Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: rock
Song Meaning of “Closer I Get (feat. John Popper)” by Rebelution
Closer I Get is a song about the pursuit of a fulfilling relationship, and the longing for a connection both emotional and physical. The narrator admits to being ‘just a face in the crowd’ but with a little luck and a lot of courage they manage to get closer to the one they are looking for.
The presence of John Popper’s harmonica solo signals a call to action. A chance for the narrator to let go of their fear and take a risk to get closer to someone special and make them their own. The narrator promises not to break the other person’s heart, instead they want to make them feel appreciated and loved.
At the end of the song the narrator realizes they finally have a chance to be with the one they care for and that chance lets them break free from the loneliness and emptiness they feel. To the listener, Closer I Get acts as a motivational anthem to have courage in pursuing relationships and to make sure you don’t miss out on anything.