Close My Eyes
Matisyahu Lyrics


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See no matter where I am bless me with all your light,
I'm on a train brain vexed connect and the I feel blessed
Whether day or night I'm on the street midtown New York City
Let me stop praise your name I need room to breath
I want to feel your ease; I got to feel your peace
Screaming' down on my, because my insides bleed
My hearts on fire witnessed all the vampires
Yes I came hear on a to inspire

Close my eyes and take a ride inside
Feel the breeze blow by, I'm getting' you high
Bob Nesta said it best everything will be all right
Introspect connect the sect's and let this music make you fly

Close my eyes and take a ride inside
Feel the breeze blow by, I'm getting' you high
Bob Nesta said it best everything will make

I listened' to the wind whistle in a channel of sound
My ear like a vacuum begin to boom
Glisten like the sun heats a drum,
Cursing' all of them doomed rising' up from the ground
Growing full like the moon
I'm planting like a seed yes sir
Them get up and get up and grow and I'm firm like a tree,
Well I know that's all I know,
That some their colors wonderful like it was a rainbow
Let me tell you one time if you didn't know

Close my eyes and take a ride inside
Feel the breeze blow by, I'm making you fly
Make, making you fly, make, making you fly
Make make you fly, make make fly

Close my eyes and take a ride inside
Feel the breeze blow by, I'm getting you high
Bob Nesta said it best everything will be all right

Me see you run, run, run but you could not hide
I know I'm crazy mothers would never run from inside
And try to keep me down, them a sin on Jah
An' dem know! That them folks, put 'em in a fire
They just type and can't see, open up your eyes
Every politician is a human in disguise
They say them a tease and the waves is rough,
And it won't come my way
Hop in the zed, and jump to time to work and it nah time to play





Close my eyes and take a ride inside
Feel the breeze blow by, I'm making you fly

Overall Meaning

In Matisyahu's song Close My Eyes, the artist is acknowledging his need for spiritual guidance and support. He asks for God's blessings to follow him wherever he goes, whether on a train or walking the streets of New York City. He recognizes the turmoil within him, but also feels blessed by the connection he shares with a higher power. The artist portrays his desire to find inner peace and stability amidst the conflicts within and around him, invoking Bob Marley's assurance that everything will be all right. The artist also discerns the deceitful nature of human beings, using metaphors of politicians hiding behind facades, and people like vampires who dwell within an illusion.


The lyrics portray the internal confusion and chaos of the artist's life, largely seen in his struggles with addiction, which he has often spoken about in interviews. The perception of the artist's surroundings is blurred, and he yearns for a sense of serenity and tranquillity that he believes can only come from a spirit-filled life. He calls on God to bless him, even though he may be on a train, in a city or country far from home.


The song Close My Eyes offers listeners an insightful and thought-provoking message about seeking deeper meaning and purpose in life. It advises people to look beyond the illusions that exist in this world and to acknowledge that there is a higher power guiding them. The song serves as an instrument of inspiration and hope, reminding listeners that everything will be all right if they remain steadfast in their faith and spiritual beliefs.


Line by Line Meaning

See no matter where I am bless me with all your light,
I ask for divine light and guidance wherever I go, no matter what my challenges may be.


I'm on a train brain vexed connect and the I feel blessed
My mind may be troubled while riding on a train, but I still feel blessed by the divine connection.


Whether day or night I'm on the street midtown New York City
I find myself in the hustle and bustle of midtown New York City day or night.


Let me stop praise your name I need room to breath
I take a moment to stop and give praise to the divine, as I need to catch my breath and find peace.


I want to feel your ease; I got to feel your peace
I seek a sense of ease and peace that can only come from a greater source.


Screaming' down on my, because my insides bleed
My inner pain causes me to scream out for help and healing.


My hearts on fire witnessed all the vampires
I have seen and experienced great evil in the world, which has ignited a flame within my heart.


Yes I came hear on a to inspire
I believe I was brought to this world to inspire others through my experiences and connection to the divine.


Close my eyes and take a ride inside
I close my eyes to go on an internal journey, seeking greater understanding and connection to the divine.


Feel the breeze blow by, I'm getting' you high
As I journey inward, I feel uplifted and elevated by the divine breeze.


Bob Nesta said it best everything will be all right
As Bob Marley once sang, everything will be all right in the end, and I trust in this message of hope and positivity.


Introspect connect the sect's and let this music make you fly
Through introspection and connection to the divine, I invite others to join me in elevating themselves through the power of music.


I listened' to the wind whistle in a channel of sound
I pay attention to the natural world around me, finding meaning and inspiration in the sounds of the wind.


My ear like a vacuum begin to boom
As I listen deeply, my ear becomes like a vacuum, taking in and amplifying the sounds around me.


Glisten like the sun heats a drum,
The beauty of the natural world around me glistens and shines, much like the sun's rays lighting up a drum.


Cursing' all of them doomed rising' up from the ground
I curse the forces of darkness and evil in the world, and vow to rise up against them from the ground up.


Growing full like the moon
As I strive for greater understanding and connection to the divine, I feel like I am growing and expanding, much like the full moon in the sky.


I'm planting like a seed yes sir
I am actively planting new ideas and perspectives within myself, like seedlings in fertile soil.


Them get up and get up and grow and I'm firm like a tree,
As I embrace growth and change, I become more firmly rooted in my values and beliefs, like a strong tree.


Well I know that's all I know,
I am aware of my limitations and acknowledge that there may be much I do not know or understand about the world.


That some their colors wonderful like it was a rainbow
I recognize and celebrate the diversity of people in the world, much like the array of colors in a beautiful rainbow.


Let me tell you one time if you didn't know
I want to share a piece of knowledge or wisdom with others, in case they may not already be aware of it.


Me see you run, run, run but you could not hide
I observe people trying to escape their problems, but ultimately realizing that they cannot hide from themselves and their struggles.


I know I'm crazy mothers would never run from inside
I acknowledge that others may view me as crazy or different, but I have the strength to face my internal struggles head-on.


And try to keep me down, them a sin on Jah
Those who attempt to keep me down or hold me back are committing a sin against the divine.


An' dem know! That them folks, put 'em in a fire
Those who seek to harm or oppress others will ultimately face the consequences of their actions, like being thrown into a fire.


They just type and can't see, open up your eyes
Some people may be blinded by ignorance or narrow-mindedness, and I encourage them to open up their eyes and see the truth of the world.


Every politician is a human in disguise
I recognize that even those in positions of power and authority are ultimately just human, and may have their own struggles and limitations.


They say them a tease and the waves is rough,
Those in power may claim to be testing or challenging others, but the reality is that the world can be difficult and full of challenges.


And it won't come my way
Despite external challenges, I remain steadfast in my beliefs and convictions, and will not be swayed by the negativity or opposition of others.


Hop in the zed, and jump to time to work and it nah time to play
I am ready to jump into action and do the hard work necessary to achieve my goals and make a positive impact in the world.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MATTHEW MILLER

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Comments from YouTube:

Yvette Colebourn

I listen to his music every day. Still in 2019. It give me hope. Much better than anything else these day.

Mr Shivitti

Yvette Colebourn i concur.. love him❤️❤️🖖🙏🌎🕯

Rafael Borrayo

Nice 2 meet another person with same interest

Zachary Swan

Listening since the beginning and it's now 2021. I'm a 42 year old pot smoking chef atheist and I agree with you.. Anything with passion and confidence I love.

Tim Mcabee

@Mr Shivitti AaaQ1a you're not folding me this time

Mr Shivitti

@Tim Mcabee what😂🤣??

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Luke Reed

Cuanta intensidad en la manera en la que canta, Dios, Matisyahu es una maquina.
ESTA CANCION TE HACE VOLAR COMO UNA FLECHA POR TODO EL SISTEMA SOLAR!

Bryan Hendley

His music will be with me for all my life. Praise God thank you for your music it helps me get closer to God 🙌🙏

Rafael Monteiro

Até arrepio em ouvir essa musica, pq será q ela n tem no spotify?

Anarcho-Savagery209

This version is such a slapper. His new "remastered" is cool but the original will always have a special place in my heart.

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