While continuing his studies at the Bucharest Conservatory, Edward Maya began writing songs, one of which became an entry in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest, and collaborating with a number of Romania's leading producers, earning credits on different recordings. He become a successful producer in his own right with the work he put in the making of the romanian band Akcent album "No Tears" , which scored a number of hits in Europe like "Stay with Me", "That's My Name" and "Lover's Cry".
Although he's only been in the public eye only since 2009, he crammed at least a decade's worth of career highs and lows into those few short, high-profile years. He came to prominence grace to his new and unique touch to the house music scene with the unmistakable accordion sounds that made him a global figure in clubs all over the world in only one year after the release of his first single as an artist in the summer of 2009 called "Stereo Love" featuring Russian DJ Vika Jigulina. The single entered the top 5 singles charts in Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and The Sultanate of Oman and it was certified platinum in Canada, Denmark, Germany,Switzerland and double platinum in Spain.
After accumulating over 115 million views on Youtube and making Edward Maya the first Romanian featured in the Top 20 Billboard Hot 100 as the single peaked at number 17, reaching the number one Dance Airplay single of 2010 in Billboard's Year End issue and the longest charting in the history of the European Top Hot 100 with a total of 52 weeks spent on charts it was time for "Stereo Love" to claim another milestone as the finalists for the 2011 Billboard Music Award were announced featuring Edward Maya besides Lady Gaga, Yolanda Be Cool & D Cup and La Roux in the Top Dance Song category as the only romanian song in the competition. It has also topped the Billboard Dance/Club Play at number 1 and became very popular in cities like New York City reaching #1 at various radio stations.
In May 2010, Edward Maya released his follow-up single, "This Is My Life" featuring vocals from Vika Jigulina that quickly became an international hit being featured in the Romanian Top 100 and the European Hot 100 Singles charts and racking up almost 40 million views on YouTube as a result of the tremendous number of shows Edward Maya had in his "This Is My Life Tour" in countries like Brazil, Senegal, Dubai, Albania, India and many other where the Romanian music was still unknown.
In recent years, Edward Maya's focus has shifted over many things, as the former music producer in now the proud owner of his own company “Mayavin Company” which includes a record label "Mayavin Records", a booking agency that represents artists as Ida Corr, Yolanda Be Cool, Steve Edwards, Chris Willis and others, and "Mayavin Store" an online store where you can find all Edward Maya’s songs, albums and fashion items, yet another big step further in his rising career.
His contributions to the Romanian music industry have gained him numerous achievements, Edward Maya's lifelong devotion to music serving him well as he continues to improve his work and musical style with the release of his third single "Desert Rain" featuring Vika Jigulina on Christmas night worldwide, being his first single as an independent artist released under his own record label "Mayavin Records". The single spawned 8 million views on YouTube in only few months after release and reached number 1 in various radio stations charts all over the world.
After the release of his third single Edward Maya announced the start of his "Desert Rain Tour" in January 2011 reaching an audience of over 150.000 people around the world and with sold out concerts in countries like USA, Ecuador, Venezuela, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Ukraine, India, Pakistan, The United Arab Emirates and many more. Standing at the heart of his touring is Edward Maya's live act "The Stereo Love Show" starring him as a performer, DJ and accordionist along with his back-up guitarist and keyboardist vibrating to an award-winning mix of ancient romanian music and distinctive electronic beats.
In the spring of 2011 Edward Maya launched the "Searching For Talents" campaign in collaboration with his record label Mayavin Records giving fans all over the world the chance to win an official record deal. Constantly searching to improve the relationship with his fans, Edward in collaboration with the Mayavin Records Team and the Mayavin Store made available for free download the remix versions of his major hits "Stereo Love" and "Desert Rain".
For the rest of 2011 Edward Maya is planning the release of his first studio album "The Stereo Love Show" featuring all his major hits and some yet to be revealed collaborations with major international artists as the Romanian DJ, performer and record producer is searching to reach the pinnacle of his profession and he's approaching with very big steps.
Close Your Eyes
Edward Maya Lyrics
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Take my hand
For so long I'm sitting here all alone
Come with me
Set me free
You can see my love was here all along
Close your eyes
For so long I'm sitting here all alone
Come with me
Set me free
You can see my love was here all along
When I see you
I want you right now
Close to mine heart
I want to hurt you
Baby you are all, all my life
Right now
When I feel you
You take me somewhere faraway
Baby, when I touch you
I'm burning so hot
I can lose you tonight
Close your eyes
Take my hand
For so long I'm sitting here all alone
Close your eyes
Take my hand
For so long I'm sitting here all alone
Come with me
Set me free
You can see my love was here all along
Close your eyes
Take my hand
All alone
Close your eyes
Take my hand
You will see
I love you, I love you
Oh baby feel this
I love you, I love you
Oh baby feel this
I love you, I love you
Oh baby, for this moment
You are the one for me
I love you, I love you
Oh baby feel this
I love you, I love you
Oh baby feel this
I love you, I love you
Oh baby, for this moment
You are the one for me
I'm feeling in love right now
Is this the moment of my life?
This is the time for me
To say I love you, I need you right now
Close your eyes
Take my hand
For so long I'm sitting here all alone
Come with me
Set me free
You can see my love was here all along
When I see you
I want you right now
Close to mine heart
I want to hurt you
Baby you are all, all my life
Right now
When I feel you
You take me somewhere faraway
Baby, when I touch you
I'm burning so hot
I can lose you tonight
I'm feeling in love right now
Is this the moment of my life?
This is the time for me
To say I love you, I need you right now
Close your eyes
Take my hand
For so long I'm sitting here all alone
Come with me
Set me free
You can see my love was here all along
The song 'Close Your Eyes' by Edward Maya is a romantic ballad that speaks of the intense love and longing felt by the singer for someone special. The lyrics reflect the themes of love, longing, and the desire to be close to the one you love. The song begins with the singer asking the listener to close their eyes and take his hand, as he has been sitting alone for too long. He then asks the listener to come with him and set him free, as his love has been there all along.
The first verse of the song speaks of the intensity of the singer's desire for the person he loves. He wants to be close to their heart and he is willing to hurt them just to feel the intensity of the moment. The second verse speaks of the overwhelming passion he feels when he is with the person he loves. He feels like he is taken away to another place and when he touches them, he feels like he is burning so hot.
The chorus of the song repeats the same words, asking the listener to close their eyes and take the singer's hand. He is still all alone and he wants the person he loves to be with him. He tells them that he loves them and that they are the one for him.
Overall, 'Close Your Eyes' is a beautiful love song that speaks of the intensity of love and longing. The lyrics are emotional and evoke strong feelings of love and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes
The singer is asking their partner to shut their eyes.
Take my hand
The singer is asking their partner to hold their hand.
For so long I'm sitting here all alone
The singer has been waiting for their partner for a long time without any company.
Come with me
The singer is asking their partner to accompany them.
Set me free
The singer wants to feel free with their partner's presence.
You can see my love was here all along
The singer's partner can realize that they have been in love with them for a long time, even without expressing it.
When I see you
The singer feels intense emotions when they see their partner.
I want you right now
The singer desires their partner's presence and wants to be close to them.
Close to mine heart
The singer wants their partner to be near their heart, signifying their strong connection.
I want to hurt you
The singer wants to cause pain to their partner, possibly through the intensity of their love.
Baby you are all, all my life
The singer's partner is the most important person in their life.
When I feel you
The singer experiences powerful sensations when they touch their partner.
You take me somewhere faraway
The singer's partner transports them to a distant, euphoric place through their physical touch.
Baby, when I touch you
The singer feels compelled to touch their partner, as it fills them with emotion and passion.
I'm burning so hot
The singer feels intense heat and passion when they touch their partner.
I can lose you tonight
The singer is afraid of losing their partner, possibly due to the intensity of their feelings.
All alone
The singer has been by themselves for a while.
You will see
The singer's partner will soon realize their deep love for them.
I love you, I love you
The singer loves their partner very deeply.
Oh baby feel this
The singer wants their partner to experience the intensity of their love and emotions.
For this moment
The singer is emphasizing the present moment, as it is particularly significant.
You are the one for me
The singer's partner is the perfect match for them.
I'm feeling in love right now
The singer is experiencing strong feelings of love in the present moment.
Is this the moment of my life?
The singer is questioning whether this moment is the most important one of their life.
This is the time for me
The singer feels that this is the perfect moment to express their feelings.
To say I love you, I need you right now
The singer wants to convey to their partner that they love and need them deeply in the present moment.
Contributed by Peyton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.