I Close My Eyes
Drive She Said Lyrics


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I thought it was magic
I have laughed at the feelings it gave
As a child, I tried to be close
To the mist of its waves

In the darkest night
I have seen the light, I have seen the light
In the hardest fight
I have known what's right, fought with all my might

Unprotected, I kneel in the court of a king
Unsuspecting, I feel all the love that you bring

When I close my eyes
In a world full of dreams
I close my eyes
And you're still here with me

I keep yearning for someone to hold
In the still of the night
World keeps turning, turning
But time into time, it don't feel right

I have seen a rainbow of silver and white
I have felt the sting of the blade deep inside

When I close my eyes
In a world full of dreams
I close my eyes
And you're still here with me
So deep inside
There's a world in my dreams
I close my eyes

I can always dream about you
It's the only way to live without you
Live without you

I have seen a rainbow of passion and pride
I have felt the sting of the blade deep inside, oh

When I close my eyes
In a world full of dreams
I close my eyes
And you're still here with me
So deep inside
There's a world in my dreams
I close my eyes

When I close my eyes
(When I close my eyes)
When I close my eyes
(I close my eyes)
There's a world in my dreams
(So deep inside)
Oh...
(I close my eyes)
And you're still here with me




And you're still here with me
When I close my eyes

Overall Meaning

The song "I Close My Eyes" by Drive She Said is a ballad about the power of imagination and dreams. The singer reveals his deep yearning and desire for someone to hold and keep him company in the still of the night. The lyrics suggest that imagination has the power to transcend physical boundaries and provide comfort and companionship in lonely times. The opening stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer reflects on the magic and joy he experienced as a child when he tried to get close to the mist of the waves.


The second stanza is a reflection on the transformative power of faith and hope, as the singer describes seeing the light in the darkest night and knowing what's right, no matter how hard the fight. The use of courtly language in "Unprotected, I kneel in the court of a king" and "Unsuspecting, I feel all the love that you bring" suggests that the singer feels vulnerable and exposed, yet open to the possibility of love and intimacy.


Throughout the chorus, the singer expresses his wish to be close to the person he dreams about, even when he closes his eyes. He describes the world full of dreams as a place where he can be with the person he desires, and where he feels safe and secure. The repeated line, "And you're still here with me," reinforces the idea that imagination has the power to bring people closer, even when they are physically apart.


Line by Line Meaning

I thought it was magic
I believed that it was a wondrous thing


I have laughed at the feelings it gave
I have found joy and amusement from the emotions it provided me


As a child, I tried to be close
When I was young, I attempted to get nearer to it


To the mist of its waves
I wanted to be surrounded by the haziness of its movements


In the darkest night
During the most obscure times


I have seen the light, I have seen the light
I have found the answer or the solution to the problem


In the hardest fight
During the most difficult battle


I have known what's right, fought with all my might
I have determined the correct course of action and given it my all


Unprotected, I kneel in the court of a king
I am vulnerable and submissive in front of someone powerful


Unsuspecting, I feel all the love that you bring
Without expecting it, I experience all the affection that you provide


When I close my eyes
Whenever I shut my eyes


In a world full of dreams
In a universe filled with aspirations


And you're still here with me
You continue to stay with me


I keep yearning for someone to hold
I am constantly desiring someone to embrace


In the still of the night
During the quietness of the nighttime


World keeps turning, turning
The world keeps moving, rotating


But time into time, it don't feel right
But as time passes, it doesn't seem appropriate or satisfactory


I have seen a rainbow of silver and white
I have witnessed a spectrum of colors, including grey and white


I have felt the sting of the blade deep inside
I have experienced the profound pain or injury within me


So deep inside
Very far within


There's a world in my dreams
There is a world within my aspirations


I can always dream about you
I can constantly imagine you in my dreams


It's the only way to live without you
This is the sole approach to exist without you


I have seen a rainbow of passion and pride
I have perceived a range of emotions, such as enthusiasm and dignity


When I close my eyes
Whenever I shut my eyes


There's a world in my dreams
There is a world within my aspirations


Oh...
An exclamation expressing a strong emotion such as surprise or awe


And you're still here with me
You continue to stay with me


When I close my eyes
Whenever I shut my eyes


(When I close my eyes)
(Whenever I shut my eyes)


(I close my eyes)
(I shut my eyes)


Oh...
An exclamation expressing a strong emotion such as surprise or awe


And you're still here with me
You continue to stay with me




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colestrain

great song and talented musicians. Especially the lead vocalist.

Steve Kallaugher

RIP Al Fritsch. We'll miss you greatly, pal.

Wilson House

I can hear the "Touch" in this group, another one of my fave groups

WILLIAM KNOWLES

AOR:AMAZING AND OUTSTANDING ROCK!

Abhik Mookerji

Classic melodic hard metal!..

MegaasAlexandros

Very good song but hard rock, wouldn't be classified as metal at all.

MATT

Great song!!!!

ROBERTVANJOVI

10000000000000000 d 10000000000000000 d mis bandas d A.O.R. favoritas d todos los tiempos!!

Domenico De Simone

forever A.O.R.!

barefootwarrior1

Always loved this.

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