Cover art for Closer by Tegan and Sara
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Closer Lyrics

[Verse 1]
All I want to get is a little bit closer
All I want to 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

[Pre-Chorus 1]
The doors are open, the wind is really blowing
The night sky is changing overhead


[Chorus]
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

[Verse 2]
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
[Pre-Chorus 2]
The lights are off and the sun is finally setting
The night sky is changing overhead

[Chorus 2]
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

[Bridge]
Here come the dreams of you and me
Here come the dreams
Here come the dreams of you and me
Here come the dreams


[Chorus 2]
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
[Outro]
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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The first song of Tegan and Sara’s sixth album Heartthrob. Closer is unlike many of the duo’s other songs as it reflects love in a more positive way.

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Release Date
September 25, 2012
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