C7osure (You Like)

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"C7osure (You Like)"
Song by Lil Nas X
from the EP 7
ReleasedJune 21, 2019
Genre
Length2:32
Label Columbia
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 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.

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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

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

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  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.
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