Close My Eyes
Close My Eyes

Mariah Carey - Close My Eyes Lyrics

R&B/Soul
Sep 3, 1997
483
Close My Eyes Music Video

Close My Eyes Lyrics

I was wayward child
With the weight of the world
That I held deep inside
Life was a winding road
And I learned many things
Little ones shouldn't know

But I closed my eyes
Steadied my feet on the ground
Raised my head to the sky
And though time's rolled by
Still feel like that child
As I look at the moon
Maybe I grew up
A little too soon

Funny how one can learn
To grow numb to the madness
And block it away
I left the worst unsaid
Let it all dissipate
And I try to forget

But I closed my eyes
Steadied my feet on the ground
Raised my head to the sky
And though time's rolled by
Still feel like that child
As I look at the moon
Maybe I grew up
A little too soon

Nearing the edge
Oblivious I almost
Fell right over
A part of me
Will never be quite able
To feel stable
That woman-child falling inside
Was on the verge of fading
Thankfully I
Woke up in time

Guardian angel I
Sail away on an ocean
With you by my side
Orange clouds roll by
They burn into your image
And you're still alive

But I closed my eyes
Steadied my feet on the ground
Raise my head to the sky
And though time rolls by
Still feel like a child
As I look at the moon
Maybe I grew up
A little too soon

Writer(s): Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who co-wrote and produced the song 'Close My Eyes'?

    'Close My Eyes' was co-written and produced by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff. Carey solely wrote the lyrics, while both she and Afanasieff composed the music and produced the track together.

  2. When did Mariah Carey first start working on the song 'Close My Eyes'?

    Mariah Carey first began working on 'Close My Eyes' after her first concert for a TV special in Schenectady, New York, around 1993. She completed the song during the development of her album Butterfly in 1997.

  3. Where was 'Close My Eyes' recorded and mastered?

    'Close My Eyes' was recorded at Crave Studios and The Hit Factory, both located in New York City. The song was mixed by Mick Gazauski and mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering in Portland, Maine.

  4. What influenced Mariah Carey to write 'Close My Eyes'?

    Mariah Carey wrote 'Close My Eyes' reflecting on her life's struggles and experiences, including her relationship with and separation from ex-husband Tommy Mottola. She mentioned that the song captures emotions from significant changes and personal growth in her life.

  5. How long is the song 'Close My Eyes'?

    'Close My Eyes' has a duration of four minutes and nineteen seconds.

  6. How did Mariah Carey describe 'Close My Eyes' in terms of her personal favorites?

    Mariah Carey described 'Close My Eyes' as one of her most favorite and revealing songs she has written. She considers it very close to her heart and likens it to her 'life story.'

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