1) Arena is a British … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Arena is a British progressive rock band founded in 1995 by Clive Nolan and Mick Pointer (drummer in Marillion's original line-up). All of the band's lyrics are written by Nolan.
Musically the band's style ranges from symphonic to hard rock. Some of the band's recent albums have a similar sound to another of the bands that Nolan has participated in, Shadowland.
Guitarist Jonathan "John" Mitchell has been involved in several other projects like KINO (the UK band), The Urbane, It Bites and Frost*. In these bands he sings in addition to his usual guitar duties.
2) Arena is a breakcore pop act from Russia that released their 4-track EP "Poptrip" in December 2006.
And in 2008 they released another 4-track EP "The Hero of Hyrule".
3) Arena is a Greek punk band from Agrinio
4) Arena is a vaporwave artist from Austin, Texas
Close Your Eyes
Arena Lyrics
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There is no mystery to be solved
This is a magic with a purity of form
This is a miracle
Close your eyes Close your eyes
Don't rely on what you see
You've got to keep your faith in me... Now!
You cannot hide in the safety of the crowd
This is the moment when you step right now
You surely know this is no cheap and common trick
This took a lifetime to perfect
Close your eyes Close your eyes
Don't rely on what you see
You've got to keep your faith in me... Now!
You're flying now - and that's what matters
You're flying now - and that 's what matters
You'll never fall from safety with my arms around your waist
And that 's what matters - That 's what matters
Close your eyes - I said close your eyes
Don't rely on what you see
You've got to trust in me. take the leap I've got you!
Close your eyes
I said close your eyes
Don't rely on what you see
You've got to keep your faith in me
Faith in me - faith in me...
Close your eyes
Close your eyes
Close!
The lyrics of Arena's song "Close Your Eyes" describe a performance by a magician or a marvel-maker who claims to have achieved "magic with a purity of form" and a "miracle" that is not driven by any trick or deception. The performer urges the audience to close their eyes and not rely on what they see, but instead trust in him and have faith in him to take the leap. It is a moment where the audience cannot hide in the safety of the crowd, but step forward to take the plunge. The performer also promises that the audience could fly with him, that he will be there always to hold them when they're about to fall, and that this is no cheap or common trick but something that has taken a lifetime to perfect.
The lyrics are metaphorical and encourage listeners and fans to place their trust in someone or something. It speaks to the ways in which we suspend our disbelief or place our faith in something despite not understanding every bit of how it works. It suggests that sometimes, one must put aside their doubts, take a leap of faith, and let someone else take the lead.
Overall, the lyrics of "Close Your Eyes" encourage the audience, to let go of their fears and take a leap of faith, in this case, with the performer, and trust that they will be there to catch them when they fall.
Line by Line Meaning
There is no conjuror, or sleight or hand involved
This magic trick doesn't involve any tricks or misdirection
There is no mystery to be solved
There's no hidden agenda behind this illusion that needs to be uncovered
This is a magic with a purity of form
This trick is pure and authentic, without any gimmicks or contrivances
This is a miracle
This illusion is so special that it's akin to a miracle
Close your eyes Close your eyes
The performer is urging the spectator to shut their eyes
Don't rely on what you see
The performer is telling the spectator not to trust their eyes
You've got to keep your faith in me... Now!
The performer wants the spectator to put their trust in them
You cannot hide in the safety of the crowd
The performer is challenging the spectator to step out of their comfort zone and take a risk
This is the moment when you step right now
The performer is emphasizing the significance of the present moment and urging the spectator to take action
You surely know this is no cheap and common trick
The performer is assuring the spectator that this is a special, high-quality illusion
This took a lifetime to perfect
The performer wants the spectator to understand the amount of effort and dedication that went into creating this illusion
You're flying now - and that's what matters
The performer wants the spectator to feel a sense of thrill and excitement
You'll never fall from safety with my arms around your waist
The performer is promising to protect the spectator and keep them safe during the illusion
And that 's what matters - That 's what matters
The performer wants to emphasize the importance of safety and trust in the illusion
You've got to trust in me. take the leap I've got you!
The performer is urging the spectator to trust them and take a leap of faith
Faith in me - faith in me...
The performer wants to reinforce the importance of trust and faith throughout the illusion
Close your eyes I said close your eyes
The performer is reiterating the need for the spectator to keep their eyes closed
You've got to keep your faith in me
The performer wants the spectator to maintain their trust throughout the illusion
Close your eyes
The performer is urging the spectator one final time to close their eyes
Close!
The performer wants the spectator to close their eyes completely and fully engage with the illusion
Contributed by Jeremiah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.