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"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.

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 , something really melodic."

Lyrics and composition

nope @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

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

On June 30, 2019, the last day of Pride Month, Lil Nas X tweeted that the lyrics of "C7osure" talk about his sexuality. 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. He said that the lyrics of "C7osure" confirm his identification as a member of the LGBT community.

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."

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

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 (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.

• 2019 songs
• Lil Nas X songs
• Songs written by Lil Nas X
• Songs written by Allen Ritter
• Songs written by Boi-1da
• Song recordings produced by Allen Ritter
• Song recordings produced by Boi-1da
• American house music songs
• LGBTQ-related songs