Close Your Eyes
DJ KEN O.D Lyrics

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Close your eyes
What do you see
A man I don't want to be
I don't know where to go
I'm lost on this road
I'm feeling all alone
Feels like I've been here before
Ooooo I don't know

I've lost my soul
I'm sorry for the lying
All the cussing and the fighting I
Know I did you wrong
And there's no point in hiding
How I feel
Imma keep it real
I used to cheat and steal
I even took your wheels
To go and make that deal
I'm sorry for that pain
I promised that I'll change
That's why I stay away
Until I can repay
For all the things you did
Back when I was a kid
If I'm half the man you is
That's just how I wanna live
Said you loved me but
You was really lying you
Broke my heart but
There's no point in crying
Cause I got this life to live
And all this love to give
Imma show you what it is
And how I love to move
What I got to prove
What I got to lose
I'm used to being used
I'm so confused
On what the fuck to do
How would you feel if
You was in my shoes
Family showing true colors
But I'm the one to suffer
Nah fuck that shit
Imma be the one to prosper
Out here tryna make a dollar
Every day I'm getting stronger
I'm drowning is this water
Said I'm drowning in this water
Close your eyes
What do you see
A man I don't want to be
I don't know where to go
I'm lost on this road
I'm feeling all alone
Feels like I've been here before

Ooooo I don't know
I've lost my soul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of DJ KEN O.D's "Close Your Eyes" narrate a story of a deep regret of a man who did wrong to the ones he loved. The first few lines already set the tone for the rest of the song, "Close your eyes, what do you see? A man I don't want to be." The man is lost and confused, feeling alone in the world. He acknowledges his mistakes and acknowledges that he lost his soul, and apologizes for the lying, cussing, and fighting. He admits his past actions, conveying his remorse and acknowledging the pain they've caused, promising to make things right.

As the song progresses, the man reflects on his past, and how he used to cheat and steal, even taking his loved one's car to make a deal. He's sorry for the pain he caused and promises to change, to show that he's half the man that his loved ones were. He speaks of being used to being used and confused, not knowing what to do, and wondering how his loved ones would feel if they were in his shoes. He also speaks of his struggles outside of his family situation, trying to make a living every day, and feeling like he's drowning. Still, he chooses to keep going, to keep striving for success, and to be the one to prosper.

Overall, the lyrics reveal a deep desire for redemption, both with the singer's family and with himself. The man acknowledges his faults, promises to make things right, and acknowledges the struggles he faces. The storytelling is poignant and engaging, and the lyrics paint a clear picture of the struggle the singer is facing.

Line by Line Meaning

Close your eyes
Take a moment to reflect on yourself and your life.

What do you see
What thoughts and feelings come to mind when you introspect.

A man I don't want to be
I'm unhappy with the person I've become or the path I'm on.

I don't know where to go
I'm lost and unsure of my next steps or direction in life.

I'm lost on this road
I'm feeling lost and stuck on a path that doesn't feel right.

I'm feeling all alone
I'm isolated and alone in my struggles and emotions.

Feels like I've been here before
I'm caught in a cycle or pattern of negative thoughts and behaviors.

Ooooo I don't know
I'm uncertain and confused about what to do next in life.

I've lost my soul
I feel like I've lost a part of myself or my sense of purpose in life.

I'm sorry for the lying
I regret the hurt and pain I've caused through my dishonesty and deception.

All the cussing and the fighting I
I'm remorseful for the arguments and conflicts I've caused through my words and actions.

Know I did you wrong
I understand and take responsibility for the harm I've caused to others.

And there's no point in hiding
I recognize that honesty and transparency are key to healing and growth.

How I feel
I'm opening up and expressing my raw emotions and thoughts.

Imma keep it real
I'm committed to being authentic and genuine in my words and actions.

I used to cheat and steal
I admit my past wrongdoings and mistakes.

I even took your wheels
I recognize the depth of my past transgressions and how they've hurt others.

To go and make that deal
I made poor decisions in the past that led to negative consequences.

I'm sorry for that pain
I empathize with the hurt and pain I've caused others and express genuine remorse.

I promised that I'll change
I'm committing to making positive changes in my behavior and actions moving forward.

That's why I stay away
I'm taking time to work on myself and my issues before returning to certain relationships or situations.

Until I can repay
I recognize the importance of making amends and making things right with those I've wronged.

For all the things you did
I'm grateful for the positive influences and experiences in my life, even amidst the negative ones.

Back when I was a kid
I reflect on my past and how it's shaped who I am today.

If I'm half the man you is
I aspire to have the same positive qualities and values as someone I admire or look up to.

That's just how I wanna live
I'm striving to live a life of integrity, authenticity, and positivity.

Said you loved me but
I'm reflecting on past experiences and relationships, and recognizing certain discrepancies or issues.

You was really lying you
I recognize and accept the true nature or reality of certain situations, even if they're painful.

Broke my heart but
I experienced emotional pain and hurt in a past relationship or situation.

There's no point in crying
I've accepted the pain and sadness of the past, and am moving on with a positive outlook.

Cause I got this life to live
I'm focused on the present moment and optimistic about the future.

And all this love to give
I have a lot of positive energy, affection, and compassion to share with others.

Imma show you what it is
I'm confident in my positive qualities and intend to demonstrate them to others.

And how I love to move
I'm passionate about life and express it through my actions and choices.

What I got to prove
I don't need to prove myself to anyone, I'm content with who I am and how I'm living.

What I got to lose
I don't want to live in a state of fear or anxiety, and instead choose to take risks and live life to the fullest.

I'm used to being used
I've experienced instances of being taken advantage of, and am working to break that pattern.

I'm so confused
I'm feeling lost and uncertain of myself and my choices.

On what the fuck to do
I'm grappling with a difficult decision or situation, and am at a loss for how to proceed.

How would you feel if
I'm asking others to empathize with my situation and put themselves in my shoes.

You was in my shoes
I'm emphasizing the unique challenges and experiences of my own life.

Family showing true colors
I'm experiencing disappointment or frustration with the true nature or intentions of certain family members.

But I'm the one to suffer
I'm experiencing negative consequences or pain as a result of others' actions or decisions.

Nah fuck that shit
I'm rejecting negative or harmful thought patterns and choosing a more positive mindset.

Imma be the one to prosper
I'm optimistic about the future and confident in my own abilities and resilience.

Out here tryna make a dollar
I'm working hard to earn a living and support myself and those I care about.

Every day I'm getting stronger
I'm committed to self-improvement and growth, even in the face of adversity.

I'm drowning is this water
I'm overwhelmed and struggling to stay afloat amidst difficult situations or emotions.

Said I'm drowning in this water
I'm emphasizing the intensity and difficulty of my current situation or emotions.