Incomplete conversations tend to keep coming back into our minds, particularly in those cases where the answers we were hoping for never did arrive. Brannen’s “Closure (All I Want Is)” examines this kind of experience via a reflective electronic piece that looks at why some aspects of our lives remain hard to put behind us. The topic is one that is well known yet not limiting, since it acknowledges that the desire for closure can stem from relationships, from changing circumstances, or from memories which still have emotional importance.
Instead of giving the track a single narrative, the meaning is intentionally left open. By doing this, the listeners are allowed to link the theme with personal experiences of their own. For example, one person may see closure in a relationship that came to an end without any explanation, whereas another person may think of a major change which never actually felt fully resolved. The fact that these various interpretations can exist is because the main issue is not the nature of the experience but rather the persistent wish to understand it.
The song is in D minor and fits into an introspective melodic-house style, atmosphere and melodic development being considered key aspects of its musical approach. This musical framework matches the uncertainty suggested by the title: ‘Closure’ implies an end, while ‘All I Want Is’ expresses the simplicity of the desire it represents. The contrast reflects a common source of frustration, that knowing what would bring peace does not mean that it is actually possible to achieve it.
‘Closure (All I Want Is)’ deals with the complex connection between acceptance and understanding. It is a common belief that in order to move on all questions must be answered, all feelings explained and all experiences made to seem sensible. However, life seldom offers such clear-cut endings. Brannen’s song admits to uncertainty without imposing a specific interpretation on the listener. Because of its open-ended nature it stimulates personal reflection and thus appeals to anyone who has had difficulty in moving past an experience which still feels incomplete. The end result is an introspective melodic-house track centred on an emotion that is something many people can understand, even if they cannot easily put it into words.”
