Closer (The Chainsmokers song)

"Closer" is the third single off of American DJs The Chainsmokers' second extended play Collage. The song was released on July 29, 2016. The song also features American singer Halsey.

"Closer"
Song by the Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
from the album Collage
ReleasedJuly 29, 2016
Recorded2016
GenreFuture bass, pop
Length4:04
LabelDisruptor, Columbia
Songwriter(s)Andrew Taggart, Ashley Frangipane, Shaun Frank, Frederic Kennett, Isaac Slade, Joe King
Producer(s)The Chainsmokers

The song was able to make it to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Adult Top 40, Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, Mainstream Top 40, #2 on the Dance Club Songs and Rhythmic, #8 on the Adult Contemporary, and #43 on the Latin Airplay.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] It was also certified 15× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[9] At the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, it was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance but lost to "Stressed Out" by Twenty One Pilots.[10]

The song is about a couple who hook back up after four years of being apart. It was inspired by the 2004 Blink-182 song "I Miss You".[11]

A music video for the song was released. It was directed by Dano Cerny. In the video, Andrew Taggart and Halsey are at a party and notice each other from across the room. They end up making out at the party and get intimate in a room. Flashbacks to their relationship and the ending to it are shown. Back at the party, Halsey leaves and Taggart chases after them.[12]

References
  1. "The Chainsmokers - Hot 100 Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  2. "The Chainsmokers - Adult Top 40 Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  3. "The Chainsmokers - Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  4. "The Chainsmokers - Mainstream Top 40 Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  5. "The Chainsmokers - Dance Club Songs Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  6. "The Chainsmokers - Rhythmic Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  7. "The Chainsmokers - Adult Contemporary Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  8. "The Chainsmokers - Latin Airplay Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  9. "The Chainsmokers - Closer". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  10. "59th Annual Grammy Awards: Winners & Nominees". Grammy Awards. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  11. "How Blink 182's "I Miss You" Inspired The Chainsmokers And Halsey's "Closer"". Genius. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  12. "Watch the Steamy New Music Video for The Chainsmokers' 'Closer' Featuring Halsey". Time. Retrieved August 31, 2023.

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