Lyric discussion by Mathyou 

Cover art for Close To You lyrics by John Butler Trio

I think it's pretty clear what he is singing, the f*cked up 9 to 5 working job some people tend to have and want to escape from it and wanting a change in life so he tells his boss I quit so he can be with the people who he dearly loves the most

Such a great song, John Butler never lets me down.