"C7osure (You Like)"
Song by Lil Nas X
from the EP 7
ReleasedJune 21, 2019
Genre
Length2:32
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Boi-1da
  • Ritter
  • Abaz (misc.)
  • X-Plosive (misc.)
Audio video
"C7osure (You Like)" on YouTube

"C7osure (You Like)" is a song by American rapper and singer Lil Nas X. It is the seventh track on his second EP, 7 (2019). The song was produced by Boi-1da and Allen Ritter, with miscellaneous production by Abaz and X-Plosive.

Background

German producers X-Plosive and Abaz created a sketch for the beat two years prior to its release. In an interview with Rolling Stone, they said they "had Drake on our minds [making that], something really melodic."[1]

Lyrics and composition

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@LilNasX

some of y’all already know, some of y’all don’t care, some of y’all not gone fwm no more. but before this month ends i want y’all to listen closely to my song c7osure. 🌈🤩✨

June 30, 2019[2]

In the song, Lil Nas X tells his fans that he plans to never have a solid plan.[3] Desire Thompson of Vibe states that the message of the song is about "pushing forward, despite fears of what's on the other side."[4]

On June 30, 2019, the last day of Pride Month, Lil Nas X tweeted that the lyrics of "C7osure" talk about his sexuality.[5] He also tweeted the track cover that has a rainbow colored building, going as far as to say "dead-ass thought I made it obvious", and showing two pictures of the EP cover. One with how it normally looks, and one where the picture is zoomed in on the rainbow building.[6] He said that the lyrics of "C7osure" confirm his identification as a member of the LGBT community.[7]

Reception

Craig Jenkins of Vulture describes the track as "a promising up-tempo disco jam." Jenkins describes "C7osure" and "Panini" as "breezy, catchy love songs."[8]

Personnel

  • Lil Nas X – lead artist
  • Boi-1da – production
  • Allen Ritter – production
  • Abaz – miscellaneous production
  • X-Plosive – miscellaneous production
  • DJ Riggins – assistant engineering
  • Jacob Richards – assistant engineering
  • Mike Seaberg – assistant engineering
  • Ray Charles Brown, Jr. – recording engineer
  • Jaycen Joshua – mixing
  • Eric Lagg – mastering

Charts

Chart (2019) Peak
position
Lithuania (AGATA)[9] 60
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 27
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[11] 14

References

  1. ↑ Elias Leight; Brendan Klinkenberg; Charles Holmes (June 21, 2019). "How Do You Follow Up 'Old Town Road?' If You're Michael Scott , You Don't Try". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  2. ↑ Montero Lamar Hill [@LilNasX] (June 30, 2019). "some of y'all already know, some of y'all don't care, some of y'all not gone fwm no more. but before this month ends i want y'all to listen closely to my song c7osure. 🌈🤩✨" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ↑ Ch, Devin (June 22, 2019). "Lil Nas X Finds "C7osure (You Like)" In The Most Unexpected Way". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  4. ↑ Thompson, Desire (July 1, 2019). "Lil Nas X Comes Out As Gay, Earns Platinum Plaque For "Old Town Road"". Vibe. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  5. ↑ Krakow, Morgan (July 1, 2019). "Lil Nas X came out of the closet on the last day of Pride Month. He let his lyrics tell the story". Washington Post. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  6. ↑ "'I Made It Obvious': Lil Nas X Opens Up About His Sexuality In New Song On Last Day Of Pride Month". Essence. July 1, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  7. ↑ Jacobs, Julia (July 1, 2019). "Lil Nas X Comes Out on Last Day of Pride Month". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  8. ↑ Jenkins, Craig (June 21, 2019). "Lil Nas X's Post-'Old Town Road' EP Is a Mess". Vulture. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. July 12, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  10. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Lil Nas X Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
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