Music Appreciation
"Come a Little Closer" by Cage the Elephant was written by lead singer Matthew Shultz and produced by Jay Joyce. Released on August 13, 2013, it served as the lead single from the band's third studio album, Melophobia. The song achieved significant success, topping the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and marking the band's fourth number-one hit on that chart.
The lyrics of "Come a Little Closer" were inspired by Shultz's experience in São Paulo, Brazil, where he observed the sunrise over the favelas, shantytowns. This moment led him to reflect on the lives within those communities, pondering emotions such as heartache, love, loss, and joy. The song's composition blends alternative and psychedelic rock elements, featuring a dynamic progression that mirrors the emotional depth of the lyrics.
The music video, directed by Matthew Shultz, combines animation and live-action footage. It portrays the band members on an alien planet, facing various monstrous beings. Notably, Shultz is depicted navigating out of a giant whale's stomach and riding a flaming lion through surreal landscapes. These vivid visuals complement the song's themes of perception and understanding.
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Wikipedia
https://music.fandom.com/wiki/Come_a_Little_Closer_(Cage_the_Elephant_song)
https://musicvideo.fandom.com/wiki/Come_a_Little_Closer_(Cage_the_Elephant)
https://www.discogs.com/release/5231492-Cage-The-Elephant-Melophobia?srsltid=AfmBOopfeYJTAEZ0DHVJpvISGIJrehfdtCjlR6Z9QAu4gy-oDCabmPu5
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