Close Your Eyes
Bora York Lyrics
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As she handed me the keys
We ran from our yesteryear
As we drove into a new dawn
Close your, your eyes
Close your, your eyes
And stitches will only last for awhile
Our sails are torn but our anchor's light
We don't have to, we don't have to, we don't have to drag this out, drag this out
Close your, your eyes
Close your, your eyes
While the night is cold and it's easy to let hope die
In the morning, we'll watch God paint the sky
And we'll know the fog will burn away
The opening lines of Bora York's song 'Close Your Eyes' suggest a relationship that is at a crossroads, where a decision has been made to move away from the pain of the past and into uncharted territory, represented by the "new dawn." The use of the word "persevere" indicates that the journey ahead will not be easy, but there is a sense of hope and determination in the air as the keys are handed over to the singer. The repetition of the phrase "Close your, your eyes" is a simple but effective way of emphasizing the importance of looking forward and not dwelling on the past.
The chorus of the song echoes the sentiment of the opening lines, urging the listener to "Close your, your eyes" once again. This repetition creates a sense of unity and togetherness, as if the singer and the listener are in this together, facing the future with their eyes closed and their hearts open. The second verse brings a note of sadness to the proceedings, with the singer's partner expressing feelings of hollowness and short-lived relief from their problems. The metaphor of the "sails are torn but our anchor's light" suggests that they have been through a lot of ups and downs, but they are still anchored to each other.
Despite the gloomy nature of the night, the song ends on a hopeful note, as the singer explains that the night will give way to a beautiful sunrise in the morning, symbolizing new beginnings and a renewed sense of optimism. In a way, the song is a call to action, urging the listener to look forward with hope, even in times of darkness and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
She said we've got to persevere
She encouraged me to keep going despite difficulties
As she handed me the keys
She gave me control of the situation or direction of our journey
We ran from our yesteryear
We escaped from our past or old ways of doing things
As we drove into a new dawn
We entered a new phase or period in our lives with hope
Close your, your eyes
Block out distractions and focus inwardly or on what's important
She said, "I feel so hollow tonight"
She expressed her emotional emptiness or pain in the moment
And stitches will only last for awhile
Temporary fixes or solutions won't solve our deeper problems
Our sails are torn but our anchor's light
Our situation may be unstable or uncertain, but we have something to hold onto for stability
We don't have to, we don't have to, we don't have to drag this out, drag this out
It's okay to move on or let go of things that aren't working, despite the fear or discomfort
While the night is cold and it's easy to let hope die
It's natural to feel discouraged or lose hope when things are difficult or dark
In the morning, we'll watch God paint the sky
There's beauty and hope to be found in new beginnings or fresh starts
And we'll know the fog will burn away
We'll gain clarity or understanding over time, and problems will eventually be resolved
Contributed by Peyton W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
juan bernardo lopez
wonderful song!!
The Attic Sleepers
I don't believe why you guys don't have more views than 448 - this is a very very good song...!!!
LVang
One of the best songs around. :)
Emmanuel Ramairez
😍😍😍 genial
Juss Pretty Ti-Ti
I love song.... bgc11 brought my here
ButMaybe
Dating Naked + Shazam brought me here….Perfect song to be playing during a first kiss scene.
Francois van Jaarsveld
Exactly how I got here. Great minds...
Eric Masters
Mr. Robot brought me here. Computer nerds and Nature surfers . :D
D.S Films
sandstorm In episode 2 or 3 of series 1, the next song in the album, Open Tales plays at a party