“The Closer You Get” is a hit song by Alabama, released in 1983 as the title track and third single from their album The Closer You Get…. It became one of the band’s most successful singles, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
The song is known for its blend of country and soft rock, showcasing Alabama’s signature harmonies and a more polished, radio-friendly sound. The lyrics describe a growing romantic tension, with the narrator expressing how “the closer you get, the further I fall.” The song was part of Alabama’s string of hits during the early ’80s, helping to cement their status as one of the most popular country bands of the decade.
