Close (Nick Jonas song)

During a Twitter session, Jonas explained that the track is "about how I literally can't open up and be vulnerable with someone". The melody of the song was released over the days before the release of the song, through several tweets. ==Composition==

The song is written in the key of A major with a tempo of 120 beats per minute. ==Critical reception==

James Grebey of Spin magazine called "Close" a "sultry" track and deeply personal. ==Live performances==

Jonas performed the song live with Tove Lo on Saturday Night Live on April 16, 2016. On April 24, 2016, he performed the song during his 75-minute set at the New Orleans Jazz Fest. He performed the song with Thomas Rhett and Danielle Bradbery for an episode of CMT Crossroads. On April 28, Jonas and Tove Lo performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Jonas performed the song solo on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on May 9, 2016. He and Tove Lo performed "Close" live on May 22, 2016, at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards. On June 10, he performed the song live on Today. Jonas performed the song as a part of his setlist for the Future Now Tour with Demi Lovato singing Lo's lyrics. Jonas also performed the song live on German TV show ''Germany's Next Topmodel''. During the San Antonio show on October 18, 2025 as part of Jonas20: Greetings from Your Hometown Tour, Jonas performed the song live with songwriter Julia Michaels singing Lo's lyrics. == Music video ==

The music video was released the same day as the single and was directed by Tim Erem. ==Track listing==

• Digital download remixes • "Close" – 3:28 • "Close" – 3:44 ==Credits and personnel==

• Nick Jonas – lead vocals • Tove Lo – songwriting, featured vocals • Robin Fredriksson – writing, production • Mattias Larsson – writing, production • Julia Michaels – writing • Justin Tranter – writing ==Charts==

Weekly charts Year-end charts == Certifications ==