: The track and its accompanying short-film music video serve as a platform for mental health advocacy. Cooper has shared that the song reflects his own battles with anxiety and the feeling of wanting to "run away from everything".
: Cooper wrote the song shortly after signing his record deal when professional obligations forced him to be away from his young son. The lyrics express a desperate longing to be "closer" to provide protection and support, with lines like "I'll lift [you] on my shoulders" and "I'll be watching over" . Jp Cooper Closer MP3 Download
JP Cooper 's "" is a deeply personal indie-soul track that explores the emotional strain of being separated from loved ones and the artist's personal struggles with mental health . Originally released in 2014 on his EP When the Darkness Comes , the song later gained wider recognition as a standout track on his debut studio album, Raised Under Grey Skies (2017). Key Themes and Meaning : The track and its accompanying short-film music