Close Your Eyes
Hydrogen Child Lyrics

I used to wonder 'round.
I used to aimlessly wander without direction.

Like autumn leaves
My movements were similar to the rustling of leaves in the fall.

Rustling on the ground.
My actions were futile, like the sound of leaves rustling on the ground.

Trying to find my way
I was attempting to navigate through life.

Through this empty place
I was trying to make sense of my life, which felt like a vast, empty space.

Like thunder crashing without a sound
My efforts were fruitless, yet loud like thunder that made no sound.

And though it's hard to say
Though it is challenging to admit.

And though I lost my way
I veered off the path of where I was supposed to be.

And though it's such a shame it took so long to feel this way
It is disappointing that it took me so long to realize things.

I didn't believe
I didn't have faith.

Just where I could be
I was unaware of my potential.

If I'd only seen that you were right in front of me
If I was aware of the situation earlier, I would have realized that you were always present.

Sometimes you have to close your eyes
At times, one must block out distractions and focus internally.

To find your way back home
By doing so, one can regain their sense of belonging or find their true purpose.

Sometimes you have to close the blinds
To shut out external sources of distraction and focus inwardly.

To see just where to go
To gain clarity and understand the next steps to take.

When you're alone
During times of solitude.

All alone
There is nobody else around to help or guide.

Falling down
Experiencing hardship and difficulties.

Just move along
Despite the struggles, one must continue and persevere.

Sometimes when love is on your mind
During moments of contemplation and reflection about love.

The stars above are never gone
The beauty and guidance of the stars are always present.

Even as the night
Even in the darkest of times.

Loses light into the dawn
As the night transitions to day, the darkness slowly dissipates.

And though the shapes of the moon
Even though the appearance of the moon changes.

They can change
They have the ability to transform.

They can move and the sun always shines in the dead of the night for you
Despite changes and obstacles, there is always light in the darkness, waiting to guide us.

And I can feel it when you smile
I can sense happiness when you express joy.

And I can see it in your eyes
I can observe sincerity through your eyes.

I know I lost my way
I am aware that I am not where I should be.

Sometimes you have to close your eyes
Repeating the notion that sometimes one must focus internally.

To find your way back home
To finally find one's way and regain a sense of belonging.

Sometimes you have to close the blinds
Reiterating the idea that blocking out external distractions can be beneficial.

When you're alone
During times of solitude.

All alone
There is nobody to turn to for help or guidance.

Falling down
Going through hardship and overcoming obstacles.

Just move along
Persisting through hardships and continuing onward.