Dangerously Close is a hauntingly beautiful song about the bittersweet feelings that come with falling for a close friend while watching a classic film. The lyrics explore the tension of closeness, the vulnerability of facing deep emotions, and the fear tied to both heights and unreciprocated feelings. With vivid imagery and introspective storytelling, the song captures the essence of longing and uncertainty.
Verse 1:
There’s a flicker on the screen, it’s just us two,
Vertigo spins around, but I'm lost in you.
Your hand's steady like the earth, yet it's too close,
A shiver runs down my spine, could you feel it too?
Chorus:
I wonder if you know the way you pull me in,
Like gravity, I’m falling, letting the chase begin.
You’re twice my height, I’m afraid of what we’ll find,
But all I want is to reach out, and leave the world behind.
Verse 2:
Cinemascope, the shadows dance across your face,
Each second stretches thin, caught in this perfect space.
Do you have any idea, what your presence means?
In this twilight moment, I’m living in a dream.
Chorus:
I wonder if you know the way you pull me in,
Like gravity, I’m falling, letting the chase begin.
You’re twice my height, I’m afraid of what we’ll find,
But all I want is to reach out, and leave the world behind.
Bridge:
Every sigh an echo, every laugh a plea,
You don’t have to see me, just brush against me, please.
I’m tangled in the minutes, swaying in slow mo,
Do you even realize the love that you bestow?
Chorus:
I wonder if you know the way you pull me in,
Like gravity, I’m falling, letting the chase begin.
You’re twice my height, I’m afraid of what we’ll find,
But all I want is to reach out, and leave the world behind.
Outro:
So here we sit in silence, hearts racing for a cue,
The movie ends, the credits roll, but it’s always been you.
A dangerous attraction, here’s the truth I find,
When your hand is close to mine, I’m flying high, unconfined.
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it's about falling for a friend, we're watching vertigo, and their hand is dangerously close to my knee. I wonder if they are aware of what they do to me, i wonder if they know that I'm afraid of heights. and they are twice taller than me.
phoebe bridgers