“Getting Closer“ was released in the US in June 1979 as the first single from Back to the Egg (backed with “Spin It On“).
Despite being released in 1979, Paul McCartney wrote “Getting Closer” in 1974, recording a piano demo for the song later that year. Upon being resurrected by the band for Back t...
[Chorus]
Say you don't love him, my salamander
Why do you need him?
Oh no, don't answer, oh no
I'm getting closer
I'm getting closer to your heart
[Verse 1]
Keeping ahead of the rain on the road
Watching my windscreen wipers (Wipers)
Radio, play me a danceable ode
Cattle beware of snipers (Snipers)
Oh, oh
[Chorus]
When will you see me, my salamander?
Now don't try to tell me
Oh no, don't answer, oh no
I'm getting closer
I'm getting closer to your heart
[Verse 2]
Hitting the chisel and making a joint
Glueing my fingers together (Together)
Radio play me a song with a point
Sailor, beware of weather (Weather)
Oh, woah-oh
[Chorus]
I'm getting closer, my salamander
Well, when will we be there?
Oh no, don't answer, oh no
I'm getting closer
I'm getting closer to your heart
I'm getting closer to your heart
I'm getting closer to your heart
[Outro]
Getting closer
Closer, closer
Closer, closer, closer, closer
Getting Closer was written by Paul McCartney.
Getting Closer was produced by Chris Thomas & Paul McCartney.
Wings released Getting Closer on Tue Jun 05 1979.