Vocalist Shane Raymond and guitarist Brett Callaway met at Hardin-Simmons University, unaware that their casual encounter would morph into the emergence of one of the most powerful, uplifting groups around. Sonny Vega (bass) and Tim Friesen (drums) complete this talented line-up. Delving into the subject of Christianity as a major influence for their existence, CLOSE YOUR EYES makes it a point not to preach, like many others so often do. In the fall of 2011, the band released Empty Hands and Heavy Hearts, which channeled the impressive momentum that CLOSE YOUR EYES has become notable for. The album couples powerful melodies with inventive hardcore, furthering CLOSE YOUR EYES’ signature dynamic with their catchiest anthems, strongest vocals, and most monstrous guitar riffs to date. “Musically and lyrically, we poured our hearts into this one. The short time span that we had to record really brought the band closer together and allowed everyone to openly express themselves more than ever before,” Raymond commented.
Bringing their vibrant, energizing performances across the country, CLOSE YOUR EYES has certainly marched their way to the forefront of the hardcore elite. Playing major festivals such as Cornerstone and Sonshine, touring with A DAY TO REMEMBER and UNDEROATH, and performing on the SCREAM THE PRAYER TOUR, CLOSE YOUR EYES garners a new group of fans wherever they go. Due to personal reasons, Shane Raymond left CLOSE YOUR EYES in March 2012, leaving the band to fill his spot. With multiple attempts at a new vocalist, the guys were dedicated to finding a singer with the chops both musically and spiritually. They found that in Sam Robinson. CLOSE YOUR EYES announced in 2013 that the singer would be leading the band and set a release date for their next album, Line in the Sand, out October 29th.
Staying true to their musical legacy, the album has everything that made CLOSE YOUR EYES so notable, dynamic melodies blended within a unique take on hardcore. Taking it to the next level, with the addition of Sam, Line is the Sand is expected to be the band’s most powerful album yet. Back in action, the band performed at the 2013 South By So What festival and reminded crowds of their authentic commitment to music and bringing people together.
Just back from their headlining tour in Europe, CLOSE YOUR EYES is hitting the road in the U.S beginning October 23rd. With more passion than ever, the band will prove now more than ever that they have prevailed.
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Paper Thin
Close Your Eyes Lyrics
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They fill up all these pages I have been writing in
But lately they are becoming
So paper thin So paper thin
These pages turn; They're full of empty words
I tear them out just to start it again
And still I lie awake at night
I am coming undone
Give me the melody that my heart longs to sing
Now I am starting to see
That this fire you stir inside
Is greater than I know
All this time
I tried to sing a song
That my ears had never heard
With words I could not speak.
You are the one
That gives me words
That shine a light into darkness
And gives strength to the hopeless
My words mean nothing
Unless they come from You
Who sang the stars into place
And whispered life into my soul.
In "Paper Thin," the singer is experiencing a crisis of faith and creativity. They have been writing pages and pages of words, but they feel like they are getting thinner and less substantial. They are essentially having writer's block, but it goes deeper than that. The singer is struggling to find meaning in their words and is searching for inspiration. The repeated refrain of "So paper thin" echoes this sentiment.
The singer expresses frustration with their own inability to create something meaningful, tearing out pages and starting over again. Despite their efforts, they still feel uncertain and afraid of what is to come. This uncertainty is causing them to come undone.
In the second verse, the singer pleads for inspiration, for a melody that will allow their heart to sing. They realize that the fire inside of them needs to be stirred, but they're not sure how to do that on their own. They acknowledge that their words mean nothing without something to give them substance and a source of guidance.
The bridge is a moment of realization for the singer. They had been trying to create something without the tools they needed. They were trying to sing a song they had never heard with words they couldn't speak. However, they realize that they aren't alone in this struggle. They are connected to something greater, and that connection provides the necessary guidance to create something truly meaningful.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of a struggle that many artists and creatives have experienced. It speaks to the frustration of wanting to create something that has impact and meaning but not knowing how to go about it. By connecting to something larger than themselves, they find the guidance and inspiration they need.
Line by Line Meaning
Take these words and sing them for me
Requesting someone to help vocalize the words written down
They fill up all these pages I have been writing in
Writing filled pages of words that are collected and held within
But lately they are becoming
The filled pages are changing
So paper thin So paper thin
The filled pages are becoming fragile, thin and brittle
These pages turn; They're full of empty words
Pages flipped over to reveal nothingness between lines
I tear them out just to start it again
Removing the blank pages, time to start over again
And still I lie awake at night
Still the person lies awake at night
Unsure of what is to come
Uncertain about what will occur in the future
I am coming undone
The person is becoming lost and scattered
Give me the melody that my heart longs to sing
Asking for music that aligns with the person's inner voice
Now I am starting to see
Realizing a new insight
That this fire you stir inside
There is a spark within the person
Is greater than I know
The spark within is vast and not yet understood
All this time
Up until now
I tried to sing a song
Attempting to vocalize the inner voice
That my ears had never heard
A musical tune not encountered before
With words I could not speak.
The words needed to sing were not known or understood
You are the one
Another person is responsible for inspiring the singer
That gives me words
The inspiring person supplies them with lyrics
That shine a light into darkness
The lyrics represent hope, even during dark times
And gives strength to the hopeless
The lyrics empower those without courage
My words mean nothing
The lyrics the singer wrote down are no longer significant
Unless they come from You
Unless the inspiring person provides their perspective they are meaningless
Who sang the stars into place
The inspiring person has an immense power
And whispered life into my soul.
The inspiring person has given the singer a new perspective on life
Lyrics © Another Victory Publishing
Written by: Andrew Rodriguez, Brett Callaway, Cory Shane Raymond, Jesus Santino Vega, Tim Friesen
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