Don't Close Your Eyes
Keith Whitley Lyrics
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Even now in my arms, you still want him I know
But darling this time, your memories die
When you hold me tonight, don't close your eyes
Don't close your eyes, let it be me
Don't pretend it's him, in some fantasy
Darling just once, let yesterday go
And you'll find more love than you'll ever know
Just hold me tight, when you love me tonight
And don't close your eyes
Maybe I've, been a fool, holding on all this time
Lying here in your arms, knowing he's in your mind
But I keep hoping someday, that you'll see the light
Let it be tonight and don't close your eyes
Don't close your eyes, let it be me
Don't pretend it's him, in some fantasy
Darling just once, let yesterday go
And you'll find more love than you'll ever know
Just hold me tight, when you love me tonight
And don't close your eyes
Don't close your eyes, let it be me
Don't pretend it's him, in some fantasy
Darling just once, let yesterday go
And you'll find more love than you'll ever know
Just hold me tight, when you love me tonight
And don't close your eyes
Just hold me tight, when you love me tonight
And don't close your eyes
In Keith Whitley's song Don't Close Your Eyes, he sings about a woman who is still holding onto memories of a past lover, even while in his arms. He pleads with her to let go of those memories and fully embrace their love, asking her to not close her eyes and pretend he is someone else. He acknowledges that he may have been foolish for holding onto her for so long, knowing that she still thinks of her past love, but he remains hopeful that one day she will see the light and fully commit to their relationship. The chorus repeats the message of not closing her eyes and letting go of the past, promising that she will find more love than she ever knew.
The lyrics of this song have been interpreted in different ways by listeners over the years. Some have interpreted it as a message to a woman who is cheating on her current partner with her former love, while others interpret it as a message to a woman who is simply struggling to move on from a past relationship. Whichever interpretation one chooses, the message remains the same: let go of the past and embrace the present with full commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you loved him, a long time ago
I understand that you were in love with him before, and it was a long time ago.
Even now in my arms, you still want him I know
I can tell you still have feelings for him, even when you're in my embrace.
But darling this time, your memories die
However, this time you need to forget your past memories and emotions.
When you hold me tonight, don't close your eyes
Instead, when you hold me tonight, you need to face your feelings and memories with your eyes wide open.
Don't close your eyes, let it be me
Don't close your eyes pretending that he is in your arms, but instead, keep them open and let me be the one you see.
Don't pretend it's him, in some fantasy
You shouldn't deceive yourself into believing that he is here instead of me, in your imagination.
Darling just once, let yesterday go
My dear, just for once, forget about yesterday and focus on the present with me.
And you'll find more love than you'll ever know
If you do this, you will discover that there is more love present between us than you thought was possible.
Just hold me tight, when you love me tonight
When we are together tonight, just hold me tight and love me with all your heart.
And don't close your eyes
And please don't close your eyes, but keep them open so that you can experience the love that is present between us.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Mcdill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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My father passed away earlier this afternoon. 62 years old.
Every Sunday he would make breakfast for us growing up, and he would have this album on cassette just playing on repeat and singing every word.
My father is the reason I love Keith Whitley and country music the way that I do.
Listening to this one loud as hell tonight for you old man. Hope you're singing along too.
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