Eyes Closed
Eyes Closed

Ed Sheeran - Eyes Closed Lyrics

Oh, Ed, you've done it again. Tugging at our heartstrings with your poetic prowess and soulful melodies. "Eyes Closed" is a melancholic waltz through the corridors of love lost and the struggle to move on. Sheeran's in a bar, drowning his sorrows, yet every… Read more

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Eyes Closed Lyrics

I know it's a bad idea
But how can I help myself?
Been inside for most this year
And I thought a few drinks, they might help
It's been a while, my dear
Dealin' with the cards life dealt
I'm still holdin' back these tears
While my friends are somewhere else

I pictured this year a little bit different when it hit February
I step in the bar, it hit me so hard, oh, how can it be this heavy?
Every song reminds me you're gone and I feel the lump form in my throat
'Cause I'm here alone

Just dancin' with my eyes closed
'Cause everywhere I look, I still see you
And time is movin' so slow
And I don't know what else that I can do
So I'll keep dancin' with my

Eye-eye-eye-eyes
Eye-eye-eye-eyes closed
Eye-eye-eye-eyes
So I'll keep dancin' with my

Delusion is here again
And I think you'll come home soon
A word brings me right back in
Then it's only me that's in this room
I guess I could just pretend
The colors are more than blue
But I lost more than my friend
I can't help but missin' you

I pictured this month a little bit different, no one is ever ready
And when it unfolds, you get in a hole, oh, how can it be this heavy?
Everything changes, nothing's the same, except the truth is now you're gone
And life just goes on

So I'm dancin' with my eyes closed
'Cause everywhere I look, I still see you
And time is movin' so slow
And I don't know what else that I can do
So I'll keep dancin' with my

Eye-eye-eye-eyes
Eye-eye-eye-eyes closed
Eye-eye-eye-eyes
So I'll keep dancin' with my
Eye-eye-eye-eyes
Eye-eye-eye-eyes closed
Eye-eye-eye-eyes
Oh, I keep dancin' with my

They're shutting the bar, they're cleanin' the floor
And everyone is already home
But I'm on my own

Still dancin' with my eyes closed
'Cause everywhere I look, I still see you
Time is movin' so slow
And I don't know what else that I can do
So I'll keep dancin' with my

Eye-eye-eye-eyes
Eye-eye-eye-eyes closed
Eye-eye-eye-eyes
Oh, I keep dancin' with my
Eye-eye-eye-eyes
Eye-eye-eye-eyes closed
Eye-eye-eye-eyes
Oh, I keep dancin' with my

Writer(s): Edward Christopher Sheeran, Frederick John Philip Gibson, Johan Karl Schuster, Martin Max Sandberg
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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What is the Meaning of Eyes Closed?

Oh, Ed, you've done it again. Tugging at our heartstrings with your poetic prowess and soulful melodies. "Eyes Closed" is a melancholic waltz through the corridors of love lost and the struggle to move on. Sheeran's in a bar, drowning his sorrows, yet every tune echoes the memories of his departed love. He dances with his eyes closed - a metaphor for his denial and desperate attempt to avoid confronting the harsh reality of her absence. As time crawls at a snail's pace, he clings onto the dance as an escape from loneliness. The poignant lyrics remind us that heartbreak isn't just about missing someone; it's about dealing with their haunting presence in every nook and cranny of our lives. #LoveLost #HeartbreakBlues

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the producers and writers of 'Eyes Closed' by Ed Sheeran?

    'Eyes Closed' was produced by Max Martin, Shellback, Fred Again, and Aaron Dessner. The song was written by Ed Sheeran, Max Martin, Shellback, and Fred Again.

  2. What is the backstory of 'Eyes Closed'?

    'Eyes Closed' started as a collaboration between Ed Sheeran and pop producer Max Martin in 2018. It was originally a love song but was reworked in 2022 with different instrumentation and lyrics detailing the loss of a dear friend - Jamal Edwards. This reinterpretation came after Sheeran's close friend Jamal Edwards died from a drug overdose in February 2022.

  3. How did 'Eyes Closed' perform on the music charts?

    'Eyes Closed' debuted and peaked at the top of the UK Singles Chart. It became Ed Sheeran's 14th chart-topper in his native country.

  4. What is represented in the music video for 'Eyes Closed'?

    The music video for 'Eyes Closed', directed by Mia Barnes, shows Sheeran being followed by a big blue monster that only he can see during his night out. This creature represents his grief over losing Jamal Edwards. As the song progresses, the creature grows in size symbolizing the increasing intensity of his sorrow.

  5. What instruments were used in 'Eyes Closed'?

    'Eyes Closed' features electric and acoustic guitar, piano, bass played by Aaron Dessner; keyboards, drums, bass played by Fred Again; violin, viola, cello played by Rob Moose; synthesizer, shaker, Moog played by James McAlister.

  6. What other personal trials influenced Ed Sheeran's 'Eyes Closed'?

    In addition to losing his close friend Jamal Edwards, Sheeran was also dealing with his wife Cherry's diagnosis of a tumor during her second pregnancy and the legal battle over a copyright claim for his hit single 'Shape Of You'. These experiences contributed to the emotional depth of 'Eyes Closed'.

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