So Close, So Far (song)

"So Close, So Far" is the second single by the post-grunge band Hoobastank from their fourth studio album For(n)ever. In interviews, Doug Robb stated that he "wrote the song about the many men and women across the world fighting to keep peace and fighting for America. It's how I would feel if I was away from them fighting a war".

"So Close, So Far"
Single by Hoobastank
from the album For(n)ever
ReleasedJanuary 27, 2009
Recorded2008
GenrePost-grunge[1]
Length3:17
LabelIsland
Songwriter(s)Jeff Blue, Dan Estrin, Doug Robb
Hoobastank singles chronology
"My Turn"
(2008)		 "So Close, So Far"
(2009)		 "The Letter"
(2009)

Critical reception

The song received a positive review from Chuck Taylor of Billboard Magazine:

"So Close, So Far" sounds like a better bet to return Hooba to the upper reaches of the charts: It's still credibly post-grunge, but a better display case for lead Doug Robb's fervid vocals, alongside plenty of howling guitars and pealing percussion. The track could take command of not only rock; it's catchy enough to seduce adult top 40, returning the California band to glory.[2]

Charts
Chart (2009) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks 24

References
  1. "Billboard". 28 February 2009.
  2. Chuck Taylor (February 28, 2009). "The Billboard Reviews: Singles". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
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