Close My Eyes
Device feat. Lzzy Hale Lyrics
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I get so scared inside, and I don't really understand
Is it love that's on my mind, or is it fantasy?
Heaven
Is in the palm of my hand, and it's waiting here for you
What am I supposed to do with a childhood tragedy?
If I close my eyes forever
Will it all remain unchanged?
Will it all remain the same?
Sometimes
It's hard to hold on
So hard to hold on to my dreams
It isn't always what it seems
When you're face to face with me
Like a dagger
And stick me in the heart
And taste the blood from my blade
And when we sleep, would you shelter me
In your warm and darkened grave?
If I close my eyes forever
Will it all remain unchanged?
If I close my eyes forever
Will it all remain the same?
Will you ever take me?
No, I just can't take the pain
But would you ever trust me?
No, I'll never feel the same
I know I've been so hard on you
I know I've told you lies
If I could have just one more wish
I'd wipe the cobwebs from my eyes
If I close my eyes forever
Will it all remain unchanged?
If I close my eyes forever
Will it all remain the same?
Close your eyes
Close your eyes
Close your eyes for me
The lyrics to Device feat. Lzzy Hale's song "Close My Eyes Forever" are about the confusion and turmoil of a romantic relationship. The singer is in love but unsure if it is real or just a fantasy. They are holding onto their dreams, but they know that reality may be different. The imagery in the song is dark and violent, with a dagger piercing the singer's heart and the suggestion that both they and their lover may be better off dead.
At the heart of the song is the idea of permanence. The singer is afraid that if they close their eyes forever, nothing will ever change. They are caught in the in-between space of their own mind, unsure of what to do next. They want to be sheltered from the pain and confusion, but they know that they can never truly trust their love.
The lyrics of "Close My Eyes Forever" are open to interpretation, but they are most likely about the confusion that can come with intense, passionate love. The song suggests that love can feel like both heaven and hell, and that the line between the two is often blurred.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby
I am feeling vulnerable and overwhelmed
I get so scared inside, and I don't really understand
My emotions are confusing and hard to decipher
Is it love that's on my mind, or is it fantasy?
I am uncertain about my feelings and unable to distinguish between reality and my imagination
Heaven
I have something precious to offer
Is in the palm of my hand, and it's waiting here for you
I am ready to share my love and affection with you
What am I supposed to do with a childhood tragedy?
My past experiences have left me lost and unsure of how to move forward
If I close my eyes forever
I wonder what would happen if I avoided confronting my problems
Will it all remain unchanged?
Would ignoring my issues really solve anything or just leave me stuck in the same situation?
Sometimes
Occasionally, I feel overwhelmed and uncertain
It's hard to hold on
It can be challenging to keep fighting for my dreams
So hard to hold on to my dreams
Pursuing my aspirations is difficult when faced with obstacles
It isn't always what it seems
Things are not always straightforward or transparent
When you're face to face with me
In personal interactions, true intentions can be obscured
Like a dagger
Hurtful comments or actions can deeply wound
And stick me in the heart
Intentionally causing emotional pain is cruel and harmful
And taste the blood from my blade
The harm caused to others can also cause pain to oneself
And when we sleep, would you shelter me
Will you provide comfort and protection when I am vulnerable?
In your warm and darkened grave?
I seek reassurance that I will always have someone to rely on
Will you ever take me?
I wonder if anyone will ever accept me as I am
No, I just can't take the pain
The fear of being hurt again makes it hard to trust and open up
But would you ever trust me?
I long for someone to have faith in me
No, I'll never feel the same
Past betrayals have caused too much damage to ever regain trust
I know I've been so hard on you
I am aware that my behavior has not always been fair or kind
I know I've told you lies
I have not been truthful in the past, causing further damage to our relationship
If I could have just one more wish
I dream of being able to make things right and move forward
I'd wipe the cobwebs from my eyes
I want to clear away the confusion and see things clearly
Close your eyes
Relax and let go of stress
Close your eyes
Take a moment to focus on yourself
Close your eyes for me
Relax and trust me to take care of you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lita Rossana Ford, Ozzy Osbourne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cywil8389
Baby
I get so scared inside, and I don't really understand
Is it love that's on my mind, or is it fantasy?
Heaven
Is in the palm of my hand, and it's waiting here for you
What am I supposed to do with a childhood tragedy?
If I close my eyes forever
Will it all remain unchanged?
If I close my eyes forever
Will it all remain the same?
Sometimes
It's hard to hold on
So hard to hold on to my dreams
It isn't always what it seems
When you're face to face with me
Like a dagger
And stick me in the heart
And taste the blood from my blade
And when we sleep, would you shelter me
In your warm and darkened grave?
If I close my eyes forever
Will it all remain unchanged?
If I close my eyes forever
Will it all remain the same?
Will you ever take me?
No, I just can't take the pain
But would you ever trust me?
No, I'll never feel the same
I know I've been so hard on you
I know I've told you lies
If I could have just one more wish
I'd wipe the cobwebs from my eyes
If I close my eyes forever
Will it all remain unchanged?
If I close my eyes forever
Will it all remain the same?
Close your eyes
Close your eyes
Close your eyes for me
@MythicArchetype
This song is brilliant. Both Lzzy and David perform this cover extremely well. I'll be listening to this for a long time.
@scoobywithadoobie7255
The first time I heard this I didnt know it was a cover.
@EATITTV
10 YEARS LATER. Are you still listening to this song?
@thedavid2760
I love the contrast between Lizzy Hale's voice and David's, the first time i heard it i got a tingiling feeling up my spine!
@John.Skelton
DUDE! 😳 WTF?!?! WHY AM I ALWAYS THE LAST ONE TO FIND OUT ABOUT SONGS LIKE THIS!!! THIS IS F*CKING AMAZING!🤘
@WillKnight-vy8jw
You found it and that's what counts,my bro!
@metalgirlxd6012
David Draiman and Lzzy Hale together in one song... just WOW
@Goldfire-tt3dv
Their voices fit so well together.
@WillKnight-vy8jw
They fucking nailed it! Hard one to top!
@werthebrowl6118
I love David Draiman, and I love Lzzy Hale, my heart rate just tripled. This can't be healthy...I have been listening to this song for nearly 3 years now and it still makes my heart pace faster than usual.