Closer (Saweetie song) explained

Closer
Cover:Saweetie - Closer.png
Type:single
Artist:Saweetie featuring H.E.R.
Album:Pretty Bitch Music
Released:February 11, 2022
Genre:Disco-pop
Length:2:49
Label:
Producer:
  • Ogren
  • DJ Swish
  • Mike Crook
  • Kaine
Chronology:Saweetie
Prev Title:Handstand
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Baby Boo
Next Year:2022

"Closer" is a song by American rapper Saweetie featuring American singer-songwriter H.E.R. from the former's upcoming debut studio album, Pretty Bitch Music, scheduled to be released in 2023. It was released on February 11, 2022 as the fifth single from the album.[1]

Composition and lyrics

"Closer" is a disco-pop song and has been described as "a confident singles anthem for Valentine's Day".[2] 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".[3]

Music video

The official music video for "Closer", directed by Hannah Lux Davis, premiered alongside the song on February 11, 2022.[4] 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 COVID-19 test results checked, they start partying and Saweetie then goes on dates with three love interests.[5]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 18

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[7] 48

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
VariousFebruary 11, 2022[8]
United StatesFebruary 15, 2022Rhythmic contemporary radio[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Saweetie And H.E.R. Share New Song "Closer": Listen. Pitchfork. Minsker. Evan. February 11, 2022 . February 22, 2022.
  2. Saweetie Has Hella Boyfriends in Video for Disco Pop Bop 'Closer' With H.E.R.. Rolling Stone. Mier. Tomás. February 14, 2022. February 22, 2022.
  3. Web site: Saweetie and H.E.R. Drop Singles Anthem 'Closer' Ahead of Valentine's Day. Vulture. Curto. Justin. February 14, 2022. February 22, 2022.
  4. Web site: Saweetie Connects With H.E.R. for New Song and Video "Closer". Complex. Espinoza. Joshua. February 10, 2022. February 22, 2022.
  5. Web site: Saweetie And H.E.R. Take Flight On Icy Airlines In "Closer" Music Video. Vibe. Inman. DeMicia. February 14, 2022. February 22, 2022.
  6. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. February 28, 2022. February 26, 2022.
  7. Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2022. Billboard. December 2, 2022.
  8. Web site: Closer (feat. H.E.R.) - Single by Saweetie on Apple Music. Apple Music. February 22, 2022.
  9. Web site: Future Releases for Rhythmic Radio Stations. All Access. February 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220214183339/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases. February 14, 2022.