Nathaniel Rateliff - Closer Lyrics

Tracy Strother

I just love Nathaniel’s music he’s written so many songs from a place of pain yet keeps an upbeat danceable rhythm that don’t bring a person down . If more sentimental slower songs a person can just enjoy the calm beauty of the melodies . first time I’ve heard this, just beautiful.
I seen them in concert such a humble thankful group ! I’m from Missouri hillbilly Ozarks gal ... Nathaniel grew up in the Missouri woods and hollers like I have ! I would of never known by the music! I thought from another country lol... which is brilliant how Nathaniel has slanged out the pronunciation of the words in the songs ! I’m a big fan lol I’m sure that went without saying
Truly good group of guys that is rare these days
Thanks for the music great video !
Love from Missouri and God Bless ! 🙏🏼💕

I saw these guys last night at The Palace Theater in St. Paul. It was the best concert I have ever been to. I'll forever be obsessed - I've never been so moved by music. Such talent and emotion - I want to cry, laugh, shout - it's perfection. PLEASE NEVER STOP!!!

Kelley Kell I’ve seen them in concert as well. Yes I agree they bring all the emotions out laugh cry then wanna dance fun cut lose. I don’t think they are for everyone because I’ve played and others did bot feel like I do! Everyone has. Different taste it’s all good , Lol ah us special people get it lol thanks for the chat ! 🎶.🎼 🎵 💕

This is so beautiful. I feel it in my heart.

Lyrics:

Nathaniel Rateliff - Closer Lyrics

Artist: Nathaniel Rateliff

Album: Closer EP

When I was sick and lonely,
what can admit it's cold
Well I dreamed the sun was shining
as I walked the drifts of snow
Well don't let it pack
on our only love you know

Wishing it was summer
weather this slow pace
well come on stop crying;
and wipe the ice from your face.
I don't mind the freeze as long as you're hear to hold
This blanket of frost is going to melt, I know
We know there's some summer breeze
Watching over you and me
in our bitter leaves, we'll be covered

We're closer now,
we're closer now,
than we ever been

We're closer now,
we're closer now,
than we' ever been

Than we ever been
where the thaw began
Can I face the wind
That I'm standing in
Well if I had a guess, it could only get so cold
You can sleep on a bench but maybe your just too old

Well in our frozen slumber
its stillness and its grace
And I whispered of the spring
And the warmth upon your face
When it all starts to melt,
you forget of the ice and snow
When waters rise, they carry you some place warm
I forget our colder dreams, together
and in our summer breeze, we'll recover

We're closer now,
we're closer now,
than we ever been

We're closer now,
we're closer now,
than we ever been,
than we ever been

The Snow will stop AFTER 2018 Easter.
The Sun will rise

We're CLOSER NOW......Than we've ever been.... it only gets so cold

"Blanket of frost God will melt I know"
We're CLOSER now

Your blessed

"We're closer now than we've Heaver been"
your powerful man

A year actually. I absorbed myself into your tracks. Peace came over me. Your music gave me that. Astounding and I still have you I my dreams weathering the frozen and the summer

You changed my life for the better for a while

This was played in a Chapel for a reason

This is SICK

Is there no end to this man's talent? He is so refreshing with his lyrics, voice & musical talent.

Great talent and so down to Earth ,,helps with our sad days ,for sure ,Thanks for sharing this artist ,,C

Thank you for the music

Would love to hear this in a small venue. See you in London Nathaniel et al. You guys RoCkeD Seattle, Jackson Hole, Denver (loved seeing the Gov acknowledge your contributions) and can't wait for London in July.

sublime...

I m in love <3

Incredible artist!

I, too, am very happy to have found this band....put a lil fire back in my ole soul...thank you!!

Nathaniel Ratliff

This guy has Leon Russell, Van Morrison, Billy Joel, and Elton John infused in his blood and soul. Love it.

beautiful

Wow! Such a beautiful artist. I wonder if he was inspired by Leon Russell.

Rest In Peace Leon

Gorgeous. Loving everything I hear.

His voice chords sound a little Eagles.Even in His music the way the sound is larger than life by just a mans vocals and soft acoustics.Im in love

I sooo love this !! <3

lovely song

I'm glad I found this band, this music. I've been so depressed lately. feeling lost, alone, standing looking for something someone to find me. The S.O.B song did. Thank you. Its one day at a time no more no less. :) thank you Nathaniel.

Hope you are feeling better Chasity. Try Paper Birds too. They opened for Nathaniel in Seattle and was quite an amazing find. And if you want something upbeat check out Kimbra- Miracle

Really great Vocals! Enjoyed listening to this, the lyrics are touching and it's kind of obvious with every one of your songs that you guys are writing your own music! I love to use writing as an outlet and it truly makes for the BEST tunes :)

My back was turned when this song came on, and even knowing I was listening to Nathaniel Rateliff, EVEN KNOWING.......it sounded like Randy Newman to me. Anyone else hear that? Very cool......

Is there a bar in Alberta I can slap down my $20 and see you fuckers? Fanmutherfuckintastic brother :)

beautiful, so heartfelt. Amazing talent.

This man has a talent, a voice he knows how to use and how to accentuate each word with it. The music this man produces has alot of heart and thought put into it.

WOW, This Rocks.

Love how S.O.B. brought me here to this!!! Outstanding talent! Patience, love and hard work will always bring you great fame!!! Love your voice <3

Melanie Hall I waited a year to see them once I heard this guys lyrics and tunes. What a performance! I'VE GOT A PIECE OF TAMBOURINE AND THE SONG SHEET... I proved to myself if I REALLY want it I'll get there... my uncle flew up to surprise me from England. and I didn't care I went to the concert!! Nothing and nobody was gonny stop me... so glad I'm CLOSER NOW

Awesome.

love this man

Rateliff covering NIN could quite possibly be mind-blowing. This is, of course, absolutely chilling.

I was actually expecting some NIN cover, good job. Just great. *clap*

what a way to welcome the spring :)

Gorgeous! Thank you.

Good grief that is beautiful.