“I’m serious, there’s big money going on”
“Big big money!”
Why are here again?
It’s the same old sit down roll around chewed up pen
Nothin thrilling me too much, yeah
Nothin thrilling me too much, yeah
Nothin thrilling me too much, yeah
Nothin thrilling me…
Yeah, so close now
Yeah, so close now
Man I nearly snapped my twig
Then again I nearly snapped a few of you
So I hear you think highly now
So I hear you think highly now
So I hear you think highly now
So I hear you think…
Yeah, so close now
Yeah, so close now
Why? [3x]
Dissecting the Meaning of “So Close”
“So Close” by Alice In Chains offers listeners a raw glimpse into feelings of frustration, self-evaluation, and emotional proximity. The song opens with a reference to “big money,” possibly alluding to the pressures and superficial distractions of success. The repeated line, “Nothin thrilling me too much,” conveys a sense of apathy or numbness, as if the narrator is struggling to find genuine excitement or meaning. The chorus, “Yeah, so close now,” creates tension, hinting at being on the edge of change or a breakthrough, but never quite reaching it. The lyrics also touch on inner turmoil, with lines about nearly “snapping” and questioning others’ perceptions, suggesting a struggle with both internal and external expectations.
Song Credits
- Artist: Alice In Chains