Close Your Eyes
Josh White Jr Lyrics
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But the moon is slowly rising
So this old world must still be spinning round
And I still love you
(chorus)
So close your eyes
You can close your eyes, its all right
And I cant sing the blues anymore
But I can sing this song
And you can sing this song
When Im gone
It wont be long before another day
We gonna have a good time
And no ones gonna take that time away
You can stay as long as you like
The lyrics of Josh White Jr.'s song "Close Your Eyes" are about deep and lasting love that can stand the test of time. The first stanza, "Well the sun is surely sinking down / But the moon is slowly rising / So this old world must still be spinning round / And I still love you," is about how despite the sunset, love can still endure. The second stanza, "It won't be long before another day / We gonna have a good time / And no one's gonna take that time away / You can stay as long as you like," emphasizes the idea that despite the fleeting nature of time, love and good times can still be appreciated fully.
The chorus, "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," is about how the singer doesn't have to rely on cliché love songs or songs that evoke sadness to convey love. Instead, he can sing a song that is all his own, and the person he loves can sing it too even when he's gone. The idea is that the love they share is genuine and doesn't need anything else to validate it.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the sun is surely sinking down
The sun is setting, indicating that the day is ending.
But the moon is slowly rising
As the sun sets, the moon is appearing in the sky.
So this old world must still be spinning round
The world is constantly moving forward and time is passing.
And I still love you
Despite time moving forward, my love for you remains.
So close your eyes
Take a moment to relax and be present in this moment.
You can close your eyes, its all right
It's okay to let your guard down and trust in the moment.
I dont know no love songs
I'm not a great singer, but my love for you is real.
And I cant sing the blues anymore
I've had my share of hardships and sadness, but I'm moving forward.
But I can sing this song
Even if I'm not the best at singing, I can still express my love through music.
And you can sing this song
You can join me in this moment and we can share our love through music.
When Im gone
Even when I'm no longer here, our love will still exist.
It wont be long before another day
Time is constantly moving forward and soon a new day will begin.
We gonna have a good time
Let's make the most of every moment and enjoy our time together.
And no ones gonna take that time away
We won't let anything or anyone interrupt or ruin our time together.
You can stay as long as you like
You are welcome to stay with me and enjoy each other's company for as long as you want.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVE BENEDICT HILL, MICHAEL SHINER
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