So Close

Hall And Oates · The Essential Daryl Hall & John Oates [2005]

They met on the dance floor in the old high school gym,

He fell like a rock, she kinda liked him.

And his heart beat like thunder, as they moved cross the floor,

When the music was over, she slipped out of his arms, and out the door.



Yeah a man loves a woman, but he can't understand,

Why she's sad when she stares, at the ring on her hand.

Or she sits in some club, where the long shadows fall.

Drops a coin in the jukebox, not the phone on the wall.



So close, yet so far away.

So close, yet so far away.

We believe in tomorrow, maybe more than today.

We're so close, so close, yet so far away.



Some people think, if you really believe,

That's what you need to solve all the mysteries.

Yea I know someone, who just heads for the sun,

She says "I don't wanna be wise, I just wanna stay young".



So close, yet so far away.

So close, yet so far away.

We believe in tomorrow, though we're stuck in today.

Baby we're so close, so close, yet so far away.



There's a restless look in your eye tonight.

There's a secret hurt in my heart.

And the dream that pulls us together girl,

Is a dream, that's gonna tear us, tear us apart.



There's a restless look in your eye tonight,

Oh, are you lookin' for some way out of here.

We gotta fight to keep it together girl,

For the dream, that keeps us,



So close, yet so far away.

So close, yet so far away.

Who would of thought girl that we'd end up this way.

Getting so close, so close,

So far away.



We're living in a dream world.

Yet we're livin' today girl.

Just you and me baby.

Gotta try, gotta try, gotta try, gotta try, gotta try, gotta try, gotta try.

So Close - Hall & Oates

Released on The Essential Daryl Hall & John Oates compilation, "So Close" stands as a quintessential example of the duo's late-career resurgence. While the song shares thematic DNA with their earlier hits like "She's Pretty" and "Rich Girl," it was crafted specifically for the 1990s television series 90210, marking a significant crossover into mainstream pop culture. The track exemplifies the smooth, rhythmic soul-pop sound that defined Hall and Oates' catalog, blending lush arrangements with their signature vocal interplay. Unlike their earlier work on albums such as Livetime, this recording reflects a polished production style that appealed to a new generation while honoring the duo's enduring legacy. It remains a staple of their discography, often featured in essential collections to highlight their continued relevance in the music industry.