Close Your Eyes
Maggie Reilly Lyrics


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The sun is slowly sinking down
But the moon surely rises
So this old world must still be spinning around
Oh, and I still love you

So close your eyes
You can close your eyes
It's all right
I don't know the love songs
I can't sing the blues anymore
Oh, but I can sing this song
And you can sing this song
When I'm gone

It won't be long before another day
Hey, 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 the love songs
I can't sing the blues anymore
Oh, but I can sing this song




And you can sing this song
When I'm gone

Overall Meaning

The song “Close Your Eyes” by Maggie Reilly is a gentle, reassuring ballad about love that transcends time and distance. The opening lines set the scene for the song, as the sun slowly sinks down and the moon rises, indicating the passage of time. Despite the changes around them, the singer declares that their love remains constant. The repetition of “oh, and I still love you” emphasizes the sincerity and depth of emotion behind this sentiment.


The chorus of the song is simple yet powerful, as the singer urges their loved one to “close your eyes” and trust that everything will be alright. There is a sense of comfort and safety in these words, as if no matter what happens, they will always be there for each other. The second verse speaks to the passing of time and the inevitability of change, but also the importance of cherishing the good moments when they come. The line “we’re gonna have a good time” is optimistic and hopeful, suggesting that there is still joy to be found in life.


The final chorus brings everything together, reiterating the message that even when the singer is gone, their love will endure through this song. The line “I don’t know the love songs, I can’t sing the blues anymore, oh, but I can sing this song” feels particularly poignant, as if the song itself is a testament to the strength of their bond. Overall, “Close Your Eyes” is a sweet and comforting song about the power of love to transcend time and distance.


Line by Line Meaning

The sun is slowly sinking down
The day is coming to an end and night is approaching.


But the moon surely rises
The moon is taking the place of the sun in the sky.


So this old world must still be spinning around
Despite the changes and cycles of the day and night, the Earth continues to rotate.


Oh, and I still love you
The singer still has feelings of love towards someone.


So close your eyes
The singer wants the listener to take a moment to relax and focus their attention inwardly.


You can close your eyes
Reinforcing the idea that it is okay to take a moment of rest or meditation.


It's all right
The message is that everything is okay and under control.


I don't know the love songs
The singer acknowledges their limitations and is honest that they may not be able to express themselves musically in a specific way.


I can't sing the blues anymore
Another acknowledgement of the singer's limitations, they are not able to perform in a certain style anymore.


Oh, but I can sing this song
Despite these limitations, the singer is still able to create music in their own way.


And you can sing this song
The listener is invited to join in and participate in the music-making process.


When I'm gone
The music will still be there after the singer has left, as a legacy or memory.


It won't be long before another day
Time passes quickly and there will be another opportunity for a new day or experience.


Hey, we're gonna have a good time
The mood is light-hearted and the expectation is for an enjoyable time.


And no one's gonna take that time away
The experience will be protected and respected by everyone present.


You can stay as long as you like
The invitation is open-ended and there is no pressure to leave or cut the experience short.




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James Sullivan

I feel like she is singing this to me and she should know that yes she still can sing remarkably well. Love her voice.

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