"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".

Critical reception The song received a positive review from Chuck Taylor of Billboard magazine:

Charts Chart (2009) Peakposition U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks24

Release history +Release dates and formats for "So Close, So Far" Region Date Format Label(s) United States March 17, 2009 Mainstream airplay Island

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