Come Closer

Miles Kane's 'Come Closer' is a raw and emotive plea for intimacy and connection. The song's lyrics revolve around the narrator's intense desire to bridge the emotional and physical distance between himself and the object of his affection. The repeated line, 'You're a million miles, a million miles away,' underscores the vast chasm he feels, despite the physical proximity. This distance is not just geographical but also emotional, highlighting a sense of longing and frustration.

The chorus, with its repetitive call to 'Come Closer,' serves as a desperate invitation for the other person to close the gap. The use of the word 'closer' suggests not just physical nearness but also a deeper emotional connection. The narrator's struggle is palpable as he questions, 'What do I have to do to get you where I want you?' This line reveals his confusion and desperation, as he grapples with the unreciprocated feelings and the barriers that keep them apart.

The song also touches on themes of jealousy and unfulfilled desire. The line, 'And you're draped on him, while you're staring at me,' paints a vivid picture of the narrator's torment as he watches the person he desires with someone else. This imagery intensifies the sense of yearning and the emotional turmoil he experiences. The repetitive 'Whoa-a-oo-o-o-oo' and 'Ahha-h-ah-ah-ahh-ah' throughout the song add to the raw, almost primal, expression of his feelings, making 'Come Closer' a powerful anthem of longing and unrequited love.