Sam Hunt, Came The Closest | Song Review 🎵

Country singer Sam Hunt shines on his ballad, “Came The Closest,” where he nearly settled down but ultimately, opts against it. 

“I’m never gonna be that straight-laced / Sunday-mornin’ man you were lookin’ for,” 🏆 Grammy-nominated country singer 🎙 Sam Hunt asserts on 🎵 “Came The Closest”.  Even so, Hunt notes that she “came the closest” to changing him. My, my, my! This smooth country ballad was written by Hunt, 🎼 ✍ Shane McAnally, and Josh Osborne.  All told, Mr. Hunt brings the goods – the heat, baby!

First and foremost, Sam Hunt’s voice is gorgeous. Gorgeous man 😍 with a gorgeous voice 🤩, right? 😜 Anyways, the pureness and robustness of his tone is marvelous.  Besides the voice, the production – the backdrop – is sweet too. Hunt has fabulous instrumental supporting him! The songwriting is another major selling point.  Essentially, Sam suggests he’s not a catch 🫴 – he’s rough around the edges! In the first verse, he notes how his ex-girlfriend’s mom thought he was a catch. Sam doesn’t think he fits the mold.  In the second verse, he mentions failing to propose to her, adding, “Someday you’ll be glad / ‘Cause you’ll find somebody who shaves 🪒 every day.” In the bridge, Hunt justifies, “Moving on is the only thing I know how to do / If I could’ve stood still then I would’ve stood still with you.” Sam didn’t take the plunge into being a husband, but clearly, on the enjoyable, thoughtfully penned and performed 🎵 “Came The Closest”, she was the one with whom he came the closest to settling down with.  The song is a surefire winner, PERIOD!

🎙 Sam Hunt • 🎵 “Came The Closest” • 🏷 MCA Nashville • 🗓 10.20.23

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