In 1976 at the age of 17 she became one of the founding members of the legendary teenage all-female hard rock band The Runaways. There she played lead guitar.
After the group folded in 1979, she began a solo career. Her guitar playing was well respected amongst her peers, both when she was a member of The Runaways and as a solo act. When she had the material to back her up, Ford was inarguably capable of rocking out aggressively and assertively, and more times than not, better than the best of her male counterparts. Her first two albums, Out for Blood and Dancin' on the Edge were relatively successful, and in 1985, Ford was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Performance for "Gotta Let Go", along with Wendy O. Williams and Pia Zadora. However the musical genre of "arena metal rock" had already crested and was now beginning its decline in the second half of the 1980s.
Nothing was heard from Ford for the next four years; a follow-up to Dancin' on the Edge, titled The Bride Wore Black, was abandoned and never released, as Ford switched from Mercury Records to RCA Records. By the time Ford returned again, the lighter pop-metal she had long favored had broken through to mainstream audiences, which set the stage for her most commercially successful album, 1988's Lita. With Sharon Osbourne as her manager, and slickly produced by Mike Chapman, the album featured Ford's first commercial hit, the #12 "Kiss Me Deadly". Its follow-up ballad, a duet with Ozzy Osbourne entitled "Close My Eyes Forever", provided both artists with their first Top Ten single.
Lita Ford is back with a vengeance! Her new album Wicked Wonderland is due for release October 6th 2009. More information can be found on her My Space profile: Lita Ford Official My Space Profile
Close Your Eyes
Lita Ford Lyrics
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Is it love that's on my mind or is it fantasy?
Heaven is in the palm of my hand and it's waiting here for you
What am I supposed to do with a childhood tragedy?
If I close my eyes forever, will it all remain unchanged?
If I close my eyes forever, will it all remain the same?
It isn't always what it seems when you're face to face with me
You're like a dagger, and stick me in the heart
And taste the blood from my blade
And when we sleep, would you shelter me in your warm and darkend grave?
If I close my eyes forever, will it all remain unchanged?
If I close my eyes forever, will it all remain the same?
Will you ever take me? No I just can't take the pain
Would you ever trust me? No I'll never feel the same
I know I've been so hard on you; I know I've told you lies
If I could have just one more wish, I'd wipe the cobwebs from my eyes
If I close my eyes forever, will it all remain unchanged?
If I close my eyes forever, will it all remain the same?
The song "Close Your Eyes" by Lita Ford is a powerful ballad that explores themes of love, fantasy, and childhood trauma. The lyrics express the singer's confusion and fear about her feelings for a lover, wondering if it is love or just fantasy. She acknowledges the power of their bond and the paradise they could create together, but also feels the weight of a traumatic past that haunts her.
There is a vulnerability in the singer's admission that sometimes it's hard to hold onto her dreams and that things aren't always what they seem. She sees her lover as both a comfort and a danger, like a dagger that pierces her heart but also brings her pleasure. The idea of closing her eyes forever represents the uncertainty of whether this love will last or if it is just a fleeting moment. The final lines of the song express regret for past mistakes and a desire to see things clearly.
Overall, "Close Your Eyes" is a poignant portrayal of the complexities of love and the difficulty of reconciling past traumas with present desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I get so scared inside and I don't really understand
I'm afraid and confused, and I don't know if what I feel is real love or just an illusion
Is it love that's on my mind or is it fantasy?
I can't distinguish if my emotions are genuine and reciprocated or if they're just a dream
Heaven is in the palm of my hand and it's waiting here for you
I have the power to offer you happiness and love, but I need you to accept it
What am I supposed to do with a childhood tragedy?
I have been hurt in the past, and I don't know how to move on from it to have a healthy, happy relationship
If I close my eyes forever, will it all remain unchanged?
If I shut myself off from my emotions, will everything stay the same or will I still feel pain?
If I close my eyes forever, will it all remain the same?
If I stop feeling, will my life be unchanged or will it still be full of sorrow?
Sometimes it's hard to hold on, so hard to hold on to my dreams
It's difficult to stay motivated and persistent in chasing my aspirations
It isn't always what it seems when you're face to face with me
My outer facade may appear perfect, but my emotions are more complex and difficult to handle
You're like a dagger, and stick me in the heart
Your words and actions hurt me deeply, like a sharp weapon being plunged into my chest
And taste the blood from my blade
You enjoy my pain and seem to take pleasure in causing me to suffer
And when we sleep, would you shelter me in your warm and darkend grave?
Even though you cause me pain, I still long for your comfort and love, even if it means being buried in a dark and lonely place
Will you ever take me? No I just can't take the pain
I doubt if you'll ever accept and love me, and I can't bear the hurt and uncertainty of waiting for you
Would you ever trust me? No I'll never feel the same
I don't believe you'll ever trust me, and even if you do, I doubt I'll ever feel the same about you
I know I've been so hard on you; I know I've told you lies
I acknowledge that I've treated you poorly and haven't always been truthful with you
If I could have just one more wish, I'd wipe the cobwebs from my eyes
If I had the chance to change things, I would clear my vision and see you and myself more clearly
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lita Rossana Ford, Ozzy Osbourne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BogusawRutkowskiBodzio
Kochanie
Tak bardzo boję się w środku i nie do końca rozumiem,
czy to miłość w moich myślach, czy to tylko fantazja...
Niebo
Jest ukryte w mej dłoni i czeka tu na Ciebie
Co powinien zrobić z tragedią z dzieciństwa?
Jeśli zamknę oczy na zawsze
Czy to wszystko się nie zmieni
Jeśli zamknę oczy na zawsze
Czy to wszystko pozostanie takie samo...
Czasami
Jest tak trudno się wstrzymać
tak trudno się wstrzymać w moich snach
To nie zawsze jest to na co wygląda
Gdy jesteś ze mną twarzą w twarz...
Jesteś jak sztylet
i wbijasz go w moje serce
i smakujesz krwi z mojego ostrza
i gdy śpimy, czy dasz mi schronienie
w Twoim ciepłym i mrocznym grobie?
Jeśli zamknę oczy na zawsze
Czy to wszystko się nie zmieni
Jeśli zamknę oczy na zawsze
Czy to wszystko pozostanie takie samo...
Czy kiedykolwiek mnie zabierzesz?
nie, po prostu nie mogę zabrać bólu...
A czy kiedykolwiek mi zaufasz?
Nie, nigdy nie poczuję tego samego...
Wiem że byłam dla Ciebie bardzo surowa
Wiem że mówiłam Ci kłamstwa
Gdybym mogła mieć jeszcze choć jedno życzenie
Zdjęła bym pajęczynę z moich oczu...
Jeśli zamknę oczy na zawsze
Czy to wszystko się nie zmieni
Jeśli zamknę oczy na zawsze
Czy to wszystko pozostanie takie samo...
Zamknij swoje oczy
Zamknij swoje oczy
Ty musisz zamknąć swoje oczy dla mnie...
@saragrant9749
One of the most epic duets ever- period. This song is legendary.
@brendacagle3504
I totally agree
@jinglebelle33
AGREED 💯
@rickieolinger2058
Totally Agree !! By Far .....
@HoosierGreek
Wonderful duet, Sara! ❤
@ratallico
Agree, and another epic is UDO with Doro (Dancing with an angel)
@randythunderaudio1876
The 80s may be gone.....SO SAD.....Those of us that grew up in this era have these precious memories. 80s will never die or be forgotten....ROCK ON
@TheInsultInvestor
yes
@RenatoSouza-is4xo
8
@silvershelbygt5006
I always liked when Ozzy sang songs like this. They really showcase what a unique and amazing singing voice he has.