Dorothy Squires (March 25, 1915-April 14, 1998) was a Welsh vocalist.
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She was born Edna May Squires in Pontyberem, (about 12 miles from Llanelli), Carmarthenshire, in South Wales. Her parents were Archibald James Squires, a steelworker, and his wife Emily. She began to perform professionally as a singer at the age of 16.

She did most of her work with the orchestra of Billy Reid who was her partner for many years. After she joined his orchestra, he began to write songs for her to perform. In the immediate post-war years she recorded the original version of Reid's composition, "A Tree in the Meadow," best known in the United States in its recording by Margaret Whiting, which reached No.1 on the US charts. Similarly, her version of Reid's composition, "I'm Walking Behind You" was covered by Eddie Fisher which became a No.1 hit in the US and her recording of "The Gypsy" became a No.1 hit there after being waxed by The Ink Spots - their biggest hit. (It was also a major hit for Dinah Shore.)

After her relationship with Reid ended she married British actor Roger Moore (007) in 1953 in New Jersey. Moore was twelve years her junior. The marriage lasted until 1961, when Moore left her and moved in with Luisa Mattioli, whom he was unable to marry legally until Squires granted him a divorce in 1969.

Squires later became notorious for her involvement in court cases. She even took out a libel action against the actor Kenneth More for mistakenly referring to Luisa as Roger Moore's "wife". (Michael Havers acted for Kenneth More.) By 1982 she had been banned from the High Court, and had spent much of her fortune on legal fees. In 1988 she lost her home following bankruptcy proceedings.

Squires retired to Wales and died of lung cancer in Llwynpia Hospital, Rhondda

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I'll Close My Eyes
Dorothy Squires Lyrics

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Heaven sends
A song through its doors
Just as if it seems to know
I'm exclusively yours

Knowing this
I feel but one way
You will understand too

In these words that I say

I'll close my eyes
To everyone but you
And when I do
I'll see you standing there

I'll lock my heart
To any other caress
I'll never say yes
To a new love affair

Then I'll close my eyes
To everything that's gay
If you are not there
Oh, to share each lovely day

And through the years
In those moments
When we're far apart

Don't you know I'll close my eyes
And I'll see you with my heart

Overall Meaning

The song I'll Close My Eyes is a romantic ballad by Welsh singer Dorothy Squires. The song is about being passionately devoted to one person and seeing them in every aspect of life. The first verse starts with a suggestion that heaven itself is working in tangent with the singer's feelings. She believes that the heavens know that she is exclusively devoted to her lover and sends her a song that affirms her emotions. The second verse speaks directly to her loved one, assuring them that her devotion is unwavering. She pledges to see only her lover, locking her heart to anyone else who may capture her attention. The song lyrics suggest that no matter where they are, she will feel his presence everywhere.

The chorus "I'll close my eyes to everything that's gay, if you are not there oh, to share each lovely day", reveals the extent of her devotion. The singer is willing to give up anything if it means that she can be with her lover. She also promises that even if they are far apart, she will always see him in her heart. The expression of longing conveys the message that even though they may be separated, their love remains strong and everlasting.

Line by Line Meaning

Heaven sends
Something divine has chosen to communicate with me in the form of a song.

A song through its doors
This message was conveyed through the music around me.

Just as if it seems to know
It feels like this message was specifically crafted for me.

I'm exclusively yours
This message is meant for you and you alone.

Knowing this
With this understanding in mind,

I feel but one way
There is only one course of action I can take.

You will understand too
You will comprehend the significance of what I am about to say.

In these words that I say
I will express my feelings with the following phrases.

I'll close my eyes
I will shut out all distractions.

To everyone but you
You are the only one I want to see.

And when I do
Once my focus is narrowed,