WYNC’s podcast Nancy interviewed Herzig about this song, in which she explained:
The first verse is about a different person than the last verse.
The first verse of that song is basically about a guy I had a crush on who kind of had a crush on me and we were kind of waiting to see what happened.
An...
[Verse 1]
What if I wait and you don't show?
If I left you half just to keep me whole
What if I held my breath so long?
Would you notice the silence had lasted so long?
What if the closest I get to the moment is now?
[Verse 2]
I have seen love come and go
I watched it pass with my heart held close
There's no easy way to know
If I'm looking back or if I'm getting close
What if the closest I get to the moment is now?
[Verse 3]
Love, it has no guarantees
Which muse will lay its hands on me?
We said the words
We knocked on wood
And I'm still here waiting to see what could be
What if the closest I get to the moment is now?
Katie Herzig released Closest I Get on Tue Sep 20 2011.