Step into the intimate glow of “Close 2 Me,” a sultry house-infused gem from Rochelle Jordan‘s triumphant sixth studio album Through The Wall, dropping tomorrow on September 26, 2025, via Empire—her first full-length since the 2021 Polaris Prize-nominated Play With The Changes. The Toronto-raised British-Canadian visionary, whose alt-R&B-electronica blend has captivated underground scenes since her 2011 debut ROJO, delivers here a track pulsing with vulnerability and desire, co-produced by longtime collaborator KLSH and electronic wizard Jimmy Edgar. Evoking the futuristic garage of her early hits like “Next 2 You” and the dancefloor affirmations of 1021, “Close 2 Me” layers shimmering synths, deep bass, and Jordan’s ethereal falsetto over lyrics that yearn for emotional proximity. It’s a sonic embrace amid personal turmoil, mirroring the album’s mantra of busting through mental barriers—grappling with depression, homesickness, and industry struggles—while celebrating womanhood’s power, as Jordan shared in Pitchfork.
Weaving into Through The Wall’s 17-track odyssey of healing and liberation (featuring producers like Kaytranada, Machinedrum, and DāM-FunK), this cut echoes the euphoric resilience of singles “Crave” (Terry Hunter’s Chicago house fire) and “TTW” (Byron The Aquarius’ airy hypnosis), where self-affirmation meets club-ready grooves. Fans of Jordan’s remixed gems like Play With The Changes Remixed will revel in its blend of 90s R&B nostalgia and forward-thinking beats, a testament to her diva evolution. Dive into the Close 2 Me lyrics below and let Jordan’s intimate pulse draw you nearer. Don’t miss other Through The Wall tracks like “Crave” for more of her boundary-breaking brilliance.
| Lead Vocals | Rochelle Jordan |
| Songwriter | Rochelle Jordan & Myles Fairbairn |
| Music Producer | MPH |
| Label | Rochelle Jordan / EMPIRE |
| Release Date | September 26, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Rochelle Jordan / EMPIRE |
Lyrics of Close 2 Me by Rochelle Jordan
[Verse 1]
Wishing That Time Was On Our Side
It’s Ticking Away Into The Morning Light
And It’s Been A Minute
Need You In My Sight I, I
And I Feel It
‘Cause My Heart Has Never Been In This Safe Keeping
It’s The Worst When You’re Too Distant
So I Got To Tell You
[Refrain]
I,Yeah, I, I, I
I Just Want To Feel You Close To Me
I, Yeah, I, I, I
Right Here Is Where You’re Meant To Be
I,Yeah, I, I, I
I Just Want To Feel You Close To Me
I, Yeah, I, I, I
[Verse 2]
It’s Not Fair What You Do To Me
Make Me Wanna Live In A Fantasy
Where We Drop Everything And Leave
Can We Just Go Tonight
Somewhere On An Island With The Breeze
So Secluded Only
The Sun And My Baby
Wouldn’t That Be So Nice
Come And Touch Up On Me
Don’t Leave Me So Lonely
Everyone’s So Phony
I Would Never Tell You Lies
And Please Don’t Be Out Of Reach
I Get So Unruly
Need You Closer To Me, To Me Baby
[Chorus]
It’s Not Fair What You Do To Me
Make Me Wanna Live In A Fantasy
Where We Drop Everything And Leave
Can We Just Go Tonight
It’s Not Fair What You Do To Me
Make Me Wanna Live In A Fantasy
Where We Drop Everything And Leave
Can We Just Go Tonight
It’s Not Fair What You Do To Me
Make Me Wanna Live In A Fantasy
Where We Drop Everything And Leave
Can We Just Go Tonight
It’s Not Fair What You Do To Me
Make Me Wanna Live In A Fantasy
Where We Drop Everything And Leave
Can We Just Go Tonight
So I Got To Tell You
[Verse 2]
Ooh, You Always Me It Better Baby
The Skies Have Been Clear
It’s Never Been A Cloudy Day Aye
And We Feel It
‘Cause When We’re Apart The Whole World Looks So Different
It’s The Worst When You’re Too Distant
So I Got To Tell You
[Chorus]
It’s Not Fair What You Do To Me
Make Me Wanna Live In A Fantasy
Where We Drop Everything And Leave
Can We Just Go Tonight
Somewhere On An Island With The Breeze
So Secluded Only
The Sun And My Baby
Wouldn’t That Be So Nice
Come And Touch Up On Me
Don’t Leave Me So Lonely
Everyone’s So Phony
I Would Never Tell You Lies
And Please Don’t Be Out Of Reach
I Get So Unruly
Need You Closer To Me, To Me Baby
[Refrain]
I,Yeah, I, I, I
I Just Want To Feel You Close To Me
I, Yeah, I, I, I
Right Here Is Where You’re Meant To Be
I,Yeah, I, I, I
I Just Want To Feel You Close To Me
I, Yeah, I, I, I
