Close Your Eyes
Joanie Bartels Lyrics
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But the moon is slowly rising.
So this old world must still be spinnin' 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,
And I can't sing the blues anymore.
And you can sing this song,
When I'm gone.
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.
(Music)
The song "Close Your Eyes" by Joanie Bartels is a soothing and emotional reminder of the enduring love shared between two people. The melancholic yet hopeful lyrics speak to the singer's commitment to their partner despite the passage of time and the challenges that they may face. The opening lines, "Well the sun is slowly sinking down, but the moon is slowly rising. So this old world must still be spinnin' round, and I still love you" set the somber yet romantic tone for the song.
The chorus, "So close your eyes, you can close your eyes, it's all right" speaks to the singer's desire to comfort and reassure their loved one. They remind them that even when things seem uncertain, they can find solace in each other. The lines "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" convey the singer's vulnerability and honesty. They may not have all the answers or be able to express their love through grand gestures or poetic verses, but they have this song, and the memories it holds, to offer.
The final lines, "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" serve as a reminder that life is full of ups and downs, but with love, there is always hope for better days. The singer reassures their loved one that they will cherish the time they have together and that no one can take away their happiness.
Overall, "Close Your Eyes" is a touching and sentimental ode to enduring love and the comfort and security that it provides.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the sun is slowly sinking down,
The sun is going down, but it's okay because it means the day is ending.
But the moon is slowly rising.
As the sun sets, the moon is starting to rise for the night.
So this old world must still be spinnin' round,
Despite the changes in the sky, the world is still rotating.
And I still love you.
Love is constant even if everything else is changing.
So close your eyes,
Take a break from looking around.
You can close your eyes, it's all right.
It's okay to take a break and relax.
I don't know no love songs,
I'm not a great musician, but I still have love to give.
And I can't sing the blues anymore.
I can't dwell on sadness and negativity anymore.
But I can sing this song,
I can still share my love through music, even if it's not technically perfect.
And you can sing this song,
You can join me and show your love through this shared experience.
When I'm gone.
Even when I'm not around, our love will still be present through this song.
It won't be long before another day,
Time moves on quickly and another day will come soon.
We're gonna have a good time.
We will have fun and enjoy ourselves.
And no one's gonna take that time away,
Nothing will interrupt or ruin our good time together.
You can stay as long as you like,
We have all the time we need to enjoy each other's company.
So close your eyes,
Just relax and enjoy the moment.
You can close your eyes, it's all right.
Everything is okay and there's nothing to worry about.
I don't know no love songs,
Sometimes we don't need a special song to express our love.
And I can't sing the blues, anymore.
I've moved past sadness and am now focused on happiness.
But I can sing this song,
This song is all we need to share our love.
And you can sing this song,
Join me and let's share our love together.
When I'm gone.
Our love will always be present through this song, even when we are apart.
Writer(s): James Taylor
Contributed by Nolan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Well the sun is slowly sinking down
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 alright
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
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 alright
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