"Closer" is a song by American rapper

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featuring American singer-songwriter

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from the former's upcoming debut studio album, ''

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'', scheduled to be released in 2023. It was released on February 11, 2022 as the fifth single from the album.

Composition and lyrics

"Closer" is a

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pop song and has been described as "a confident singles anthem for

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". Saweetie's lyrics pair up with H.E.R.'s vocals in the chorus as the two respectively rap and sing "over a bouncy '80s-inspired beat".

Music video

The official music video for "Closer", directed by

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, premiered alongside the song on February 11, 2022. It starts with Saweetie and H.E.R. taking a group of women with her to the airport to fly. After getting their passports and

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test results checked, they start partying and Saweetie then goes on dates with three love interests.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Release history

References

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