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John Mellencamp Close Enough Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.64/10 [22 votes]Album: American Fool / Original Release Date: 1982Genre: RockSong Duration: 3 min 38 sec
Close Enough
John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp
JOHN MELLENCAMP
- Close Enough LyricsI may not be a pillar in my town
Or have the kind of job, you think that I should
I know you see me out runnin around with a couple of
people
You think are no good
Ive tried to clean it up a couple of times, but Im a
Backslidin fool when it comes to walkin that line
Its OK. You think, youre better than me
Yeah, thats all right, girl, thats all right
CHORUS:
Cause Im close enough for rock and roll
Close enough for rock and roll
Close enough for rock and roll
Im close enough for a little rock and roll
Yeah, its true, I dont plan my time
When youre looking for me, I m hard to find
I know, you dont wanna run around with me
With my socks fallin down, girl, Im just poor company
Ive seen your face, and its a one-eyed Jack
We like to talk about this or that
None of these things really interest me
Hey, thats all right, girl, thats all right
CHORUS:
Cause Im close enough for rock and roll
Close enough for rock and roll
Close enough for rock and roll
Im close enough for a little rock and roll
I know you think Im a rough cut, baby
I aint as rough cut as I am the blood on your hands
Gonna love that blood right off your hands
CHORUS:
Yeah, thats all right, girl, thats all right
Close enough for rock and roll
Close enough for rock and roll
Close enough for rock and roll
Im close enough for a little rock and roll
Or have the kind of job, you think that I should
I know you see me out runnin around with a couple of
people
You think are no good
Ive tried to clean it up a couple of times, but Im a
Backslidin fool when it comes to walkin that line
Its OK. You think, youre better than me
Yeah, thats all right, girl, thats all right
CHORUS:
Cause Im close enough for rock and roll
Close enough for rock and roll
Close enough for rock and roll
Im close enough for a little rock and roll
Yeah, its true, I dont plan my time
When youre looking for me, I m hard to find
I know, you dont wanna run around with me
With my socks fallin down, girl, Im just poor company
We like to talk about this or that
None of these things really interest me
Hey, thats all right, girl, thats all right
CHORUS:
Cause Im close enough for rock and roll
Close enough for rock and roll
Close enough for rock and roll
Im close enough for a little rock and roll
I know you think Im a rough cut, baby
I aint as rough cut as I am the blood on your hands
Gonna love that blood right off your hands
CHORUS:
Yeah, thats all right, girl, thats all right
Close enough for rock and roll
Close enough for rock and roll
Close enough for rock and roll
Im close enough for a little rock and roll
Facts about Close Enough
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Close Enough is written and performed by John Mellencamp.
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It is first released in 1982 as part of John Mellencamp's album "American Fool" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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When we look deeper into its meaning, singer acknowledges his imperfections and unconventional lifestyle in 'Close Enough' by John Mellencamp, and does not fit into the mold of society. The phrase 'close enough for rock and roll' is used as a metaphor representing living on the edge, not being perfect but still embracing one's identity and uniqueness in the face of judgment and criticism. Close enough lyrics heavily focus on love, the agonizing side of it, heartbreak, contemplation, and even fury. The song basically pivots around self-acceptance, rebellion, and freedom, as well as relationship hardships. The lyrics feature some adult themes and language that might be inappropriate for very young children, like references to being a 'backslidin' fool' and 'rough cut', which imply a rebellious lifestyle. Nevertheless, there is nothing explicit, no violence, or drugs in the lyrics that would make it inappropriate for older children with parental guidance.
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Close Enough falls under the genre Rock.
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Close Enough song length is 3 minutes and 38 seconds.
Who wrote Close Enough lyrics?
Close Enough is written and performed by John Mellencamp.
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When was Close Enough released?
It is first released in 1982 as part of John Mellencamp's album "American Fool" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
✔️
What is the meaning behind Close Enough lyrics?
When we look deeper into its meaning, singer acknowledges his imperfections and unconventional lifestyle in 'Close Enough' by John Mellencamp, and does not fit into the mold of society. The phrase 'close enough for rock and roll' is used as a metaphor representing living on the edge, not being perfect but still embracing one's identity and uniqueness in the face of judgment and criticism. Close enough lyrics heavily focus on love, the agonizing side of it, heartbreak, contemplation, and even fury. The song basically pivots around self-acceptance, rebellion, and freedom, as well as relationship hardships. The lyrics feature some adult themes and language that might be inappropriate for very young children, like references to being a 'backslidin' fool' and 'rough cut', which imply a rebellious lifestyle. Nevertheless, there is nothing explicit, no violence, or drugs in the lyrics that would make it inappropriate for older children with parental guidance.
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Which genre is Close Enough?
Close Enough falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Close Enough?
Close Enough song length is 3 minutes and 38 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): John Mellencamp
Record Label(s): 1982 The Island Def Jam Music Group
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