Closer by Daon (PRXME)

Album: Dramaturgy “Dramaturgy for an idol is the art of crafting every performance, persona, and emotion into a story—on stage and off—where each move, smile, and song becomes part of a carefully curated narrative.” ACT III: The Intimate Breakdown The vulnerability and yearning for something real through the idol life, craving human intimacy past the masks. Yet, wearing the mask is like "second skin" to idols. It's harder to connect when idols are constantly judged for being close individuals. --- Lyrics: [Intro] 3 AM thoughts Couldn’t get rid of ‘em It’s been hard, yeah? Starin’ at the ceiling with knots in my heart Wishin’ people didn’t gotta depart Leavin’ me uneasy, baby ‘Cause that’s the hardest part [Verse] Lookin’ out the window Feelin’ like I can’t get out of bed This lethargy’s got a hold of me My head’s shaking, got me goin’ dizzy It’s almost as if I’m dead Doesn’t help the anxiety [Pre-Hook] It’s second skin, 가면 쓰는 게 너희가 말하는 “me” 아무도 신경 안 써, the human mind, 숨겨진 real me 의미 찾으려 애쓰는 순간에도, 뒤에 갇혀 있어 Everyday’s a lil’ harder, 살아남으려 버티는 life, uh 새로움 찾고, 사람들 말 듣고, 좋은 친구 되려 해 근데 세상은 가르쳐, the rules — 어떻게 구부려야 해 [Hook] It eats a little more inside, Just trying to find a connection Convince myself it’ll pass over like it always does But truth is, running away is the problem Not seeking the solution [Pre-Chorus] 차라리 속에 묻어, easier to keep to myself 모든 창문 닫아, lock it, put it on the shelf 기회 다 무시해, 눈 감고 지나쳐 Life goes on, 난 살아남은 척만 해 근데 사실은 다 가짜, I’m just pretendin’ 무대 위 배우처럼, puttin’ on a show, endin’ [Chorus] For “who?” I ask myself For the “me” who wants to be strong Because the world wasn’t so kind To the boy who simply wanted a friend All I ask is a little closer… “Can I get a little closer?" “Can I know you better?” “Can I get a little closer?" “Can I know you better?” Just a little closer [Post-Chorus] 다들 말해, “pipe dream” 그건 허상일 뿐 거짓, 사기, 도둑질 — 세상은 그런 rules 근데 네가 원하는 게 내 찢긴 heart라면 피 흘려도 돼, I could give a little, damn (I could give a little) At least, we can hurt together [Verse] 작은 step, 그게 전부야 chokehold 벗어나려면 실수하면 어쩌지? 말이 꼬이면? (I’m fallin’ apart) 천장만 바라봐, 심장은 매듭처럼 꽉 조여와 Rhymes, rhythms, 칼날처럼 베어가, what could’ve been 속삭여 와 Trust는 멀리 가, 눈은 영혼을 꿰뚫어 불안이란 놈, 내 gaze를 흔들어 (It’s got a chokehold) [Hook] It eats a little more inside, Just trying to find a connection Convince myself it’ll pass over like it always does But truth is, running away is the problem Not seeking the solution [Pre-Chorus] 차라리 속에 묻어, easier to keep to myself 모든 창문 닫아, lock it, put it on the shelf 기회 다 무시해, 눈 감고 지나쳐 Life goes on, 난 살아남은 척만 해 난 살아남은 척만 해 근데 사실은 다 가짜, I’m just pretendin’ 무대 위 배우처럼, puttin’ on a show, endin’ [Chorus] For “who?” I ask myself For the “me” who wants to be strong Because the world wasn’t so kind To the boy who simply wanted a friend All I ask is a little closer… [Outro] “Can I get a little closer?” (Can I get a little closer?) “Can I know you better?” (Can I know you better?) Just a little closer (Just a little closer) "Can I know you better?" (Can I know you better?) Just a little closer (Just a little closer) …A little closer ၊||၊၊ 𝄂𝄚𝅦♪♫ Eng ver. ♪ᝰ.ᐟ𝄚𝄞𝅄 ၊၊||၊ [Intro] 3 AM thoughts Couldn’t get rid of ‘em It’s been hard, yeah? Starin’ at the ceiling with knots in my heart Wishin’ people didn’t gotta depart Leavin’ me uneasy, baby ‘Cause that’s the hardest part [Verse] Lookin’ out the window Feelin’ like I can’t get out of bed This lethargy’s got a hold of me My head’s shaking, got me goin’ dizzy It’s almost as if I’m dead Doesn’t help the anxiety [Pre-Hook] It’s second skin—this mask you think is “me” Nobody cares to see the human mind, the real me underneath Even while I chase the meaning, I’m trapped behind the glass Every day’s a lil' harder, just survivin’, nothin’ lasts, uh Tryin’ new things, listen close, be a better friend But the world keeps teachin’ me the rules n' how to bend [Hook] It eats a little more inside, Just trying to find a connection Convince myself it’ll pass over like it always does But truth is, running away is the problem Not seeking the solution [Pre-Chorus] Better to bury it deep, easier to keep to myself Shut every window tight, lock it, put it on the shelf Ignore the chances passin’ by, eyes closed, I play along Life goes on—but I’m only actin’ strong Truth is, it’s all fake, I’m just pretendin’ Like an actor on the stage, puttin’ on a show, endin’ [Chorus] For “who?” I ask myself For the “me” who wants to be strong Because the world wasn’t so kind To the boy who simply wanted a friend All I ask is a little closer… “Can I get a little closer?" “Can I know you better?” “Can I get a little closer?" “Can I know you better?” Just a little closer [Post-Chorus] They all say, “pipe dream,” that it’s only in my head World full of liars, thieves, and cheats, that’s the rule instead But if all you’re asking for is my broken, bleeding heart Then I’ll spill it out for you, I could give a little, damn (I could give a little) At least, we can hurt together [Verse] A small step is all it takes to escape the chokehold But what if I mess up, stutter, or fall apart? (I’m fallin’ apart) Starin’ at the ceiling with knots in my heart Rhymes and rhythms stab sharp, reminders of what could’ve been And trust goes a long way, eyes to the soul, it’s an unsettling gaze To the anxiety (It’s got a chokehold) [Hook] It eats a little more inside, Just trying to find a connection Convince myself it’ll pass over like it always does But truth is, running away is the problem Not seeking the solution [Pre-Chorus] Better to bury it deep, easier to keep to myself Shut every window tight, lock it, put it on the shelf Ignore the chances passin’ by, eyes closed, I play along Life goes on—but I’m only actin’ strong But I’m only actin’ strong Truth is, it’s all fake, I’m just pretendin’ Like an actor on the stage, puttin’ on a show, endin’ [Chorus] For “who?” I ask myself For the “me” who wants to be strong Because the world wasn’t so kind To the boy who simply wanted a friend All I ask is a little closer… [Outro] “Can I get a little closer?” (Can I get a little closer?) “Can I know you better?” (Can I know you better?) Just a little closer (Just a little closer) "Can I know you better?" (Can I know you better?) Just a little closer (Just a little closer) …A little closer