Close To Me
Ellie Goulding, Swae Lee, Diplo
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Even though we both know we're liars and we start each other's fires We just know that we'll be all right Even though we're kicked out the party 'cause we both hate everybody We're the ones they wanna be like So don't let me down Keep me in trouble Born to be wild Out in the jungle And I don't wanna be somebody without your body close to me And if it wasn't you, I wouldn't want anybody close to me (yeah, yeah) 'Cause I'm an animal, animal-al, like animal, like you And I don't wanna be somebody without your body close to me (whoo) You can never come too close for comfort I had to cut my bitch off, she bein' stubborn (stubborn) I make it known I f*ck with you, not undercover ('cover) And when I jump in, I'm burnin' rubber (yeah, skrrt) Iced out body, didn't go to college (yeah, yeah) Price tag poppin', then you on a private (then you on a) Don't say "sorry," everyone's watchin' (everyone) When you're where I am, everything's timeless (yeah, yeah) And I don't wanna be somebody without your body close to me And if it wasn't you, I wouldn't want anybody close to me (yeah, yeah) 'Cause I'm an animal, animal-al, like animal, like you And I don't wanna be somebody without your body close to me Close to me Close to me (Animal, animal-al, like animal, like you) And I don't wanna be somebody without your body close to me And if it wasn't you, I wouldn't want anybody close to me (yeah, yeah) Because I'm an animal, animal-al, like animal, like you And I don't wanna be somebody without your body close to me Close to me (To me) close to me
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Written by: Ellie Goulding, Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Khalif Brown, Thomas Wesley Pentz
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12 facts about this song
General Information"Close to Me" is a song by American producer Diplo, featuring Ellie Goulding and Rae Sremmurd's Swae Lee. It was released on October 24, 2018.
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Collaboration HistoryThis was the first collaboration of Diplo with Ellie Goulding and Swae Lee.
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Song CreationDiplo was credited as one of the writers of the song, along with Ellie Goulding, Swae Lee, Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson, and Ilya Salmanzadeh.
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Chart Performance"Close to Me" had considerable commercial success, hitting the Top 30 of Billboard's Hot 100 chart in the United States, and achieving even higher placements in international charts.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Dano Cerny, was released on November 14, 2018. Filmed primarily in Budapest, Hungary, it features Goulding and Swae Lee in multiple picturesque locations.
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RemixesSeveral remixes of the song were made, including one by Felix Cartal and one by Nonsens that were both officially released.
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Major AppearancesThe track was performed live by Ellie Goulding and Diplo on Good Morning America in November 2018, which further boosted its popularity.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics to "Close to Me" delve into themes of longing and the complexities of romantic relationships, which resonated with a broad audience.
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Style BlendThe song combines elements of pop, EDM, and hip-hop, showcasing the skill and versatility of Diplo as a producer.
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ReceptionCritics generally praised "Close to Me" for its catchy, radio-friendly sound and the smooth blending of Goulding's and Swae Lee's contrasting vocals.
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Streaming SuccessBy June 2019, "Close to Me" had accumulated over 100 million streams on Spotify alone.
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Billboard DanceThe song went number one on the Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart.
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