All you think of lately Is getting underneath me All I dream of lately is how to get you underneath me Here comes the heat before we meet a little bit closer Here comes the spark before the dark, come a little closer The lights are off and the sun is finally setting The night sky is changing overhead It's not just all physical I'm the type who won't get oh so critical So let's make things physical I won't treat you like you're oh so typical I want you close, I want you I won't treat you like you're typical I want you close, I want you I won't treat you like you're typical Here come the dreams of you and me, here come the dreams Here come the dreams of you and me, here come the dreams It's not just all physical I'm the type who won't get oh so critical So let's make things physical I won't treat you like you're oh so typical I want you close, I want you I won't treat you like you're typical I want you close, I want you I won't treat you like you're typical I won't treat you like you're typical I won't treat you like you're typical All I want to get is A little bit closer All I want to know is, Can you come a little closer?
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Written by: Sara Quin, Tegan Quin, Gregory Allen Kurstin
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16 facts about this song
Release Information"Closer" was released as the lead single from "Heartthrob," Tegan and Sara's seventh studio album. It was released on September 25, 2012.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Tegan and Sara's first entry on the chart.
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Critical Reception"Closer" was highly acclaimed by music critics. Mark Richardson of Pitchfork Media described it as "one of the best pop songs of the year".
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Commercial Success"Closer" became Tegan and Sara's first single to be certified Platinum in Canada and the US, selling over one million units collectively.
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Genre ClassificationMusically, "Closer" is a synth-pop and indie pop song, marking a departure from the duo's previous folk rock and pop rock sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Closer", directed by Isaac Rentz, features Tegan and Sara at a house party, and it has over 17 million views on YouTube as of 2021.
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Song MeaningThe song describes the intimate but platonic moment that often arises between two friends who are spending a lot of time together—before the relationship becomes romantic.
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Awards & RecognitionThe song was nominated for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize.
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Songwriters & Producers"Closer" was written by Tegan Quin and Sara Quin, both members of the duo, and it was produced by Greg Kurstin, known for working with popular artists like Adele, Sia, and Kelly Clarkson.
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Commercial UsageThe song has been used in numerous commercials and TV shows, including "Grey's Anatomy" and "The Vampire Diaries".
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Remixes and Covers"Closer" was remixed by several artists, including Sultan & Ned Shepard, and Morgan Page. A cover by The Chainsmokers was also released in 2016.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, "Closer" often serves as the energetic opener or the grand finale due to its high-energy and catchy chorus.
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Milestone"Closer" has proven to be a career-changing track for Tegan and Sara, as it was the song that pushed them into mainstream success. It also marked their transition from alternative to pop music.
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LGBTQ+ RepresentationAs openly gay artists, Tegan and Sara have always been advocates for LGBTQ+ rights. The release of "Closer" was significant in their career as it was seen as a bold move for LGBTQ+ representation in the pop music landscape.
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Album Concept"Closer" and its parent album "Heartthrob" conveyed the narrative of teenage love and heartbreak, inspired by Tegan and Sara's own youth.
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Unique SoundThe song, while having a classic pop structure, maintained Tegan and Sara's unique vocal harmonies and intricate melodies, setting them apart from generic pop music.
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