Close Your Eyes
Dr. J. James Lyrics
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But the moon is slowly rising
And this old world must still be spinning 'round
And I still love you
So close your eyes
You can close your eyes, it's all right
I don't know no love songs
But I can sing this song
And you can sing this song
When I'm gone
Well it won't be long before another day
We're gonna have a good time
And no one's gonna take that time away
You can stay as long as you like
So close your eyes
You can close your eyes, it's all right
I don't know no love songs
And I can't sing the blues anymore
But I can sing this song
And you can sing this song
When I'm gone
So close your eyes
You can close your eyes, it's all right
I don't know no love songs
And I can't sing the blues anymore
But I can sing this song
And you can sing this song
When I'm gone
The lyrics of Dr. J. James's song "Close Your Eyes" speak to the idea of fleeting moments and the importance of cherishing them. The opening verse sets the scene of the sun setting and the moon rising, highlighting the constant cycle of life. The following lines echo the sentiment that despite the world moving on, the singer's love remains constant. The chorus serves as a reassurance to the loved one to close their eyes and enjoy the moment as they sing a simple, heartfelt song, acknowledging that they may not be able to express their love in traditional ways.
The second verse emphasizes the ephemeral nature of time, urging the loved one to make the most of the present moment and the time they have together. The idea of making memories and not letting anyone take that time away is emphasized in the next line. The song ends with a repeated chorus, emphasizing the importance of cherishing the moment and singing this song to remember it after the singer is gone.
Overall, the lyrics of "Close Your Eyes" capture the importance of seizing the moment, expressing love in simple but meaningful ways, and the fleeting nature of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the sun is surely sinking down
The daylight is ending and the night is beginning.
But the moon is slowly rising
The moon is becoming visible as the sun sets.
And this old world must still be spinning 'round
The earth is still rotating on its axis despite the changes in light and shadow.
And I still love you
My affection for you has not changed with the passing of time.
So close your eyes
Relax and let your mind be at ease.
You can close your eyes, it's all right
Feel free to be comfortable and safe with me.
I don't know no love songs
I cannot express my love through music like others can.
And I can't sing the blues anymore
I am not able to express my pain through music anymore.
But I can sing this song
However, I can still sing this particular song.
And you can sing this song
I want you to sing along with me in harmony.
When I'm gone
Even when I'm no longer here, this moment will still be special.
Well it won't be long before another day
Another day will come sooner than we might think.
We're gonna have a good time
We will have a pleasant experience.
And no one's gonna take that time away
Nobody will ruin the happiness we will have together.
You can stay as long as you like
You are welcome to spend as much time as you desire with me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Taylor, James V Taylor
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