Closer I Get

I kiss you through the telephone and then we say goodnight
Your body is a no man’s land, out of touch and out of sight
There are mountains inbetween us, there are hills too high too climb
And I can’t swim around them. I guess I’ll have to learn to fly

But the closer I get, the farther you are
Yes the closer I get, the farther you are

We play tag, but you swim faster, you move quicker every time
I’m not good enough to catch you, but you can’t blame me for trying
As you move across the country, from sea to shining sea
You’re settled on the west and east, and I’m stuck in between

Oh the closer I get, the farther you are
Yes the closer I get, the farther you are

Maybe it’s better that way, better let it play along
Only god knows if it’s right, and god knows if it’s wrong
But I know that I want you. And you know it’s not that sad
It feels good just to be here. You’re the best I never had

Oh the closer I get, the farther you are.
Yes the closer I get, the farther you are.